Table of Contents
Contents
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Raising Cattle
Chapter 2: Humans and Cattle—A Historical Perspective
Chapter 3: Getting Started—Farm and Cattle
Chapter 4: Facilities for Beef—What is Needed, What is Not
Chapter 5: Enclosures—Good Fences Make for a Good Neighbor
Chapter 6: Cattle Types—Choosing a Beef Breed
Chapter 7: Beef Production Systems—What’s Your Plan?
Chapter 8: Beef Production Systems—Organic, Sustainable, and Conventional
Chapter 9: Stocking Guidelines and Start-Up Economics for Your Beef Operation
Chapter 10: Feeding—Beef Cattle Nutritional Requirements
Chapter 11: Reproduction—Replenishing Your Beef Herd
Chapter 12: Nutrient Management—Handling Manure
Chapter 13: Husbandry—General Daily Beef Cattle Care
Chapter 14: Marketing the Meat—Saying Goodbye
Chapter 15: Milk—Nature’s Most Perfect Food
Chapter 16: Dairy Production—Basic Considerations and Facilities
Chapter 17: Dairy Cattle—Choosing a Breed
Chapter 18: Cow Care—Managing Dairy Cattle
Chapter 19: Exit Strategies—How to End a Beef or Dairy Enterprise
Chapter 20: Country Living—Realities of Rural Residency
Chapter 21: Help and Advice—Resources Available to You
Appendix: Breed and Association Addresses
Index
