Title: Growing beef on the farm
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].
Subjects: Beef cattle, Feeding and feeds, Breeding