The newly revised and updated third edition of “Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle” is aimed at anyone who raises or works with cattle — from 4-H to large operators. In 340 pages, author Heather Smith Thomas covers health, handling and breeding. The revised edition includes current treatments and vaccine options, grass feeding, toxic pasture plants, building low-maintenance facilities, step-by-step calving procedures, advice on humane handling and slaughtering, and sales and marketing tips. It's available for $19.95 from www.storey.com.
