The science of animal agriculture
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The science of animal agriculture
Delmar Publishers, c2000
2nd ed
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 360) and index
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Description
This second edition text focuses on the scientific aspects of the animal agriculture industry. New chapters on the beef, swine, sheep, horse, and small animal industries have been added for comprehensive coverage of all livestock animals. This text includes background on the various segments of the livestock industry and includes basic principles of biology to help readers understand the process of producing animals for human utilization. Features such as objectives and activities help readers understand the material. A CD-ROM that includes a lab manual, teacher's resource guide, computerized test bank, and transparency masters is available to help instructors organize and plan lessons.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: Animal Agriculture as Science. CHAPTER 2: The Classification of Agricultural Animals. CHAPTER 3: The Beef Industry. CHAPTER 4: The Dairy Industry. CHAPTER 5: The Swine Industry. CHAPTER 6: The Poultry Industry. CHAPTER 7: The Sheep Industry. CHAPTER 8: The Horse Industry. CHAPTER 9: The Agriculture Industry. CHAPTER 10: The Small Animal Industry. CHAPTER 11: Alternative Animal Agriculture. CHAPTER 12: Animal Behavior. CHAPTER 13: Animal Genetics. CHAPTER 14: The Scientific Selection of Animals. CHAPTER 15: Animal Reproduction. CHAPTER 16: Animal Growth and Development. CHAPTER 17: Animal Nutrition. CHAPTER 18: Meat Science. CHAPTER 19: Parasites of Agricultural Animals. CHAPTER 20: Diseases of Agricultural Animals. CHAPTER 21: The Issues of Animal Welfare. CHAPTER 22: Consumer Concerns. GLOSSARY. REFERENCES. INDEX.
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