<p><strong>New in the Third Edition</strong></p><p>New chapters on herd genetics grazing methods and tips for lowering the cost of production plus 17 new color diagrams figures and tables.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Authoritative Reference</strong></p><p>With a PhD in Animal Science and more than forty-five years of experience as a practicing</p><p>veterinarian Bob Sager gives ranchers students and extension agents the practical tips and scientific knowledge they need to raise healthy beef cattle.</p><p>Packed with facts the Handbook includes chapters on the most crucial aspects of beef</p><p>calf health: gestational care; colostrum feeding and supplementation; scours and dehydration; pneumonia and BRD; and vaccination and preventive health.</p><p>Includes more than 90 full-color diagrams figures and tables that clarify key concepts</p><p>plus a guide to performing field necropsies and a gallery of commonly-used products and tools.</p><p><br></p>