Getting Started With Beef and Dairy Cattle, by Heather Smith Thomas. If you've been dreaming about raising a family cow, or even a small herd, here's the book for you. Whether your interest is in beef or dairy farming, veteran cattle farmer Heather Smith Thomas helps you make the experience satisfying, rewarding, and even entertaining. Get your animals off to the best possible start with advice on all the basics of cattle farming. You''ll learn how to : Select the breed that best suits your goals; raise a thriving, contented calf; groom your animals and provide besic health care; choose the best grain supplement to complement grass-feeding; comply with grass-fed and organic guidelines; maximize your cows' milk production; market and sell your naturally-raised products; and recognize situations where you need a vet's help.Raising a cow for milk or beef is easier than you might think. With the information in this book you can reap the pleasures and rewards of using your land to raise healthy and productive animals. Softcover, 6" x 9", b&w drawings and color gallery of breeds, 281 pages. To Order By Phone Call Toll Free: 866-596-9982