THE HIGHLAND CATTLE OWNER’S HANDBOOK: In-Depth Highland Cattle Care Guidance for Developing Balanced Habitat Systems, Strong Herd Bonds and Long-Term Agricultural Success - Couverture souple

V. GLOVER, ALISON

 
9798271775338: THE HIGHLAND CATTLE OWNER’S HANDBOOK: In-Depth Highland Cattle Care Guidance for Developing Balanced Habitat Systems, Strong Herd Bonds and Long-Term Agricultural Success
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ISBN 13 : 9798271775338
Editeur : Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

Highland cattle are known for their striking beauty, calm temperament, resilience, and exceptional meat quality — but raising them successfully requires more than admiration. Whether you are a new keeper or an experienced livestock manager transitioning to Highlands, this handbook provides the practical guidance, environmental understanding, and herd-management strategies you need to ensure healthy, thriving animals and a sustainable farming operation.

Drawing from real-world experience and sound agricultural knowledge, this comprehensive guide walks you through every stage of Highland cattle care — from early planning and pasture setup to herd bonding and long-term productivity.

Inside This Handbook, You Will Learn:

🏞️ Habitat & Pasture System Design
How to create a healthy grazing environment that supports natural foraging, nutrient recycling, and seasonal adaptation.

🐂 Understanding Highland Cattle Behavior
Herd hierarchy, maternal instincts, calm handling approaches, and how social structure affects overall wellness.

🥕 Balanced Nutrition & Feeding Programs
Pasture rotation, winter hay feeding, mineral supplementation, safe forage options, and avoiding nutritional stress.

🤝 Bonding, Training & Low-Stress Handling
Practical methods to build trust, reduce fear reactions, and encourage cooperative behavior in both calves and adults.

🩺 Health Management & Wellness Monitoring
Recognizing early signs of illness, hoof and coat care, parasite prevention, breeding considerations, and field-safe first aid.

🌱 Sustainable Herd Growth & Long-Term Planning
Breeding selection, record-keeping, herd expansion, cost management, land use efficiency, and future-proof farming strategies.

Whether your goal is self-sufficiency, a family homestead herd, or a structured agricultural operation, The Highland Cattle Owner’s Handbook gives you the confidence and knowledge to raise healthy, stress-free cattle while supporting land stewardship and farm sustainability.

A trusted companion for farmers, ranchers, homesteaders, educators, and animal lovers.

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Éditeur
Independently published
Date d'édition
2025
Langue
anglais
ISBN 13 
9798271775338
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
172
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