So You Want to Raise Cows?: Things You Need to Know Before You Hear That First Moo!

By Robert Bard

If you ask 20 people how to raise cows for fun and profit, you will get 20 different opinions. In his characteristic easy-to-read style, Dr. Robert Bard shares his views on how to start and operate your own cattle business, based on years of experience raising cows on his organic farm in Texas. You will learn Dr. Bob's holistic concept of regenerative animals and agriculture, which has at its heart the formula "Healthy Soil = Healthy Plants and Animals = Healthy People."Not everyone wants to, or thinks they can, raise cattle. But as more people migrate from the suburbs to find their own little piece of heaven, raising cattle has become a new fad, especially the miniature breeds. So, before you buy that first cow or bull at the livestock fair, you need to educate yourself. That's why Dr. Bob wrote this book.You'll learn about:* The best type of land for raising cattle* The best water source* Why you should never use barbed wire fencing* Do cows really like a barn?* Some of the best breeds* Grass fed versus grain fed beef* How to make sure your soil is in top shape* Do you really need a tractor?* The financial concerns of raising cattle

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1461005957
• ISBN13: 9781461005957
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 42 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.1" x 8.0"