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	introduction to keeping cattle Peter King This title was originally published as "Traditional Cattle Breeds and How to Keep Them" (ISBN: 1 904871 03 8) and is aimed at anyone considering keeping cattle on a small-scale, for hobby or profit. With the emphasis very much on the conservation of the rare and native breeds the contents include: selection, breeds (native, rare and commercial), day-to-day management and nutrition. Also included are sections on grass grazing, housing, breeding and showing as well as keeping a family cow, cattle ailments, dairying, sales and marketing, thus making this the essential reference for the small-scale cattle keeper. 200pp more on cattle Price: £14.99
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	getting started with beef & dairy cattle Heather Smith Thomas With every supermarket now featuring an "organic" section, the demand for organically-grown meat and dairy products has risen rapidly in recent years. Small farmers have taken note and many more beginners are considering cattle as a viable farm commodity. 'Getting Started With Beef & Dairy Cattle' is the essential handbook for this growing audience. Heather Smith Thomas, a lifelong cattle rancher and author of several previous books for more experienced farmers, offers a succinct layperson's guide to the basics of raising a small herd of cattle, whether for meat or dairy products. She outlines both organic and natural farming methods, and covers all the information needed to get started and be successful. 'Getting Started With Beef & Dairy Cattle' encourages new and beginner farmers to start small, and start right. Thomas explains as simply as possible the basics of selecting and raising a calf, along with feeding, shelter, and care guide-lines. She also covers breeding and calving, as well as tips for managing a herd throughout the seasons. There's basic health care information for preventing disease and addressing common ailments. For those raising beef cattle, Thomas offers guidelines for butchering; for those raising dairy cattle, there are step-by-step guidelines on milking. With a whole new generation returning to the farm who don't have a family history of farming, 'Getting Started With Beef & Dairy Cattle' is a much-needed resource. Heather Smith Thomas has devoted her life to passing on the knowledge, understanding, and attitude necessary for becoming a successful farmer. 224pp more on cattle Price: £11.99
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	caring for cows Valerie Porter For the first time, a guide to cowkeeping that places primary emphasis on the welfare of the cow - traditionally one of the most exploited of agricultural animals - and on organic principles. There is no need, as the book shows, to put a strain on the cow's udder nor to cause anguish by separating cow and calf almost at birth in order to share the cow's generous milk. Sensible information is included on all aspects of care: feeding, housing, breeding, health, milking and of course dairy produce. Nor does the book evade the question of slaughter, but deals compassionately and practically with the subject. 144pp click on image for contents page more on cattle Price: £12.99
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	british cattle Val Porter Since the eighteenth century British cattle breeds have spread worldwide and have made the names of several counties famous in distant lands. Yet some of those breeds have become extinct and many others have become so rare in their own country that they are in danger of disappearing. In the hope of awakening enthusiasm for the diversity that still makes British cattle so interesting, this book describes all the existing breeds and many of those that have already gone. Diversity is crucial; cattle provide meat, milk leather, muscle power and a wide range of by-products, and each breed was developed to meet specific demands. 40pp more on cattle Price: £4.99
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	the secret life of cows: animal sentience at work Rosamund Young Cows can love, play games, bond and form strong life-long relationships. They can sulk, hold grudges, they have preferences and can be vain. In this book, Rosamund Young provides a fascinating insight into a secret world - secret because many modern farming practices leave no room for displays of natural behaviour. 'The Secret Life of Cows' is not only a study of family and herd relationships, communication, grieving and playing but makes for a highly readable and poignant study littered with anecdotes that will make the reader laugh, wonder and reflect. Certainly it will make you look at the domestic cow in a different light. 120pp click on image for contents page more on cattle Price: £7.99
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	cattle ailments: recognition & treatment Eddie Straiton This guide to the recognition and treatment of ailments in cattle features a clear, concise text built around a range of specially taken colour photographs. How to recognise potential problems, what to do about them, and when to call the vet. 192pp more on cattle Price: £16.99
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	the expectant dairy cow J. Hill and A.H. Andrews A detailed guide to the health, nutrition and management of the dairy cow from conception to calving with special emphasis on the dry period. Invaluable if you are involved with milk production. 151pp more on cattle Price: £16.95
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