Here is a link to an article about getting into the cattle business that pretty much sums up a lot of the info that I have read here posted by many different people. It's pretty general but quite informitive. It's also kinda long but worth the read I believe for those thinking about getting started or just getting started in the cattle business.
http://www.small-beef-cattle.com/beef-c ... today.html
http://www.small-beef-cattle.com/beef-c ... today.html