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Managing a Cow-Calf Business - An Essential Guide

 
 
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This manual/CD-Rom set is targeted at adults who are interested in starting a cow-calf operation. Students, beginning operators or operators who haven’t moved beyond a basic operation will also find this information useful. Using an educational design this package walks you through the different areas you need to manage to have a successful operation. There are modules on:
  • Big Picture Management
  • Genetics
  • Nutrition
  • Reproduction
  • Herd Health
  • Grazing Management
  • Environmental Best Management Practices
  • Marketing
  • Finance and Economics
  • Human Resource Management
  • Cattle Handling and Feeding Management
  • Getting Started – Building Your Plan
Each module contains a general overview, a list of key points, interactive learning exercises, an explanation of basic concepts and a summary featuring strategies and targets. This package also provides more in-depth information through references, footnotes and weblinks.

By working through the different modules the user can expect to end up with a plan for starting a cow-calf operation.

Agdex 420/10-2
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For more information about the content of this document, contact Ada Serafinchon or Agriculture Information Services.
This information published to the web on May 5, 2008.