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Books - Great Reading for our Passion
« on: September 11, 2011, 04:37:02 PM »
I have come across several books that help me understand and deal with my Highland Cattle interest. Of those books, Temple Grandin has to be my favorite author. I you have a book on cattle you like, please post it here.

1- "Animals in Translation" by Temple Grandin
Helps you understand animal psychology

2- "Humane Livestock Handling" by Temple Grandin
Give you plans, understanding how her system works ( mostly for large ranchers and slaughter houses.

3- "West Highland Cattle: The Grand Olde Breed" by John MacKensie (can be bought at AHCA)
Republished parts of old writings from early 1700 plus commentary of today's Highlands.

4- Storey's Guide to "Raising Beef Cattle" by Heather Smith Thomas

5- "Grass Fed Cattle" Julius Ruechel

6- "The Cattle Health Handbook" by Heather Smith Thomas

7- "Essential Guide to Calving" by Heather Smith Thomas
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Glenn Young
Young Sprout Farms - Tyler TX
www.YoungSproutFarms.com