Grass-Fed Cattle: How to Produce and Market Natural Beef

by Julius Ruechel

Successfully raise grass-fed cattle and enjoy the benefits of great-tasting beef and a financially stable enterprise. In this comprehensive guide, Julius Ruechel covers every aspect of raising healthy and thriving grass-fed cattle, offering advice on herd selection, pasture management, medical care, necessary equipment, winter grazing, slaughtering procedures, and more. With tips on creating a viable business plan and identifying niche markets for your beef, Ruechel provides everything you need to know to develop a profitable and environmentally sustainable grass-fed cattle operation.  

Genres: Agriculture

384 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2006

Reviews

[Enesmith · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was informative and quite detailed, and once I'm actually setting up a grass-fed beef program, it will be invaluable. Not much I can apply now, as I am still in suburbia.

[Yaron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another bible - invaluable. Excellent for pasture and grazing management. Especially the field managment.
Ruechel's description of managing your relationship with the cows and how to move them with minimal stress underpinned the behaviour we had witnessed amongst alot of Cornish South Devon farmers. As a result we have calm, happy cows that accept us working with them, and trust us.

[Ryan Mayer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

Loved it will use it as I start my new life as a rancher. Thank you how about one in buying the land?

[Dave · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much good information in this book. I made sure to always have a highlighter in hand when reading. I loved it and will be returning to it again if ever the need arises.

[Gabrielle W. · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great book if you're new to raising cattle (like I was). Very nicely written.

[Jessie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely interesting and exciting!! Do have to remember to adapt his Canadian climate practices to wherever you will be farming though.

[Steven Atwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource

My wife and I are going to be raising angus beef cattle and this book really helped us out. If you are going to be getting into raising cattle, read this book.

[Dr. Catherine]

Hubby John is reading & will update after he's finished...looks very good!