Your Calf: A Kid's Guide to Raising and Showing Beef and Dairy Calves

Thomas, Heather Smith

ISBN 10: 0882669478 / ISBN 13: 9780882669472

Published by Storey Publishing, LLC, 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Your Calf: A Kid's Guide to Raising and Showing Beef and Dairy Calves
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0882669478
• ISBN 13: 9780882669472
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: acceptable

About this title

Synopsis

Designed for kids ages 9 and up, this friendly and encouraging guide introduces children to the fun and rewarding experience of raising a calf. With age-appropriate instructions, clear photographs, and easy-to-read diagrams, Heather Smith Thomas covers the basics of choosing the right calf, feeding and housing, showing, and calf health care. Whether they’re interested in raising an animal for beef or dairy, children will find everything they need to know to safely and successfully care for their very own calf.

About the Author

Heather Smith Thomas has written extensively on animal health care, authoring thousands of articles and 24 books on the subject. Her books include Storey’s Guide to Raising Beef Cattle, Essential Guide to Calving, Getting Started with Beef & Dairy Cattle, The Cattle Health Handbook, The Horse Conformation Handbook, Storey’s Guide to Raising Horses, Storey’s Guide to Training Horses, and Stable Smarts. She raises cattle and horses on her family ranch in Salmon, Idaho.