Syllabus of Illustrated Lecture on Profitable Cattle Feeding (Classic Reprint)

Frederick B. Mumford

ISBN 10: 1528291395 / ISBN 13: 9781528291392

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is a guide to understanding the characteristics of successful beef cattle feeding. It examines the five important factors that determine the profitability of the feeding operation: conformation, quality, breeding, age, and feeding methods. The book delves into the topic of cattle conformation, explaining the ideal physical traits that contribute to a profitable animal. It also discusses the importance of quality, emphasizing the correlation between fine-textured hair, supple skin, and dense bone with early maturity and rapid fattening. The author highlights the significant role of breeding in producing high-quality cattle, providing evidence that well-bred animals command higher prices due to their superior meat quality. Furthermore, the book explores the influence of age on the cost of gain, demonstrating that younger animals gain weight more efficiently than older ones. It also details various feeding methods and their impact on profitability, including the use of nitrogenous roughage, corn rations, and silage. This comprehensive guide provides valuable insights into the complexities of beef cattle feeding. By understanding the principles outlined in this book, farmers and ranchers can maximize the profitability of their operations while producing high-quality beef that meets market demands. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781528291392_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Syllabus of Illustrated Lecture on Profitable Cattle Feeding (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1528291395
• ISBN 13: 9781528291392
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Pets and Animals

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Synopsis

Mastering profitable cattle feeding with practical, hands-on guidance
This illustrated guide examines how to judge cattle quality, understand carcass value, and choose feeding strategies that improve profit. It uses diagrams and real-world examples to show which cuts add the most value and how breed and maturity affect market prices.

The book blends theory with action, offering a clear path from selecting good feeders to applying feeding plans that fit different seasons and grain prices. Readers will learn to assess body conformation, ribs and back, and a well-formed chest and girth—key indicators of potential fattening performance and final meat quality.

• How to read and apply diagrams that map carcass cuts, their weights, and typical prices.


• What makes a feeder stock solid, including neck, shoulder, chest, and rib structure.


• The role of breed and breeding in quality, gain, and profitability.


• Seasonal feeding approaches and practical grain-and-forage mixes for different situations.

Ideal for readers of livestock husbandry and cattle feeders who want a practical, evidence-based resource to improve cattle fattening outcomes and farm economics.