HIGHLAND COWS HANDBOOK: PRACTICAL HIGHLAND CATTLE FARMING: A Comprehensive Guide to Highland Cattle Husbandry, Reproduction, Nutrition, Health ... Farm Economics, and Ethical Stewardship - Softcover

EMERSON, RAPHAEL

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798176926415

Verlag: Independently published, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

Discover the enduring strength, remarkable adaptability, and practical farming potential of one of the world’s most distinctive cattle breeds with HIGHLAND COWS HANDBOOK: PRACTICAL HIGHLAND CATTLE FARMING by RAPHAEL EMERSON.

Designed for aspiring cattle keepers, smallholders, homesteaders, breeders, farmers, and Highland cattle enthusiasts, this comprehensive handbook provides practical knowledge for raising healthy and productive Highland cattle with confidence.

From understanding the breed’s Scottish heritage and distinctive long horns to developing effective feeding, breeding, grazing, and health-management programs, this book explores the essential principles behind responsible Highland cattle husbandry.

Inside, you will discover valuable information on:

• Highland cattle history, characteristics, behavior, and breed standards
• Selecting healthy cattle and establishing suitable farm facilities
• Feeding, nutrition, pasture management, and sustainable grazing
• Safe handling and low-stress stockmanship
• Preventive health care, parasites, diseases, and common health concerns
• Responsible breeding and reproductive management
• Pregnancy, calving, and newborn calf care
• Raising calves, heifers, bulls, cows, and steers
• Seasonal management and protection during extreme weather
• Beef production, farm economics, conservation grazing, and responsible stewardship
• Long-term herd improvement and preservation of Highland genetics

Whether you are preparing to purchase your first Highlands or looking to strengthen an existing herd-management program, this handbook provides an organized reference for making informed decisions throughout the cattle-production cycle.

Please note: This is a text-only handbook and contains no photographs. The book is not AI-generated and is presented as an educational and practical reference for Highland cattle keepers.

Build a healthier herd, manage your land responsibly, and develop a more sustainable Highland cattle operation with this practical farming companion.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Independently published
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798176926415
• Einband: Paperback
• Anzahl der Seiten: 285
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar