Title:
Introduction to animal science : global, biological, social, and industry perspectives
Author:
Damron, W. Stephen.
ISBN:
9780135134863
9780136094975
Personal Author:
Edition:
4th ed.
Publication Information:
Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Prentice Hall, ©2009.
Physical Description:
xx, 841 pages, [18] pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 27 cm
Contents:
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.
Abstract:
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).
Electronic Access:
Table of contents http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0819/2008023677.html