Homestead Cows
New Society Publishers (Verlag)
978-0-86571-947-7 (ISBN)
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Every farm needs a cow — here's how to do it right from day one. Learn how to raise healthy, contented cattle that feed your family, build your soil, and bring your homestead to life. Whether for milk, beef, or both, this is your essential guide to happy cows and a thriving, sustainable farm.
Dreaming of your first family milk cow or hoping to manage a small beef herd? Homestead Cows walks you through how to start with cows, choose the right breed, and build a resilient herd that will support your homestead for years to come.
Written by Callene and Eric Rapp, award-winning farmers and long-time contributors to Grit Magazine, this trusted guide distills decades of hands-on livestock experience into a complete, realistic plan for success.
What You'll Learn Inside
Choosing breeds and herd size to fit your land, family, and goals
Designing practical housing and fencing systems that make chores easier
Feeding for health and longevity with rotational grazing and balanced nutrition
Low-stress handling and care that keeps cows calm and farmers safe
Breeding, calving, and raising calves without fear or confusion
Processing, dairy, and beef basics — make the most of every cow
Financial management and sustainability so your herd supports itself.
You'll also gain insight into regenerative soil building, forage systems, and ethical, low-input livestock management that improves both land and life.
The Rapps operate Rare Hare Barn, the largest heritage-breed meat-rabbit enterprise in the US, and manage a herd of heritage Pineywoods cattle, one of North America's oldest and hardiest breeds. With more than 50 years of combined experience, they've handled nearly every species of domestic livestock and bring that depth of understanding to every chapter.
For anyone wondering how to:
Start raising cows on a small farm or homestead
Balance animal care with self-sufficiency and land health
Produce nutritious food while farming regeneratively.
…Homestead Cows is the best guide for beginners and seasoned homesteaders alike.
Open the gate — your cows are waiting.
Callene and Eric Rapp have owned and operated the award-winning Rare Hare Barn since 2005, the largest heritage-breed meat-rabbit enterprise in the United States. In addition to their conservation work with rabbits, they have a large herd of heritage-breed Pineywoods cattle, and work with the critically endangered Palmer-Dunn strain. Callene has also worked with a variety of cattle breeds at the Sedgwick County Zoo, and Eric has had experience with his family's own cow-calf operation. They have over 50 years of combined experience handling nearly every species of domestic livestock and are active members of the Livestock Conservancy. Callene is also a regular contributor to Grit Magazine. Authors of Raising Rabbits for Meat, they live and farm in Leon, Kansas.
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Humans and Cattle
A Brief History of Cattle
What’s Your Plan?
Chapter 2: Breeds and Cow Selection
Breeds of Cattle
Dairy Cattle
Beef Cattle
Breed and Environment
Temperament
Where to Get Your Cattle
Selecting Breeding Stock
Health Papers
Chapter 3: Handling, Transportation, and Infrastructure
Working Safely Around Cattle
Transporting Cattle
Fencing
Facilities and Equipment
Chapter 4: Cattle Biology
Forage and Digestion
How Cattle Handle Heat
Cold Weather
Chapter 5: Nutrition and Feeding
Major Nutrients
Concentrates
Choosing Quality Hay
Body Condition
Determining Supplemental Feed Needs
Chapter 6: Reproduction in Cattle
Estrous in Cattle
Pasture Breeding
Puberty
Artificial Insemination
Chapter 7: Calving
Stages of Labor
When Things Go Wrong
When to Rebreed
Calving Season
Care of the Newborn Calf
Chapter 8: Raising Calves
If Mom Does the Work
Bottle Raising a Calf
Weaning from Mom
Buying a Calf for Beef
Considerations for Bringing Home a Bucket Calf
Chapter 9: Cattle Health
Castration
Behavior and Appearance of Healthy Cattle
Antibiotics
Immunity and Vaccinations
Common Health Problems in Cattle
Health Problems for Calves
Health Problems for Cows
Chapter 10: Milk and Milking
How the Cow Makes Milk
Milking the Cow
Milking Equipment
Raw Milk
Milking Basics
Handling Raw Milk
Chapter 11: Beef
When to Process
Freezer Space
Beef Cuts
Chapter 12: Cattle and Environment
Grassfed Beef
Grazing Systems
How Grass Grows
Types of Grasses
Grazing Behavior
Implementing a Grazing Plan
Evaluating Pastures
Creating a Sacrifice Area
Deciding Paddock Size
Glossary
Additional Reading
Index
About the Authors
A Note About the Publisher
| Erscheinungsdatum | 28.06.2021 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 40 Halftones, black and white |
| Verlagsort | Gabriola Island |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 191 x 225 mm |
| Gewicht | 417 g |
| Themenwelt | Veterinärmedizin ► Großtier |
| Weitere Fachgebiete ► Land- / Forstwirtschaft / Fischerei | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-86571-947-0 / 0865719470 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-86571-947-7 / 9780865719477 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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