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<p><br>With nearly every supermarket now featuring an &ldquo;organic&rdquo; section, the demand for organically grown meat and dairy products has risen rapidly in recent years. Small farmers have taken note, and many more beginners are considering cattle as a viable farm commodity. <em>Getting Started with Beef & Dairy Cattle</em> is the essential handbook for this growing audience. <br> <br>Heather Smith Thomas, a lifelong cattle rancher and author of several previous books for more experienced farmers, offers a succinct layperson&rsquo;s guide to the basics of raising a small herd of cattle, whether for meat or dairy products. She outlines organic and natural farming methods and covers all the information needed to get started and be successful. <br> <em><br> Getting Started with Beef & Dairy Cattle</em> encourages new and beginning farmers to start small, and start right. Thomas explains as simply as possible the basics of selecting and raising a calf, along with feeding, shelter, and care guidelines. She also covers breeding and calving, as well as tips for managing a herd throughout the seasons. There&rsquo;s basic health care information for preventing disease and addressing

Author

Thomas, Heather Smith, 1944-

Publisher

Storey Publishing, LLC

Published

2005

Language

EN

ISBN

9781580175968

Subjects

Agriculture, Stem