Running a Small Beef Herd 3rd Edition PDF

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By Fiona Baker

Running a Small Beef Herd 3rd Edition. Running a Small Beef Herd provides an introduction to beef production for those about to enter the industry and is an ongoing reference for anyone managing a small herd of beef cattle on their property. Fundamental considerations such as the economics of beef production, the selection of a suitable beef enterprise to match a particular property and level of experience are covered. It considers various systems suitable for a small beef operation: steer fattening, cow and calf systems, foster calves and multiple suckling, and lot feeding.

Running a Small Beef Herd offers practical advice on buying cattle, marketing methods for particular types of cattle and specifications for markets. Cattle handling, necessary husbandry practices such as castration and vaccination, herd health, reproductive management, nutrition and carrying capacity are also explored.

This updated edition expands on the systems of beef production, breeds, breed management, supplementary feeding, drought management, ear tagging requirements and soil health and fertility.

Recommended Book:

The Veterinary Book for Beef Farmers

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

1. The economics of beef production
2. The importance of soil health and fertility
3. Feeding your cattle
4. Responsibilities of owning livestock
5. Systems of beef production
6. Breeds of cattle
7. Fencing and cattle-handling facilities
8. Buying cattle
9. Methods of identification
10. Husbandry practices
11. Breeding management
12. Cross-breeding
13. Cattle health
14. Cattle handling
15. Selling your stock
Appendix 1 Comparative ratings of economic traits of 26 breeds of cattle
Appendix 2 Approximate weight at various ages and for different breed types
Appendix 3 Market specifications
Appendix 4 Pasture growth rates (kgDM/ha/day) for different areas of Victoria
Appendix 5 Who can help?
Glossary
Further information
Index