Beef Cattle, 2nd Edition is an excellent resource on hobby farming and raising cows for food or simply to graze while mowing and fertilizing the pasture. This complete guide offers both beginner and experienced hobby farmers all of the essential information necessary to purchase and maintain a small herd of beef cattle. Featuring insight on buying cattle, feeding and nutrition, handling, grazing, keeping them healthy, and so much more. Also included is a chapter on pairing cows and heifers, breeding, artificial insemination, the care of pregnant cows, calving, caring for the young, and weaning calves. The final chapter focuses on getting beef processed, grading meat, and selling the final product.