Hereford Cattle Handbook: Breeding, Feeding, Calving, Health, and Herd Management

By Cole Rogers

Build a calmer, more consistent Hereford operation--without guesswork.

If you're raising Herefords, you already know success isn't about chasing "perfect cattle." It's about building a system that stays calm, repeatable, and profitable season after season. Hereford Cattle Handbook: Breeding, Feeding, Calving, Health, and Herd Management is a practical, field-minded guide for producers who want dependable results without unnecessary drama.

This handbook walks you through the real decisions that shape a Hereford herd: selecting breeding stock that lasts, tightening breeding and calving outcomes, feeding for body condition (not assumptions), preventing health problems before they spread, and handling cattle in ways that protect both people and animals.

Inside you'll learn how to:
Understand Hereford traits that matter in daily management (temperament, forage efficiency, maternal strength, adaptability)
Select cows, heifers, and bulls for soundness, fertility, longevity, and herd fit
Build breeding strategies that reduce surprises and improve herd consistency
Prepare for calving, recognize what's normal vs. what needs help, and support stronger newborn starts
Feed Herefords through every life stage and run pasture/grazing systems that support performance
Use prevention-first herd health planning and respond early to common health problems
Improve handling and facilities with low-stress stockmanship for safer, smoother workdays
Track performance with simple records, make smarter culling decisions, and strengthen long-term sustainability

Who this book is for:

New producers who want a clear path, and experienced cattlemen who want a steadier system--built on practical routines that hold up in real life.

Start building a more resilient Hereford herd today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GR4WH8JK
• ISBN13: 9798249534080
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"