Best book on beef cattle from start to finish??

[OhioRiver]

What are your suggestions and where is it for sale at? :?:

 

[CKC1586]

Look for the Author Heather Smith Thomas, she has several that should get you started.

 

[Z&J Cattle]

Ditto that, Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle is a wealth of information. Worth every penny and then some.

 

[OhioRiver]

thank you

Look for the Author Heather Smith Thomas, she has several that should get you started.

 

[KNERSIE]

depending on your level of experience and what you want out of the book, Storey's Guide to Beef cattle is a very good beginners book, but there isn't much detail if you need more advanced information. I have a Australian book that is very good, but can't remember the name, if you are interested I can look it up for you.

 

[dieselbeef]

stockmans handbook...do an eaby search for cattle books. some good ones out there that are really old

 

[KNERSIE]

stockmans handbook...do an eaby search for cattle books. some good ones out there that are really old

I agree on Stockmans Handbook, have never been able to find it in a shop though, the local library has a very old copy, I think it dates from somewhere in the fifties

 

[KNERSIE]

depending on your level of experience and what you want out of the book, Storey's Guide to Beef cattle is a very good beginners book, but there isn't much detail if you need more advanced information. I have a Australian book that is very good, but can't remember the name, if you are interested I can look it up for you.

the name of the book is:

BEEF CATTLE, Breeding , Feeding & showing

by Lucy Newham

 

[usernametaken]

stockmans handbook...do an eaby search for cattle books. some good ones out there that are really old

I agree on Stockmans Handbook, have never been able to find it in a shop though, the local library has a very old copy, I think it dates from somewhere in the fifties

Is it by Ensminger ?
TAke a look at this link and see if this is the same book.
http://www.powells.com/s?kw=Stockman%27s+Handbook

 

[dieselbeef]

thats the one i got cept i got the 1st edition i think. mines really old but in perfect condition. good book. newer ed probly better

 

[dun]

Missouir and several other university extensions have some very good books. The one from MO deals with everything including marketing. It's a series of small books that you buy as a set
http://extension.missouri.edu/xplor/index.htm

 

[KNERSIE]

stockmans handbook...do an eaby search for cattle books. some good ones out there that are really old

I agree on Stockmans Handbook, have never been able to find it in a shop though, the local library has a very old copy, I think it dates from somewhere in the fifties

Is it by Ensminger ?
TAke a look at this link and see if this is the same book.
http://www.powells.com/s?kw=Stockman%27s+Handbook

Not sure about the author, but the book looks as if it could be the same book. The one in the library's cover don't look the same, but it could well be a much earlier edition.

 

[usernametaken]

stockmans handbook...do an eaby search for cattle books. some good ones out there that are really old

I agree on Stockmans Handbook, have never been able to find it in a shop though, the local library has a very old copy, I think it dates from somewhere in the fifties

Is it by Ensminger ?
TAke a look at this link and see if this is the same book.
http://www.powells.com/s?kw=Stockman%27s+Handbook

Not sure about the author, but the book looks as if it could be the same book. The one in the library's cover don't look the same, but it could well be a much earlier edition.

The new high dollar one is 1991. The others used are 1978 I think. See the other post - I think they're the same. Powell's is a reputable bookseller for old and antique books. I'm sure they'd ship to you, Knersie.

 

[KNERSIE]

stockmans handbook...do an eaby search for cattle books. some good ones out there that are really old

I agree on Stockmans Handbook, have never been able to find it in a shop though, the local library has a very old copy, I think it dates from somewhere in the fifties

Is it by Ensminger ?
TAke a look at this link and see if this is the same book.
http://www.powells.com/s?kw=Stockman%27s+Handbook

Not sure about the author, but the book looks as if it could be the same book. The one in the library's cover don't look the same, but it could well be a much earlier edition.

The new high dollar one is 1991. The others used are 1978 I think. See the other post - I think they're the same. Powell's is a reputable bookseller for old and antique books. I'm sure they'd ship to you, Knersie.

Thanks, that is a great link, I can see myself spending some money, I love antique books.

I never even saw there were actually three copies, I never looked further than the $123.35. Multiply by 6.79 add international shipping and it costs more than i am willing to pay, but I'll probably order one of the other two.

 

[MikeC]

Morrison's "Feeds and Feeding".

Gives almost every nutritional situation for cattle and dairy animals. Forage and grain.

I've got a 1941 model and it's still current.

 

[Hippie Rancher]

Joel Salatin "Salad Bar Beef"

;-)

 

[usernametaken]

The new high dollar one is 1991. The others used are 1978 I think. See the other post - I think they're the same. Powell's is a reputable bookseller for old and antique books. I'm sure they'd ship to you, Knersie.[/quote]

Thanks, that is a great link, I can see myself spending some money, I love antique books.

I never even saw there were actually three copies, I never looked further than the $123.35. Multiply by 6.79 add international shipping and it costs more than i am willing to pay, but I'll probably order one of the other two.[/quote]

Yeah, We love the old /antique books too. The $123 is a bit pricey for me - and I don't have to pay int'l shipping. I just like to browse the site sometimes.

Melissa

 

[Brandonm2]

IF you like information overload, I have the 'Alabama Beef Handbook' ANR-600 though I believe it is no longer in print.

 

[OhioRiver]

is that available by chance at AMAZON.COM?

IF you like information overload, I have the 'Alabama Beef Handbook' ANR-600 though I believe it is no longer in print.

 

[Brandonm2]

is that available by chance at AMAZON.COM?

IF you like information overload, I have the 'Alabama Beef Handbook' ANR-600 though I believe it is no longer in print.

No it WAS available through Alabama Extension but is now appearing on the discontinued list

http://www.aces.edu/publications/discon ... o/ANR.html