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Small-Scale Livestock Farming
A Grass-Based Approach for Health, Sustainability, and Profit
by Carol Ekarius
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Carol Ekarius' natural, organic approach to livestock management produces healthier animals, reduces feed and health care costs, and maximizes your profit. Includes case studies of successful farmers, nitty-gritty details of every facet of livestock farming, and fascinating insights on how to work with nature instead of against it.
Much more than just a book on grazing, the 5 sections will help you develop a sustainable farming plan.
224 pages illustrations throughout.
The author, Carol Ekarius and her husband have more than 20 years experience farming and raising livestock.
from Storey Publishing whose mission is to publish practical information that encourages personal independence in harmony with the environment.
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Publisher's Note |
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Author Carol Ekarius begins by helping farmers evaluate their land and lifestyle so they can choose the livestock that is best for them, then provides all the information small farmers need to get started using the holistic management model. Ekarius presents niche marketing strategies, explains the legalities of livestock farming, and offers advice for long-term financial and biological planning. "Small-Scale Livestock Farming" also explains basic animal husbandry issues for cattle, chickens, goats, horses, pigs, and sheep. Readers will learn about livestock genetics, breeding, and reproduction, as well as how to provide appropriate feed and facilities.
From the Back Cover
Starting a small-scale livestock farm? First, you need this book!
Yes, you can have a prosperous farm and achieve the lifestyle of your dreams -- and farming expert Carol Ekarius will show you how. Small farms can pay big dividends, Ekarius explains, but hard work alone isn't enough: Success demands knowledge and effective management. Ekarius's natural, organic approach to livestock management produces healthier animals, reduces feed and healthcare costs, and maximizes your profit. Through case studies of successful farmers, nitty-gritty details on every facet of livestock farming, and fascinating insights for working with nature instead of against it, you'll learn to make your farm thrive. Small-Scale Livestock Farming will help you:
- Determine what you want from your farming life (even if your farm is simply a few backyard animals)
- Choose suitable livestock
- Understand housing, fencing, and feeding needs of livestock
- Learn about reproducing stock and caring for your animals' health
- Investigate conventional and cutting-edge market strategies
- Create a complete financial and biological farm plan
- Make decisions that are good for you, for your animals, and for your land |
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Contents
Five Major Sections with chapters in each
Section I The Roots of Grass Based Farming
1 Intro
2 Livestock & the Environment
3 The Holistic Management Model
4 Grass Based Farming basics
Section II Animal Husbandry
5 Genetics, Breeding & Training
6 Feeds & Feeding
7 Facilities
8 Health & Reproduction
Section III Marketing
9 Finding a niche
10 Legalities
11 Butchering and processing
Section IV Planning
Farm Planning
13 Financial Planning
14 Biological Planning
15 Monitoring
Section V Appendixes
A. Animals by species
B. Composition of Feedstuffs
C. Figuring Feeds and Feeding
D Grasses and Legumes
E Resources
F Calculations, Equations, and Equivalents
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