Are you looking to raise a heritage cattle breed known for its gentle temperament, exceptional beef quality, and remarkable adaptability to pasture-based systems? Whether you're a first-time cattle owner, homesteader, regenerative agriculture enthusiast, or experienced rancher seeking a better alternative to commercial breeds, The Red Devon Cattle Handbook is your ultimate guide. This comprehensive manual takes you through every critical aspect of Red Devon ownership-from selecting quality stock and managing pasture rotations to breeding, calving, and producing premium grass-fed beef. With practical advice, expert insight, and a strong focus on sustainability, this book equips you with the knowledge to build a thriving, ethical, and eco-friendly Red Devon enterprise. Inside this handbook, you'll learn how to: ✅ Choose and care for Red Devon cattle suited to your climate, land, and production goals ✅ Design proper housing and fencing systems that support herd well-being and low-stress handling ✅ Implement strategic feeding programs, including pasture-based and supplemental nutrition ✅ Navigate herd health protocols, vaccinations, parasite control, and biosecurity measures ✅ Breed and calve successfully, whether using natural service or artificial insemination ✅ Raise healthy, vigorous calves with colostrum protocols, weaning tips, and disease prevention ✅ Master pasture management through rotational grazing, drought planning, and soil health ✅ Produce high-quality Red Devon beef and explore market channels, from farm gate to USDA processors ✅ Handle and move your cattle safely using low-stress techniques based on Red Devon behavior ✅ Track records with confidence, from breeding dates to weight gain and health treatments ✅ Budget for profitability while accessing grants, subsidies, and risk-management strategies ✅ Integrate Red Devons into regenerative systems like silvopasture, permaculture, and carbon sequestration ✅ Connect with breeders, associations, and online communities for continued support and growth Whether your goal is food security, land regeneration, or financial independence, Red Devon cattle offer a rare and rewarding path forward. This guide not only delivers the how-to knowledge but also inspires with real stories from successful Red Devon farmers around the world. Make your farm more resilient, productive, and sustainable with the power of Red Devons. Start your journey today with this trusted handbook.
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