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Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle, 3rd Edition

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This book saved my bacon...
I am a novice rancher who bought 37 calves at an auction. At one point I had 15 sick calves on my hands, primitive corrals, and the whole town laughing at me. Tonight, I can honestly say the worst is past. My brother and I doctored ten bad eyes, saved a bloat case, doctored a footrot immediately and effectively, and saved at least five extremely ill pneumonic calves, while vaccinating, branding, and eartaging the whole bunch. Without this book and the thorough, intelligent, and courageous instructions it gives to the cattleman, I would have lost a good part of my herd, all my joy for ranching along with them. As it is, the town isn't laughing anymore and starting to wonder where we came up with all those good ideas they're seeing popping up on our place.
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November 27, 2000 | Helpful Votes: 46 | Rating: 5

Very complete, concise, and informative.
This book really packs a wallop. So much valuable information packed into one book that could only be written by someone who has "seen it all". Not only is purely technical information given, but Thomas gives great insight into cattle psychology which is a great boon in helping a cattleman to work safely around these large animals. Thomas has left no stone unturned and this book should be well read and dog-eared by every beef cattle farmer.
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February 18, 1999 | Helpful Votes: 38 | Rating: 5

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Storey’s Guide to Raising Beef Cattle is the go-to reference for new and experienced cattle ranchers, providing expert advice on everything from breed selection, calving, feeding, and housing, to humane handling and slaughter practices.
The 3rd edition, now with 125,000 copies in print contains new and expanded features:
• Up-to-the-minute coverage of diseases and vaccination options
• Complete information on raising grass-fed animals
• How to identify and deal with toxic pasture plants

Storey's Guide to Raising Series is the essential animal husbandry information from the trusted source. With a combined total of 1.7 million copies in print.

Praise for the book:
"I found your book to be the Bible for raising beef cattle, and will continue to refer to it while running our 160-head organic beef operation." - Jonathan, Plainfield, IN Top to learn more

A well written, entertaining introduction to raising cattle
While a bit redundant @ times, I found this to be an excellent treatment of cattle-raising. I am a novice to "cattle ranching" and have found it very useful and easily read; also, well indexed. A few "oldtimers" have found it very useful and have asked where they can get one. The practicality is enhanced by good illustrations.
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May 3, 1999 (Timberlake, North Carolina) | Helpful Votes: 62 | Rating: 4

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If you only have one book on raising grass-feed cattle this is the one to have
I've read everything on raising grass-fed cattle from Allan Nation and Jim Garrish to Joel Salatin and I have to say, this is the most comprehensive guide to setting up a grass-fed beef business I've found.You can only fully appreciate this book if you are actually trying to raise grass-fed animals. Each time I run into a difficulty with my herd or the land my cattle are grazing, I find sound guidance to the problem in this book. For instance, the section on managing the calving season on pasture (a topic I haven't seen mentioned in other books) seems particularly brilliant to me after having spent a day looking for a hidden calf.If you are just setting up a grass-fed business this is the book to have. Julius Ruechel guides you in putting the pieces of land, vegetation, water, animals, and seasons together with human management to create a system that reflects and capitalizes on the synergistic complexity of nature while fully respecting all of her living...
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July 18, 2007 (Virginia) | Helpful Votes: 51 | Rating: 5

Not a farmer...
I respectfully disagree with the reviewer that suggests that only other cattle owners can appreciate this book. Personally, I found it fascinating, and I don't have any animal larger than a dog. 'Grass-Fed Cattle' is comprehensive and thorough, explaining not just how to raise cattle on grass (all year round!) but WHY-- which is what makes it a worthwhile read for anyone interested in ecology, human and animal health, and/ or the way we eat. I picked this up just after reading Michael Pollan's 'Omnivore's Dilemma', which talks quite a bit about grass-fed versus corn-fed beef.There are many aspects to the book that a non-farmer can appreciate. The compexity of such an operation, for one; the level of respect the author has for cows, for another. If you are not already eating grass-fed beef, this book will certainly be a push in that direction. The business perspective is interesting, too; I never realized that it was possible to rent grazing lands or that the cattle...
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October 22, 2007 (Gorham, ME USA) | Helpful Votes: 34 | Rating: 5

OMG
This book sat way to long on my shelf. Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. Sometimes it takes someone outside of the industry to be able to step back and see what's wrong. Put your farm back in synch with nature and see your problems reduced and your profit increase. This book is the most well rounded book on every subject I've found. Also great worksheets to make your business plan.
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July 6, 2007 | Helpful Votes: 17 | Rating: 5

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Julius Ruechel covers every aspect of raising grass-fed cattle, including herd selection, breeding, yearly cycles, cultivating and maintaining healthy soil and grass, fencing and pasture rotation, winter grazing, pests and diseases, and necessary equipment. He also provides everything you need to know about marketing your product, from niche market opportunities to scheduling the selling and buying of cattle for the greatest profit, finishing the beef and arranging for slaughter, labeling, marketing, and financial planning and record keeping. He even includes chapters for conventional farmers who are transitioning to natural production, farmers who are considering leasing or buying land, and farmers who want to pursue organic certification. Whether you're running a small backyard hobby farm or a large commercial ranch, this is the information you need to successfully raise and market grass-fed beef.

