Popular Farming Series: Cattle: Celebrating America's Favorite Farm Animals. Cattle have played a vital role in human existence since the earliest recorded history. Learn how we have relied on bovines throughout history. Think Like A Cow: Knowing how to handle cattle takes time and experience - both are essential for proper herd management. Get tips on how to be the boss cow of your herd. Get The Beef: Beef cattle are easy to raise and provide a solid source of income for your farm. Find out if one of these many breeds can fill your pastures.Makin' Milk: Even small farmers can enjoy the profits of milk cows. Discover the delights of these dairy breeds. A Rare Breed: Preserving rare cattle breeds can help to sustain bovine genetic diversity. Can you help these endangered breeds? Alternative Bovidae: There are more bovines to choose from than the typical Holstein. Open your eyes to bison, yaks and water buffalo. Bovine Basics: If you have a small cattle herd or just a single barnyard bovine, you'll want to know the low-down about cattle husbandry. Breeding Bovine: Breeding is an important facet of any cattle herd. Beef up your knowledge before calving time hits your barn. Herd Health: Cattle can suffer a variety of illnesses, but with proper management your herd can have a clean bill of health. Get a veterinarian's advice on how to prevent and treat bovine ailments. Go Grass-Fed!: Pasture - finished beef programs are beneficial to the land, the farmer and the consumer - not to mention, the cattle! Discover the grass-fed difference. Have Cattle Need Shelter? Cattle are hardy animals, but they still need protection from the harsh weather and intense sun. Use these plans to build shelter for your bovines. Milk Mania: There is no shortage of goods that can be made with milk. Discover the plethora of products you can create if you've got milk! Ingenious Ways To Enjoy Cattle: Cattle can do more than moo and chew away the day. Explore some activities you can do with your cattle. Glossary: Bovine lingo explained. Resources: Breed associations, veterinarian organization, supply houses and more. Magazine style format, 128 pages, 8" x 11". To order by phone call toll free: 866-596-9982.
