With the welfare of the cows as the first consideration, Malcolm Stansfield lays out the tasks and techniques of the herdsman so that he or she can gain satisfaction from a job efficiently done. Topics covered include: General stockmanship, feeding and cow management; Milking, housing, herd health and calf rearing; Herd replacements, breeding, AI and bulls; Preparing stock for show and sale; Maintenance of machine and equipment; and Records and recording.