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Heather Smith Thomas
Heather Smith Thomas has written extensively on animal health care, authoring thousands of articles and 24 books on the subject. Her books include Storey’s Guide to Raising Beef Cattle, Essential Guide to Calving, Getting Started with Beef & Dairy Cattle, The Cattle Health Handbook, The Horse Conformation Handbook, Storey’s Guide to Raising Horses, Storey’s Guide to Training Horses, and Stable Smarts. She raises cattle and horses on her family ranch in Salmon, Idaho.
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Storey’s Guide to Raising Horses, 3rd Edition
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…
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Storey’s Guide to Training Horses, 3rd Edition
Storey’s Guide to Training Horses is a one-stop reference for every aspect of horse training, including a complete program for turning a shy and gangly…
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Storey’s Guide to Raising Beef Cattle, 4th Edition
Whether a farmer is raising one cow or a herd, Storey’s Guide to Raising Beef Cattle is the most reliable reference for ensuring a successful,…
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Your Calf
Designed for kids ages 9 and up, this friendly and encouraging guide introduces children to the fun and rewarding experience of raising a calf. With…
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Whether you are caring for a single dairy cow or a large herd, this guide provides all the information you need to keep your cattle…
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Essential Guide to Calving
Whether you keep a single milk cow or care for a large herd, you’ll benefit from this comprehensive guide to calving. With expert advice gained…
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Stable Smarts
Whether you’ve been working with horses for just a few months or have been at it for decades, there’s always something new to learn. In…
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Getting Started with Beef & Dairy Cattle
Raising a cow for milk or beef can be a satisfying, rewarding, and even entertaining enterprise. Veteran rancher Heather Smith Thomas helps you develop your…
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The Horse Conformation Handbook
Horses with good conformation move fluidly, experience less wear and tear on joints, and are more apt to stay fit. Explaining how conformation relates to…