Scientific Farm Animal Production
An Introduction to Animal Science
Paperback Engels 2020 12e druk 9780135187258Samenvatting
For introductory courses in animal science.
Long-standing leader for introductory animal science courses
Best-selling Scientific Farm Animal Production: An Introduction to Animal Science is the single best integrated resource combining a strong disciplinary focus with best practices in production for the major livestock and poultry industries. A detailed study of eight primary livestock industries is examined along with market forces affecting demand across the supply chain as well as related societal issues and challenges. The 12th edition has updated industry data and insights, improved graphics and images, and simplified material adding greater meaning for students without a livestock production background.
Specificaties
Lezersrecensies
Inhoudsopgave
- Animal Contributions to Human Needs
- An Overview of the Livestock and Poultry Industries
- Red Meat Products
- Poultry and Egg Products
- Milk and Milk Products
- Wool and Mohair
- By-Products of Meat Animals
- Market Classes and Grades of Livestock, Poultry, and Eggs
- Visual Evaluation of Market Animals
- Reproduction
- Artificial Insemination, Estrous Synchronization, and Embryo Transfer
- Genetics
- Genetic Change Through Selection
- Mating Systems
- Nutrients and Their Functions
- Digestion and Absorption of Feed
- Providing Nutrients for Body Functions
- Growth and Development
- Lactation
- Adaptation to the Environment
- Animal Health
- Animal Behavior
- Issues in Animal Agriculture
- Beef Cattle Breeds and Breeding
- Feeding and Managing Beef Cattle
- Dairy Cattle Breeds and Breeding
- Feeding and Managing Dairy Cattle
- Swine Breeds and Breeding
- Feeding and Managing Swine
- Sheep and Goat Breeds and Breeding
- Feeding and Managing Sheep and Goats
- Horse Breeds and Breeding
- Feeding and Managing Horses
- Poultry Breeding, Feeding, and Management
Glossary
Rubrieken
- advisering
- algemeen management
- coaching en trainen
- communicatie en media
- economie
- financieel management
- inkoop en logistiek
- internet en social media
- it-management / ict
- juridisch
- leiderschap
- marketing
- mens en maatschappij
- non-profit
- ondernemen
- organisatiekunde
- personal finance
- personeelsmanagement
- persoonlijke effectiviteit
- projectmanagement
- psychologie
- reclame en verkoop
- strategisch management
- verandermanagement
- werk en loopbaan
