Raising Dual-Purpose Cattle for Milk & Beef: A Beginner's Guide to Breeds, Pasture Care, Nutrition, Milking, Calving & Low-Stress Herd Management (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798278317791)

Raising Dual-Purpose Cattle for Milk & Beef is a complete beginner's guide to managing cattle that excel in both milk and meat production. Designed for small farms, homesteads and first-time keepers, it explains practical, low-input systems that support healthy animals and consistent yields.

Inside you'll learn how to:

• Compare dual-purpose breeds and choose cattle suited to your land and climate

• Plan fencing, shelter, water setups and safe handling areas

• Build productive pastures using rotation, rest periods and forage balance

• Understand nutrition, lactation needs, mineral support and rumen health

• Establish milking routines, manage udder care and maintain hygiene

• Identify illness early and use preventative health care strategies

• Prepare for calving, support newborn calves and manage weaning options

• Use low-stress stockmanship for safer handling and calmer herds

• Track production, breeding cycles and herd performance with simple record-keeping

Whether you want milk for your household, beef for the freezer or both for local sales, this guide gives you clear steps for raising productive, well-balanced dual-purpose cattle.