The Science Of Animal Husbandry

Author : James Blakely
Publisher : Prentice Hall
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 680 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Science of Animal Husbandry written by James Blakely and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1994 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise but comprehensive introductory text covers the production and care of domestic animals.

Author : Ashlie Archer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781682867921
Total Pages : 213 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Animal Husbandry: Perspectives on Production and Management written by Ashlie Archer and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-18 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The branch of agriculture that deals with the raising of animals for the provision of food, fiber and other products is referred to as animal husbandry. Many commercial sectors are dependent on the optimum production and management of animals. These include the dairy and meat industry, aquaculture production, honey manufacture, silk farming, etc. Animals can be reared both intensively and extensively. In extensive farming, animals are allowed to roam at will. In intensive systems, they are kept in high-density feedlots, climate-controlled buildings, barns, cages, etc. and their forage is provided. There is an increased reliance on intensive animal farming and production systems suited to the land available in modern animal husbandry. Besides these, there is also an increased use of chemical and mechanized methods. Embryo transfer and artificial insemination are common practices today to improve productivity or quality of the animals. This book discusses the fundamentals as well as modern approaches of animal husbandry. It attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under this discipline and how such concepts have practical applications. For all readers who are interested in modern animal husbandry, the case studies included herein will serve as an excellent guide to develop a comprehensive understanding.

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309316472
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Critical Role of Animal Science Research in Food Security and Sustainability written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By 2050 the world's population is projected to grow by one-third, reaching between 9 and 10 billion. With globalization and expected growth in global affluence, a substantial increase in per capita meat, dairy, and fish consumption is also anticipated. The demand for calories from animal products will nearly double, highlighting the critical importance of the world's animal agriculture system. Meeting the nutritional needs of this population and its demand for animal products will require a significant investment of resources as well as policy changes that are supportive of agricultural production. Ensuring sustainable agricultural growth will be essential to addressing this global challenge to food security. Critical Role of Animal Science Research in Food Security and Sustainability identifies areas of research and development, technology, and resource needs for research in the field of animal agriculture, both nationally and internationally. This report assesses the global demand for products of animal origin in 2050 within the framework of ensuring global food security; evaluates how climate change and natural resource constraints may impact the ability to meet future global demand for animal products in sustainable production systems; and identifies factors that may impact the ability of the United States to meet demand for animal products, including the need for trained human capital, product safety and quality, and effective communication and adoption of new knowledge, information, and technologies. The agricultural sector worldwide faces numerous daunting challenges that will require innovations, new technologies, and new ways of approaching agriculture if the food, feed, and fiber needs of the global population are to be met. The recommendations of Critical Role of Animal Science Research in Food Security and Sustainability will inform a new roadmap for animal science research to meet the challenges of sustainable animal production in the 21st century.

Author : R. Renaville
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0306468875
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biotechnology in Animal Husbandry written by R. Renaville and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-04-11 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Animal biotechnology is a broad umbrella encompassing the polarities of fundamental and applied research including molecular modelling, molecular and quantitative genetics, gene manipulation, development of diagnostics and vaccines and manipulation of tissue or digestion metabolism by growth promoters. Although animal biotechnology in the broadest sense is not new, what is new is the level of complexity and precision involved in scientists' current ability to manipulate living organisms. This new book sets out to show that the important ideas in animal biotechnology are exciting and relevant to everyday experience. It represents an important update of the literature for research workers, lecturers, and advisers in animal science, but is also a core text for advanced undergraduate courses in animal science and biotechnology. It will be an essential acquisition for librarians in agriculture and veterinary science.

