Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle, 3rd Edition Paperback – October 29, 2009

This book is a good resource for my adult ignorance (cows started off as 4H project 35 yrs ago). My parents took up cattle as a retirement lark, then it got serious. There are still some areas that are queasy making: field first-aid, pulling calves, and various diseases. But the read is worth the knowledge of knowing what you're getting into. (Try not to love what you do, it's just a bunch of cows. NOT. *Wink*)

Whether you have owned beef cattle for 50 seconds or 50 years, this book is one I would highly recommend! Mrs. Thomas is a gifted writer and a wealth of knowledge whenever it comes to books on raising cattle.

I've been around beef cattle my entire life, but still wanted a good reference book to turn to for general advice in most situations. This book was recommended to me by a local large animal vet in the area, and so I followed his advice. I'm glad that I did, because the information is very good throughout the entire book. The entire book is an easy read, and you can tell that the advice comes from a true cattlewoman with years of experience. I'd definitely recommend to the beginner who's just thinking of getting in the beef cattle business.

I don't know how they managed to fit so much information into approximately 300 pages, but they did! This book can take a complete beginner into the world of raising cattle! I have enjoyed many of the other Storey publishing animal raising books as they all seem to complement each other. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to raise cattle--or even as a deterrent to someone who might not be ready for the care and expense that cattle require for care! This book covers so much about behavior, breeds and their weights, pasture and feed ratios, breeding, calving, disease, handling and care!

I work as a part time cattleman. The farmer I work with recommended this book. I got it and have been studying it as I learn the trade. It covers great detail about everyday tasks and subjects. I like the fact that it covers broad handling tips about staying calm and keeping cows calm, and then it handles very detailed info on parasites and diseases and how to treat them. It is a great book. It doesn't cover every single thing you need. There are several books you need in your library if you want to learn how to manage cattle. But this is a must book to own as part of that library.

Getting ready to start a herd next spring. Checked this book out from the library, liked it, bought it pre-read for minimal dollars and it is in great shape and I can now highlight like I wanted! Boom!

Great book. My husband and I use this book a lot. We are new to raising beef cattle and it has help us tremendously. One of the best books we have bought. Great job Heather Smith Thomas. Thank you for writing such a wonderful and helpful book.

This book is awesome! It has a great index, and it covers everything from breeding, to calving, to doctoring baby calves, to doctoring adult cattle. And shelter, hay, dietary needs, handling cattle.... It’s great for people who’ve been around cattle their whole lives or for people just starting out.