Growing beef on the farm
By: [F.W. Farley]
Series: Farmers' bulletin / United States Department of Agriculture -- no. 1073; Farmers' bulletin (United States. Department of Agriculture) -- no. 1073
Publisher: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Published: 1919
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 23
Subjects: Beef cattle; Feeding and feeds; Breeding
Description: "Some of the most essential items in growing beef on the farm are: first. Plenty of pasture and feed. Second. The right kind of cows -- those that will produce good calves regularly. Third. A good, purebred registered bull -- one that will sire good calves persistently. Fourth. A large calf crop. This means that all cows shall drop calves, and that the calves shall be properly cared for at birth. Fifth. Proper care of the breeding herd and the calves. Sixth. Selection of good heifer calves to replace old or inferior cows. Seventh. Prevention of disease among the breeding heard and the younger stock. Eighth. Shelter sufficient to protect the cattle from both severe cold and extremely hot weather. Ninth. A practical knowledge of fattening cattle for market. Tenth Marketing to advantage."--Page [2].
Notes: Contribution from the Bureau of Animal Industry.

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Table of contents: title: Essential items; title: Selecting the cow herd; title: Herd management; title: The kind of herd bull to use; title: Care and feed for the bull; title: Care of the newborn calf; title: Feeding and rations; title: Disposing of stock produced; title: Hogs following steers; title: Equipment for feeding and shelter; title: Dehorning and castration; title: Parasites and disease affecting calves.