Author : David Fraser
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118697367
Total Pages : 449 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Animal Welfare written by David Fraser and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-03-27 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a delightful book, full of interesting aspects of animal welfare. An excellent guide to the academic study of animal welfare science." —Marian Stamp Dawkins, Department of Zoology, University of Oxford Understanding Animal Welfare: The Science in its Cultural Context takes a completely fresh and thought-provoking approach. It is essential reading for anyone interested, studying or currently working in the fascinating field of animal welfare science. David Fraser places modern-day welfare issues within their historical framework by tracing the evolving ideas that led to current thinking. He also highlights some intriguing issues relating to the contradiction inherent in the term 'animal welfare science' and the practical problem of how to assess emotional states in animals. Special features: Encompasses ideas from a variety of disciplines to give a broad perspective of the topic. Discusses methods of measuring animal welfare and their strengths and limitations. Examines contemporary debates and applications of the science to policy issues. "... an impressive historical narrative of the genesis and growth of animal welfare as a scientific discipline.... The book will be invaluable for anyone involved with animal welfare issues on an academic level or those involved with the integration of these principles into current care and handling issues facing agriculture, companion, laboratory, wild, or zoo animals." —Carolyn L. Stull, PhD, Veterinary Medicine Extension, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis "Fraser offers insights only possible from someone with his considerable experience and understanding." —Dr. Chris Sherwin, Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol This book is part of the UFAW/Wiley-Blackwell Animal Welfare Book Series. This major series of books produced in collaboration between UFAW (The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare), and Wiley-Blackwell provides an authoritative source of information on worldwide developments, current thinking and best practice in the field of animal welfare science and technology. For details of all of the titles in the series see www.wiley.com/go/ufaw.

Author : Grahame Williamson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 490 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Animal Husbandry in the Tropics written by Grahame Williamson and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basic principles: The effect of climate; Maintenance of health; Nutrition; Breeding; Husbandry: Cattle; Dairy cattle; Beef cattle; Buffalo; Sheep; Goats; Pigs;Camels; Poultry; Animal products; Milk and milk products; The preparation of meat and carcase by products; Appendices; The african nomad; Marking livestock for identification; Head-yoke for single draft-ox; Index.

Author : Wilson G. Pond
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1439897859
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Animal Welfare in Animal Agriculture written by Wilson G. Pond and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2011-11-23 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What constitutes animal welfare? With animals being used for companionship, service, research, food, fiber, and by-products, animal welfare is a topic of great interest and importance to society. As the world's population continues to increase, a major challenge for society is the maintenance of a strong and viable food system, which is linked to t

Author : Leland Shapiro
Publisher : Pearson
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 600 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Animal Science written by Leland Shapiro and published by Pearson. This book was released on 2001 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook concentrates mainly on the science involved in the raising of production animals, rather than the art of animal husbandry, which must involve thousands of hours of working directly with livestock for mastery. Fourteen chapters cover introductory animal reproduction, genetics, nutrition, breeds, animal health, and general management of various common livestock species. Coverage includes traditional large industries such as dairy cow, goat, beef, sheep, swine, poultry, and equine, and other less common species such as rabbit, camel, and ostrich. The included CD-ROM features study guide software with chapter summaries, vocabulary practice, and self- tests. Shapiro teaches preveterinary science at Los Angeles Pierce College and was a dairy farmer for nearly 20 years. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Robert Ellis Taylor
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 794 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Scientific Farm Animal Production written by Robert Ellis Taylor and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 794 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For freshman-level courses in Introductory Animal Science. This highly acclaimed, best-selling introduction to animal science explores the depth and breadth of both the livestock and poultry industries. It provides a sound overview of the biological principles of animal science (e.g. reproduction, genetics, nutrition, consumer products, etc.), and offers comprehensive coverage of the practical areas of breeding, feeding, and management of major farm animal species.

Author : T. K. Ewer
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN 13 : 148318398X
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Practical Animal Husbandry written by T. K. Ewer and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical Animal Husbandry presents a contemporary framework of the main subject divisions of animal husbandry. Chapters are devoted to the discussion of handling of animals; the breeding of domestic livestock; the growth and development of animals; reproduction processes such as egg-laying in poultry, milk production in cows, sheep and goats; the right amount and the right quality of food; confinement and shelter for all types of domesticated livestock; and preventive medicine and animal welfare. Husbandsmen, veterinarians, and livestock producers will find the book highly informative.