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Beef Production Management and Decisions (5th Edition)

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A GREAT up-to-date text for students or aspiring ranchers!
If you are considering cattle ranching or producing beef in a feedlot this book will be invaluable to you or your students.I found the inclusion of general management advice to be especially valuable.The data provided to analyze the income potential of various types of production considerations also is appreciated.If you can buy only one book regarding beef production, buy BEEF PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT DECISIONS. If you can afford a second book, purchase STOREY'S GUIDE TO RAISING BEEF CATTLE.
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December 29, 2003 (Silverton, OR United States) | Helpful Votes: 14 | Rating: 5

Rancher rates it the best
I have been a cattle rancher for over 30 years and this is the best reference book I have ever found to help me in my operations.
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March 8, 2007 | Helpful Votes: 3 | Rating: 5

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Based on the most recent scientific, demographic and financial data available, "Beef Production and Management Decisions, Fifth Edition" examines the biological, ecological, financial, and marketing issues impacting the beef industry today. Harnessing the authors' industry and academic experience, the book explores the demographics, structure, challenges and segments of the industry from a balanced point of view. A must for any professional library, this paperback edition includes concepts of beef quality assurance and devotes chapters to the management of information, the traditions of the business and the future of the industry. Systems philosophy that looks at the biological, ecological, financial and marketing issues impacting the industry. Discusses each segment of the production and processing chain from a management/decision-making perspective. Identifies the significant biological and economic principles that contribute to the profitable and sustainable production of beef cattle. Written by a leading researcher and consultant in the field. This book provides a well of resource and reference material intended for the industry professionals and affiliated professional managers with a detailed evaluation of the demographics, structure, challenges, and segments of the beef industry. Top to learn more

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Excellent Beginners Book on Cattle
I find Ann Hansen's book very helpful and different from other books. Her attitude towards cattle and how to handle them has worked very well for me.Her description of fencing, setting up a "hay corral" for winter hay bale feeding, things to look for in purchasing cattle and many other small points have been very useful. The idea that you don't need to chase cattle all over a pasture but get them to come to you is a subtle but important part of enjoying raising cattle. It is probably not for long-time cattle owners but Hansen's book is in my opinion just right for someone getting a few cattle for the first time. I have a very different opinion of the boook from the other reviewer and that's why I am writing this. I have read quite a few other cattle books before starting and this offerred the best beginners advice. A good book to go with it is "Salad Bar Beef" but Salatin's book is much more philosophical where Hansens is practical. They go well together, in my opinion.
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March 18, 2008 (Wisconsin) | Helpful Votes: 10 | Rating: 5

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These Hobby Farms livestock care manuals will help both experienced and novice farmers realize their own dreams of life on the farm - for pleasure and for profit.

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Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle

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November 27, 2000 | Helpful Votes: 46 | Rating: 5

February 18, 1999 | Helpful Votes: 38 | Rating: 5

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May 3, 1999 (Timberlake, North Carolina) | Helpful Votes: 62 | Rating: 4

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Beef cattle book
My son wanted this and several other books about beef cattle. It is used but in very good condition at about half the price of a new one. It is like a textbook....he was pleased with it...and I always look for Amazon books first. If seller offers a book in very good condition....it usually is as stated.
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January 9, 2011 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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The most complete text and reference on contemporary beef cattle production available. New edition merges current production technology with management and flexible marketing. Text organization reflects the industry: cow-calf (including purebred herds), stocker or growing phase, and the feedlot or finishing phase. Explains scientific basis of beef production. Describes proven management techniques for efficient production. Top to learn more

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The maze had an unforeseen benefit that people were now coming to the farm, seeing beef cattle and maple trees, and asking to buy syrup, steaks, and ground beef. When you hear Hathaway Farm, a couple images might come to mind: the Hathaway’s historic 1881 Barn, the epic corn maze, BJ Hathaway happily selling all natural beef and maple syrup at Rutland’s Winter Farmers’ Market. Instead, the Hathaways bought a few beef cattle and bided their time, working the land but not imagining that they were en route to creating a viable beef business. The history of Hathaway Farm dates back to 1942, when BJ’s grandparents bought it from the Osgood family — potato and maple farmers–and transformed it to a maple and dairy operation, a logical move as BJ’s grandmother came from a prominent dairy... Hathaway Farm now has a strong following of customers at the farm’s store, Rutland’s summer market, and the winter market. Hathaway Farm is a third-generation farm and the family has deep agriculture roots in Vermont. Their family farm is steeped in history and yet they’ve branched out in interesting ways: from corn mazes to maple syrup, a historic barn to no-till strategies, their entire farm is a mix of old and new. Irene Hathaway built the farm’s first corn maze and transformed the farm into an early participant in the state’s agri-tourism industry. Chef Donald Billings wanted to sell a Hathaway Farm burger and was wondering if BJ had enough ground beef and other cuts to fill the restaurant’s orders.

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