American Highland Cattle Association
Highland Breeder's Guide
An Owner's Manual
Everything you need to know about your Highland
Cattle.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
BREED CHARACTERISTICS
Highland Breed Characteristics, Angus Mackay . . . . . . . . . .
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GENETICS AND SELECTION
Structural Correctness in Beef Cattle, Harlan Ritchie, Ph.D., &
Peter Anderson, Ph.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Genetics 101, Scott Barao,Ph.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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NUTRITION
Getting Started Grazing, Ohio State University Extension . . . .
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Winter Feeding, William Lipsey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Finishing Rations, Jim Welch,Ph.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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REPRODUCTION
Calving Time, Pat White,D.V.M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Artificial Insemination vs. Natural Selection, William Lipsey .
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Gestation Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MANAGEMENT
Basics For Highland Owners, Tom Field, Ph.D., John Scanga,
Ph.D.,
Celina Johnson,Ph.D.,Brett Kaysen & Michael Hays . . . . . . . .
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The Value of Information, Tom Field,Ph.D. . . . . . . . . . . .
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Minimum and Maximum Herd Health Program, Pat White,D.V.M. . . .
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Weaning Strategies, William Lipsey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Halter Breaking, Jim Welch,Ph.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Treatment of Calf Scours, Pat White,D.V.M. . . . . . . . . . . .
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Fly Strike and Pinkeye, Jim Welch,Ph.D. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Control and Restraint, Ted Millen,D.V.M.,Ph.D. . . . . . . . . .
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Fencing and Handling Facilities, Pat White,D.V.M. . . . . . . .
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Shelter, Pat White,D.V.M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Trucking Highland Cattle, Dick LeClar . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MARKETING AND PROMOTION
Farm Direct Marketing Meat, Alberta Agriculture Food and Rural
Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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