Livestock Books

How to choose, build, and maintain the best fence for your plants and animals. Protect your livestock and gardens with electric fencing. In this Storey basics guide, Ann Larkin Hansen describes the pros and cons of different varieties of electric fencing...

How to cut, dry, rake, gather, and store a nourishing crop. Ann Larkin Hansen offers expert advice on everything from scythes to disc mowers, and details the pros and cons of using horse power or tractors. You’ll learn how to choose the right species for...

A complete guide to building healthy pasture for grass-based meat & dairy animals. The health and profitability of grass-based livestock begins with the food they eat. In managing pasture, author dale strickler guides farmers and ranchers through the...

Improve your soil’s ability to hold and supply moisture for plants; maintain feed and drinking water for livestock when rainfall is limited; redesign agricultural systems to fit semi-arid climates. Rainfall levels are rarely optimal, but there are...

Help your horse put his best foot forward! Stressing the critical importance of hoof care to your horse’s overall health, this guide covers all aspects of proper hoof maintenance - from dealing with lost shoes, cracks, and thrush to promoting healthy...

An Introductory Guide to Keeping a Productive Family Cow. You don't need acres of land to keep a cow healthy, happy, and productive. You can raise one right in your own backyard, producing more than enough milk for a single family - up to six gallons per...

Breeding, Care, Facilities. Now with full-color photography and illustrations throughout, the completely updated third edition of Storey’s Guide to Raising Horses is the most comprehensive horse husbandry handbook available, whether...