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Beef and Dairy

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Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle
Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle
by Heather Smith Thomas
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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... (read more)

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Essential Guide to Calving
Essential Guide to Calving
by Heather Smit Thomas
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Every cattle farmer and#8212; from the keeper of a family milk cow to the rancher overseeing a large herd and#8212; will gain confidence and control by becoming more knowledgeable about calving. Healthy pregnancies, safe births, and thriving calves are... (read more)

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Grass-Fed Cattle
Grass-Fed Cattle
by Julius Ruechel
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Join the movement toward safe, healthy, sustainable grass-fed cattle farming. Take advantage of the naturally efficient relationship between cattle and pasture to create a profitable, financially stable enterprise, regardless of the size of your farm... (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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A Field Guide to Cows: How to Identify and Appreciate America's 52 Breeds
A Field Guide to Cows: How to Identify and Appreciate America's 52 Breeds
by John Pukite
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Informative, amazing, and amusing, this indispensable guide provides facts on America's 52 breeds of cattle.... (read more)

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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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Small Cattle for Small Farms (Landlinks Press)
Small Cattle for Small Farms (Landlinks Press)
by Margo Hayes
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This book is for the growing number of people seeking to make a lifestyle change to fulfill a life-long dream of owning a small parcel of land on which to run some livestock. The book assumes no prior experience with cattle and covers everything from... (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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Essential Guide to Calving
Essential Guide to Calving
by Heather Smit Thomas
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Every cattle farmer and#8212; from the keeper of a family milk cow to the rancher overseeing a large herd and#8212; will gain confidence and control by becoming more knowledgeable about calving. Healthy pregnancies, safe births, and thriving calves are... (read more)

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The Secret Life of Cows
The Secret Life of Cows
by Glen Wexler
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In one of the most imaginative books you'll pick up this year, photographic artist Glen Wexler fuses reality and fantasy to create an alternative world where cows can do just about anything. Awards and recognition for Wexler's work come from such... (read more)

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The Tao of Cow: What Cows Teach Us (Country Life)
The Tao of Cow: What Cows Teach Us (Country Life)
by Dolly Mu
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Stampede not through life, lest you miss the majesty of the world around you. "Sometimes the grass is exactly the same color green on the other side of the fence." "Turning the other cheek often puts your best hoof forward." "True beauty is more than... (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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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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Getting Started with Beef & Dairy Cattle
Getting Started with Beef & Dairy Cattle
by Heather Smith Thomas
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With nearly every supermarket now featuring an 'organic' section, the demand for organically grown meat and dairy products has risen rapidly in recent years. Small farmers have taken note, and many more beginners are considering cattle as a viable farm... (read more)

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Beef Production and Management Decisions
Beef Production and Management Decisions
by Thomas G Field
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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... (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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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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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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About Cows (Country Life)
About Cows (Country Life)
by Sara Rath
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In an amusing, illustrated collection of dairy cow history, trivia, and nostalgia, the author of "The Complete Pig" now provides more entertaining information than readers ever thought existed. 67 illustrations.... (read more)

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Cattle Health Handbook (09 Edition)
Cattle Health Handbook (09 Edition)
by Heather Smith Thomas
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From the keeper of a family milk cow to the rancher overseeing a large beef herd, anyone who works with cattle has a vested interest in maintaining the animals' health. In most cases, the financial viability of a farm depends on the continued well-being... (read more)

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