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Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle
Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle
by Heather Smit Thomas
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A bovine expert, Thomas explains facilities, breeding and genetics, calving, health care, and advice for marketing a cattle business.... (read more)

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Grass-Fed Cattle
Grass-Fed Cattle
by Julius Ruechel
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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... (read more)

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The Untold Story of Milk: The History, Politics and Science of Nature's Perfect Food: Raw Milk from Pasture-Fed Cows
The Untold Story of Milk: The History, Politics and Science of Nature's Perfect Food: Raw Milk from Pasture-Fed Cows
by Ron Schmid
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The role of raw milk in the rise of civilization, the milk problem that led to compulsory pasteurization, the politics of the dairy industry. Revised and updated with the latest scientific studies documenting the safety and health benefits of raw milk... (read more)

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The Backyard Cow: An Introductory Guide to Keeping a Productive Family Cow
The Backyard Cow: An Introductory Guide to Keeping a Productive Family Cow
by Sue Weaver
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Homegrown Dairy Products, Fresh from Your YardA single cow, carefully chosen for your needs and facilities, can live a healthy, contented life right in your backyard. Calm and friendly by nature, your cow will be a gentle companion and a valued... (read more)

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The Complete Cow
The Complete Cow
by Sara Rath
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A fun look at dairy and beef cows of the world.... (read more)

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Cow: A Bovine Biography
Cow: A Bovine Biography
by Florian Werner
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She is everywhere: as a vehicle for both farmers and advertisers, a subject for research scientists and poets, and ever-present in the form of lucky charms, children's toys, or simply as a tasty sandwich-filler. The female of the bovine species is... (read more)

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Beef: The Untold Story of How Milk, Meat, and Muscle Shaped the World
Beef: The Untold Story of How Milk, Meat, and Muscle Shaped the World
by Andrew Rimas
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The cow. Central to human existence since time began, cows have served as a source of food, a means of labor, an economic resource, an inspiration for art, and even as a religious icon—many cultures worshipped the cow as a god. Beef is the captivating... (read more)

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Wholly Cow
Wholly Cow
by Emily Marg Gwathmey
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Recollectibles delight popular culture collectors and graphic designers with their interesting design and intriguing subjects. Each book has a unique and engaging cover that is sure to charm people everywhere.... (read more)

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Beef: The Untold Story of How Milk, Meat, and Muscle Shaped the World
Beef: The Untold Story of How Milk, Meat, and Muscle Shaped the World
by Andrew Rimas
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The cow. The most industrious animal in the world. A beast central to human existence since time began, it has played a vital role in our history not only as a source of food, but also as a means of labor, an economic resource, an inspiration for art... (read more)

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Know Your Cows
Know Your Cows
by Jack Byard
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Did you know that the Dexter breed of cattle stands hardly taller than a St. Bernard dog? They specialize in browsing low-quality vegetation. Did you know that Devon cattle were the first pure breed in America, arriving in the Plymouth colony with the... (read more)

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Beautiful Cows: Portraits of Champion Breeds
Beautiful Cows: Portraits of Champion Breeds
by Val Porter
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"Beautiful Cows is a delightful gift book. Overall, author and photographers do a fine job of showcasing Beautiful Cows, which would make a welcome gift for any bovine collector on your list." --BOOKLOONS REVIEWS... (read more)

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Beef: The Untold Story of How Milk, Meat, and Muscle Shaped the World
Beef: The Untold Story of How Milk, Meat, and Muscle Shaped the World
by Andrew Rimas
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The cow. Central to human existence since time began, cows have served as a source of food, a means of labor, an economic resource, an inspiration for art, and even as a religious icon—many cultures worshipped the cow as a god. Beefis the... (read more)

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Getting Started with Beef & Dairy Cattle
Getting Started with Beef & Dairy Cattle
by Heather Smit Thomas
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Heather Smith Thomas, a lifelong cattle rancher and author of several previous books for more experienced farmers, offers a succinct layperson’s guide to the basics of raising a small herd of cattle, whether for meat or dairy products. She outlines... (read more)

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Your Calf: A Kid's Guide to Raising and Showing Beef and Dairy Calves
Your Calf: A Kid's Guide to Raising and Showing Beef and Dairy Calves
by Heather Smit Thomas
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Raising a calf is interesting, fun, and rewarding -- and there's a lot you need to know to do a good job. This book provides easy-to-follow instructions, complete with photographs, drawings, and diagrams, on how to care for your calf in the best possible... (read more)

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Cows (Portrait of the Animal World)
Cows (Portrait of the Animal World)
by Danyal Payne
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An informative series that provides, in a concise format, better understanding of animals and their habitats. Fascinating in its diversity, the natural world comes to life on the pages of these spec tacularly illustrated volumes.... (read more)

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Raising Steaks: The Life and Times of American Beef
Raising Steaks: The Life and Times of American Beef
by Betty Fussell
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In Raising Steaks, Betty Fussell saddles up for a spirited ride across America on the trail of our most iconic food. When we bite into a steak's charred crust and pink interior, Fussell finds that we bite into contradictions that have branded our... (read more)

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How the Cows Turned Mad
How the Cows Turned Mad
by Maxime Schwartz
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Fear of mad cow disease, a lethal illness transmitted from infected beef to humans, has spread from Europe to the United States and around the world. Originally published to much acclaim in France, this scientific thriller, available in English for the... (read more)

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The Family Cow Handbook: A Guide to Keeping a Milk Cow
The Family Cow Handbook: A Guide to Keeping a Milk Cow
by Philip Hasheider
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Keeping your own family milk cow brings simple joys—and hard work. This handbook shares the practical do’s and don’ts of choosing a cow, milking, feeding, cleaning, health maintenance, making dairy products, and assisting in birthing a... (read more)

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Cows: A Closer Look: A Photographic Essay
Cows: A Closer Look: A Photographic Essay
by Paul W Thoresen
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Here are Holsteins as they’ve rarely been depicted before—abstractions in black and white, artist’s models with long-lashed liquid eyes, soulful individuals and sisters of the herd, the fecund embodiments of mother’s milk... (read more)

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Range Development and Improvements
Range Development and Improvements
by John F Vallentine
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PREFACE Many aspects of range development and improvement have been extensively researched in the United States and Canada since World War II. While this has resulted in a rather voluminous literature on this phase of range science, the data have... (read more)

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