Homestead Cows: The Complete Guide to Raising Healthy, Happy Cattle

Bok · Engelsk

Utgitt	New Society Publishers
Omfang	1 online resource (176 p.) : ill
Opplysninger	Every farm needs a cow - open the gatesWith an approach built around investing for the long term, Homestead Cows prepares homesteaders and small farmers to open the farm gate to cattle, whether a single milk cow or a small beef herd.Homestead Cows covers the A to Z of husbandry:Cow history, biology, diet, and nutritionUnderstanding what you want, what's involved, and creating a planSelecting breeds and determining herd sizeHousing and facilities, transportation, and equipmentFinancial management and the dollars and cents of cowsBreeding and reproductionCow health and happiness, including safety, handling, and good husbandryProcessing, products, and cooking.Cattle are the most productive, versatile, and low-input sources of food and revenue on the farm and can help regenerate and build soil. The secret to success is excellent management, and Homestead Cows distills decades of hard-won, practical knowledge into an essential guide to successful small-scale cattle farming for every homesteader and farmer.
Emner	Sustainable agriculture Technology & engineering
ISBN	1-77142-336-6