{"product_id":"the-family-cow-paperback","title":"The Family Cow - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDirk Van Loon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA family cow can provide an endless supply of delicious fresh milk, but also requires a large investment of time and money. In this practical guide, Dirk van Loon provides detailed information on choosing an appropriate breed for your needs, nutrition, milking, health care, and bovine behavior. With expert advice on everything you need to know keep your animal healthy, happy, and productive, you'll soon be enjoying all the benefits a family cow can bring. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is\u003ci\u003e the\u003c\/i\u003e basic book -- yet with all the essential details -- for the family that decides to keep a cow for all the benefits she can provide. Learn first the costs, the gains, what she gives and takes. There are practical, fully illustrated chapters that include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The history and behavior of the cow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Nutritional needs, from grass to milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Buying a cow -- the sources, breeds and factors to consider.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Handling techniques, housing and fencing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Feeds and feeding -- cow and calf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Milking and uses of milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Health and diseases, breeding and calving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Growing feed crops, use of manure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Family Cow\u003c\/i\u003e is complete with data charts and tables, a glossary of agricultural terms, and source lists of books and equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 9.07 x 5.94 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 03, 1976\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52040971223341,"sku":"9780882660660","price":20.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/VkxXeXdUQVZhZHNBbFcrSWt6Ni9PQT09.webp?v=1777988893","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-family-cow-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}