Royer Scott, Royer Nikki. Raising Beef Cattle for Dummies

Wiley, 2012. — 360 p.So many bits and pieces of information regarding raising cattle float around, particularly online, so it can be hard to figure out what is essential and what is mere window dressing. In this book, we bring all the essential aspects of cattle production together We cover the gamut of the wonders and responsibilities that await you in the bovine world. We give you basic information on how to find the best cattle, including descriptions of breeds, types of cattle, and places to buy them. And we provide you with all you need to know to get started housing and feeding your herd.
Of course, you also want to keep your animals healthy and content, so we provide you with a preventive health plan and clue you in to the possible illnesses your cattle may encounter and how to treat them. We also delve into many other aspects of cattle production: taking care of pregnant cows and baby calves, showing your animals, marketing your beef, and many more.
We provide modern, research-based information that applies to and works in the real world. Many of the tips and techniques we talk about come from our own personal experience.
The best part is that you don’t have to read this book from cover to cover to get started on your cattle journey. Pick a page, any page, and thenstart reading. This book is set up in a modular fashion so you can jump around to suit your particular needs. Dabble in whatever chapters you need right now. However, if you want to get an all-encompassing overview of the aspects of raising cattle, you’re more than welcome to read each and every word we write in order from front cover to back.