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Introduction to animal science : global, biological, social, and industry perspectives

Damron, W. Stephen.

Introduction to animal science : global, biological, social, and industry perspectives

Damron, W. Stephen.

9780135134863

9780136094975

Damron, W. Stephen.

4th ed.

xx, 841 pages, [18] pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 27 cm

The place of animals and animal science in the lives of humans : Introduction to the animal sciences ; The value of animals to humanity ; Factors affecting world agricultural structure ; Worldwide systems of agricultural production -- The biological sciences of animal science : Introduction to nutrition ; The gastrointestinal tract and nutrition ; Feedstuffs classification ; Genetics ; Animal breeding ; Biotechnology and genetic engineering ; Animal reproduction ; Lactation ; Animal behavior ; Animal health -- The animal industries : Market coordination in the beef, pork, and poultry industries ; Beef cattle ; poultry ; Swine ; Sheep and goats ; Horses ; Aquaculture ; Pet and companion animals ; Lamoids ; Rabbits -- Animals and society : Careers and career preparation in the animal sciences ; Animals as consumers of grain : asset or liability? ; Food safety and consumer concerns ; Animal welfare and animal rights ; Animals in sustainable agriculture.

Introduction to Animal Science: Global, Biological, Social and Industry Perspectives features the most comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the traditional disciplines that are so essential to a solid foundation in Animal Science: nutrition, digestion, feeds, genetics, reproduction, disease, and animal behavior. Species-focused chapters include the major species (horse, dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep, goat, poultry, and swine) and the minor species (aquaculture, pets/companion animals, the lamoids, and rabbits).

Livestock.

Animal industry.

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