Practical Cattle Farming

Practical Cattle Farming is written by two experienced, practising veterinarians, and covers the essential elements of beef and dairy cattle farming and the latest cutting-edge scientific research, and is therefore of value both to the novice and to those with experience. The text is clearly written and includes helpful explanatory notes and detailed practical information.

This new edition 2021 in paperback examines the principles of beef and dairy production, and the husbandry of cattle from the newborn calf to adulthood. It explores the practical aspects of nutrition, housing, grazing and fertility management including the common problems, how these may be identified and corrected, and some of the economic factors that must be considered. The principles of disease prevention and control in order to maximize the success of the cattle unit is analysed and the factors that determine the welfare of the cattle and the relevant English laws are outlined.

About the Authors

Kat Bazeley BSc, BVSc, CertWEL, MRCVS has worked in farm animal health throughout her career. She spent ten years as a clinical lecturer at the University of Bristol's Veterinary School and holds the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeon's Certificate in Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law. Kat now works at the Kingfisher Veterinary Practice in Somerset.

Alastair Hayton BVM&S, DCHP, MRCVS holds the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeon's Diploma in Cattle Health and Production and is on the Royal College's Board for Cattle Health and Production. In 2006 he was jointly awarded the Vetoquinol award for 'Outstanding Contribution to the British Cattle Veterinary Industry'. He is a partner in the Kingfisher Veterinary Practice in Somerset.

150 colour photographs, 40 diagrams