Science And Practice Of Pig Production

Author : Colin T. Whittemore
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 140517353X
Total Pages : 704 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Whittemore's Science and Practice of Pig Production written by Colin T. Whittemore and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The science and practice of pig production has changed rapidly overrecent decades; new husbandry practices, new understandings ofgrowth, reproduction and health, new appreciations of welfare andenvironmental impact, new nutritional approaches, and modernreproductive and genetic techniques have all come into being,together with the emergence of new health challenges. Now in its third edition, this long established reference bookon the management, breeding, feeding, nutrition, health and welfareof pigs has been fully revised to provide clear and currentinformation on both the practical and scientific aspects of the pigindustry. With the help of a new panel of international experts anda senior editor, the overall structure now contains input frominternational centres across Europe and North America. This edition includes: Updated versions of existing chapters; Completely revised and new sections on: Pig meat and carcassquality, Reproduction, The maintenance of health, Nutritional valueof protein and amino acids in feed stuffs, Value of fats and oilsin pig diets, Product marketing, Environmental management,Simulation modelling; Input from international authorities; Many tables, diagrams, photographs and figures.

Author : Colin Whittemore
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 13 : 9780632050864
Total Pages : 640 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Science and Practice of Pig Production written by Colin Whittemore and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1998-11-16 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a fully comprehensive handbook providing a clear and informative guide to the management, health and welfare of pigs. Practical elements of the text are derived from worldwide knowledge of production practices at farm level, while scientific aspects are dealt with in depth to allow full understanding. The information is presented in a style that encourages both practical and scientific reference. The text is illustrated throughout with tables, diagrams, photographs and figures, and the information is clearly presented, enabling immediate scientific and practical use.

Author : Irene Camerlink
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0323915736
Total Pages : 624 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advances in Pig Welfare written by Irene Camerlink and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2023-10-03 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Pig Welfare, Second Edition continues its complete coverage of key areas of pig welfare assessment, management and improvement. The book covers both recent developments and reviews of historical welfare issues, with 12 new chapters addressing the most relevant and significant issues from a global perspective. Sections review the needs of pigs, including chapters on the physical environment and the social and emotional needs of the animals, key welfare issues in the pig’s lifecycle from birth to slaughter, including weaning, aggression and pig-human interactions, and emerging topics such as prenatal stress, individual differences and organic farming. Final sections cover pig welfare and attitudes towards pig welfare amongst farmers and other stakeholders. Written by an international team of leaders in the field, the book continues to be a useful resource for practicing vets involved in welfare assessment, welfare research scientists and students, and indeed anyone with a professional interest in the welfare of pigs. Provides the most recent research applications in pig welfare Analyzes on-farm assessments of pig welfare, an extremely important marker for the monitoring of real welfare with impacts and implications for changes in other husbandry systems Includes factors that affect pig welfare, how to practically control these factors, and the impact that these factors have on animal health Provides new chapters on economics, husbandry, environment, climate change and precision livestock

Author : Wendy Scudamore
Publisher : Crowood
ISBN 13 : 1785000640
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Small-scale Outdoor Pig Breeding written by Wendy Scudamore and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2015-05-31 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small-scale Outdoor Pig Breeding is a comprehensive guide to breeding and rearing pigs in natural conditions without compromising their well-being. The book provides support for novice pig-keepers hoping to breed their own pigs. Moreover, it also acts as a valuable reference for more experienced breeders and offers information about different breeds of pigs and their respective needs. Topics covered include: choosing a breed; selecting a boar; hogging and mating; gestation care; farrowing; and hand rearing. This invaluable reference guide to breeding and rearing pigs is aimed at all pig-keepers, whether novice or more experienced, and also smallholders, farmers and rare breed enthusiasts. Fully illustrated with 77 colour photographs and diagrams.

Author : John Abraham
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 100006638X
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Swine Production and Management written by John Abraham and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-02-28 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book elaborately covers all topics of swine management like breeding, feeding, housing, health management and pork production technology.The book is well supported by a large number of illustrations and tables which makes the understanding of the text very simple and easy. It will be very useful for all students as well as professionals. Note: T& F does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Author : Colin Trengove Whittemore
Publisher : Longman Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 9780582455900
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pig Production written by Colin Trengove Whittemore and published by Longman Publishing Group. This book was released on 1980-01-01 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The plant and the product - pig units and pig meat; Reproduction; Pig growth; Diet selection; Ration selection; Strategy for meat production; Pig breeding; Housing; Monitoring performance: records and control.

Author : Palmer Joseph Holden
Publisher : Prentice Hall
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 582 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Swine Science written by Palmer Joseph Holden and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2006 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For introductory courses in swine science found in the animal science department. This book meets the needs of anyone interested in today's swine industry. This new edition continues to present readers with a comprehensive, yet practical overview of all phases of the swine industry. Fully updated, reorganized and revised, the seventh edition of this book provides readers with a comprehensive resource for understanding and being competitive in the pork production industry today. The revised order of the chapters develops the book from an historical perspective and a foundation of statistical data on the importance of the pork industry. Chapters on genetics and nutrition have been divided into basic and applied chapters, allowing students the opportunity to both understand the science and to move into practical applications of the principles learned. The new edition includes the biology, production, processing and business aspects of swine. It covers large-scale commercial production as well as small-scale producers and sustainable production.

Author : Mike R. Taverner
Publisher : Elsevier Science Health Science Division
ISBN 13 : 9780444883476
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pig Production written by Mike R. Taverner and published by Elsevier Science Health Science Division. This book was released on 1996 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume the principles and practices of pig breeding, feeding and management are presented by world leaders in each area of technology. They describe the developments in technology that have enabled and supported enormous changes in global pig meat production. This volume captures the global perspective for pig meat in a rapidly changing world and is written primarily for use by people who have a specialist interest in animal production: research scientists, teachers, students, as well as policy makers, extension officers and consultants. The information presented covers systems and principles of world-wide interest, as is the case with other volumes in the series.

Author : Peter G. G. Jackson
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0702028282
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Pig Medicine written by Peter G. G. Jackson and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filling a much needed place in veterinary medicine, Handbook of Pig Medicine provides the knowledge needed to recognize, diagnose, treat and control pig diseases in practice. The book includes high quality illustrations which, where appropriate, complement written descriptions of clinical signs. It deals with medical, surgical and reproductive problems in pigs. Clinical examination of the individual pig and the investigation of herd problems are covered in detail, along with a study on pig population medicine. Each body system is considered with special attention to clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, chapters in the book discuss obstetrics, pig haematology and biochemistry as well as differential diagnosis. Other topics discussed, include organic and outdoor pigs; problems of the pet pig, sampling, euthanasia and post-mortem examination. Written by two experienced clinicians and clinical teachers Succinct, reader-friendly text intended for quick and effective use Over 250 high quality colour illustrations support the text Detailed description of clinical examination of pigs - an essential part of diagnosis Provides students and clinicians with the knowledge and the skills to deal with pig patients effectively

Author : Irvin Mpofu
Publisher : Upfront Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781844261826
Total Pages : 115 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pig Production written by Irvin Mpofu and published by Upfront Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise guide to running a successful pig enterprise. Practical advice on all aspects of day-to-day management is supplemented by essential background information on nutrition, reproduction, genetics, and evaluation and testing techniques. The changing requirements of pigs as they develop are described, as are the differing demands of large and small production units.