Format: Paperback  

ISBN: 9781580177061

Pages: 336

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Whether you keep a single-family milk cow or oversee a large herd, there is much to be gained by improving your knowledge of bovine pregnancies and deliveries. Your ability to effectively handle all types of calving situations is your best guarantee for the future health of your calves, your cows, and your farm.

Author Heather Smith Thomas has presided over thousands of calf births on her ranch. Her decades of hands-on experience will guide you through every situation likely to arrive before, during, and after calving — from routine births to nursing difficulties. It’s in your hands to give your calves the healthiest start possible!

About the author
Thomas has been raising cattle since she was 12 years old. She and her husband have raised a herd of cattle that they have cross-bred to meet the needs of their rugged and hilly ranch in Salmon, Idaho. Thomas has written many books, including Storey’s Your Calf and Guide to Raising Beef Cattle. Her most recent work is Guide to Raising Horses, the newest book in the popular Storey’s Animal Handbook Series. Thomas has also written many articles on horses, farms and livestock. She and her husband live in Idaho.