This title was originally published as "Traditional Cattle Breeds and How to Keep Them" (ISBN: 1 904871 03 8) and is aimed at anyone considering keeping cattle on a small-scale, for hobby or profit.With the emphasis very much on the conservation of the rare and native breeds the contents include: selection, breeds (native, rare and commercial), day-to-day management and nutrition. Also included are sections on grass grazing, housing, breeding and showing as well as keeping a family cow, cattle ailments, dairying, sales and marketing, thus making this the essential reference for the small-scale cattle keeper.
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Peter King works with the Rare Breed Survival Trust and is a cattle judge at various shows and events. Former manager of reggae band Steel Pulse, when not farming or judging he DJs at various events, including Glastonbury.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Miss B
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The book is very informative and the author knowledgable. Covers pretty much every aspect of keeping cattle, for beginners like me it is a must have book.
I couldn't put this one down until I had finished it!
I couldn't put this one down until I had finished it!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By J. Moore
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I would highly recommend this book to smallholders as it gives a good overview of the options and breeds and how to look after them. Nothing on TB, so not 5*, but got all that info from the DEFRA rep when he came to fill in the endless paperwork!
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I bought this as the proud new owner of 2 Dexters with calves at foot. It is well written and easy to understand but I have found that it does not answer specific questions like how much to feed in winter and the detail of what to expect with calving, before, during and after. What I have learned from this book is primarily to keep a good eye on the beasts and do what you think is right so they look right. I can see the point of this but not a good confidence giver for a complete beginner.
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