By Kevin Wallace
Healthy cattle are the foundation of every successful ranch. A Rancher's Handbook for Cow Health is your practical, no-nonsense guide to raising stronger, calmer, and more productive herds-built from proven management routines that work in the real world.
Author Kevin Wallace distills years of ranching experience into straightforward, step-by-step guidance that helps ranchers of all levels master the essentials of animal care, feeding, breeding, and daily operations. This is not a veterinary textbook-it's a clear, accessible field guide for the people who work with cattle every day.
Inside, you'll learn how to:
Recognize early signs of a healthy-or stressed-cow
Plan efficient feeding and breeding programs that improve herd performance
Design safe, comfortable housing and pastures for year-round well-being
Handle and move cattle calmly to reduce stress and injury
Maintain detailed records that make decision-making easier and smarter
Train ranch hands and build an effective, safety-focused team
Adopt sustainable ranching practices that protect your land and livestock for the future
Whether you manage a small family operation or a large herd, this handbook provides the structure, insight, and confidence you need to run a healthy, productive ranch. Every page emphasizes clarity, consistency, and real-world results-so you can spend less time troubleshooting and more time building a thriving herd.
A must-have guide for every working rancher, beginner or seasoned.