Raising Cattle for Milk and Meat: the Essential Guide to Dual-purpose Management, Covering Genetics, Nutrition, Pasture Rotation, Health Protocols, and Farm Profitability.

You’ve got a cow. Why settle for just one paycheck?Running a dual-purpose cattle operation; getting maximum milk yield and premium beef from the same herd is the smartest way to farm. But it requires mastering two separate markets and a whole lot of cow math.This isn’t your grandfather’s dry farm manual. Written with wit, warmth, and relentless practicality, this comprehensive guide cuts through the guesswork to give you the data-driven systems you need to thrive.Inside this 20-chapter handbook, you’ll learn how to master the entire dual-purpose cycle, including:Bovine Matchmaking: Deciphering EPDs and selecting sires that balance high milk production with superior beef carcass quality.Feed and Forage Science: Designing optimized TMRs (Total Mixed Rations) and implementing Rotational Grazing to cut feed costs while hitting high ADG (Average Daily Gain) targets.Dual Production Mastery: Juggling the intense routine of dairy (low SCC, dry cow management) with the patient, weight-driven focus of beef (finishing protocols and yield grading).The Business End: Establishing iron-clad Record-Keeping Templates, using the Break-Even Calculator, and setting profitable pricing for both direct-to-consumer and wholesale markets.Stop treating your farm like an expensive hobby. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to optimize an existing herd, this book provides the actionable tools; from health protocols to detailed financial spreadsheets, to turn your cattle into a highly efficient, dual-income engine.Ready to get twice the return for the same amount of hay?