Small Cattle for Small Farms

Small Cattle for Small Farms

A practical guide to keeping and managing small cattle breeds on lifestyle blocks, hobby farms, and small-scale commercial operations. Written for beginners and experienced farmers alike, it covers breed selection, genetics, breeding, husbandry, nutrition, land management, herd monitoring, marketing, and current requirements for cattle and landowners.

Key Features

• Covers small cattle breeds suitable for small farms
• Provides guidance on selecting cattle and breeding stock
• Explains different production systems and farming approaches
• Covers essential cattle equipment and husbandry
• Introduces genetics and breeding systems
• Provides advice on nutrition and maintaining healthy cattle
• Covers land management and herd monitoring
• Includes practical guidance on showing and marketing cattle
• Explains relevant government requirements for land and stockowners
• Uses photographs and simple diagrams to clarify key concepts
• Suitable for small farmers, hobby farmers, beginners, and cattle breeders