Angus Cattle Handbook: A Complete Guide to Raising Angus Cattle for Beginners and Experienced Ranchers-Breeding, Nutrition, Health, Housing, and Herd

By GEORGE UNITY

Are you ready to step into the world of Angus cattle farming, or looking to elevate your existing operation? Whether you're a beginner, a homesteader, or a seasoned rancher aiming to optimize your herd, The Angus Cattle Handbook is your essential companion to mastering every stage of Angus cattle care-from calf to market.

This in-depth guide covers everything you need to know to build a healthy, productive, and profitable Angus herd. Learn how to choose quality breeding stock, design effective pasture and shelter systems, balance nutrition for all life stages, and implement low-stress handling techniques that benefit both animals and handlers. With special focus on calving, weaning, herd health, reproductive planning, marketing, and financial management, this book provides a comprehensive roadmap to success in Angus ranching.

Inside this book, you will discover:

How to select the best Angus genetics for your operation and goals
Tips for managing artificial insemination (AI), heat cycles, and calving
Nutrition plans tailored for calves, bulls, heifers, and lactating cows
Practical advice on housing, pasture rotation, fencing, and bedding
Low-stress handling and behavioral management techniques
Effective strategies for weaning, health care, and vaccination schedules
How to market cattle to feedlots, auctions, or directly to consumers
Budgeting, record-keeping tools, tax and insurance planning for ranchers
Real-world problem-solving for droughts, disease, predators, and fencing
Resources for continuing education, breeder associations, and mentorship

Backed by decades of proven ranching wisdom and modern sustainable practices, this handbook empowers you to make smart decisions, reduce costly mistakes, and build a resilient Angus cattle operation-no matter your experience level.

Whether you're raising Angus for beef, genetics, or both, this book gives you the confidence and clarity to grow your herd with purpose, precision, and profit.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FJY3KGL8
• ISBN13: 9798294020422
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"