Discover how humanely handling your livestock can improve the day-to-day operation and profitability of your farm. Stressing the importance of understanding livestock behavior, Temple Grandin shows you how to develop a respectful working relationship with your animals to promote their health and productivity. With detailed construction plans for animal-friendly facilities of all sizes and dozens of low-stress methods for moving your livestock on pastures, padlocks, and feedlot pens, this guide has everything you need to know to create a comfortable atmosphere for thriving, happy livestock.
| ISBN: | 9781603420280 |
| Publication date: | 18th June 2008 |
| Author: | Temple Grandin, Mark Deesing |
| Publisher: | Storey Publishing an imprint of Little, Brown |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 227 pages |
| Genres: |
Animal husbandry Agriculture, agribusiness and food production industries Sustainable agriculture |