Raising a cow for milk or beef can be a satisfying, rewarding, and even
entertaining enterprise. Veteran rancher Heather Smith Thomas helps you
develop your cattle-farming vision, providing expert advice on choosing
the appropriate animal for your needs and budget. With detailed profiles
of breed attributes and in-depth coverage of issues like conformation,
disposition, and milk or meat yield, this guide will give even the
newest farmer the knowledge and confidence to start a successful
cattle-raising operation.