Principles of cattle production

書誌事項

Principles of cattle production

Clive J.C. Phillips

CABI, c2018

3rd ed

  • : hbk
  • : pbk

注記

Includes bibliographical references and index

内容説明・目次
巻冊次

: hbk ISBN 9781786392701

内容説明

Completely updated and revised, the new edition of Principles of Cattle Production continues to provide an introductory level text for all interested in dairy and beef cattle production systems. This edition presents a vision for a cattle industry that addresses issues about impacts on the environment, the welfare of cattle and the provision of safe and high quality food for an increasingly demanding world population. The new edition: - Is expanded to include more on animal welfare, sustainability and production systems in low and middle income countries, including smallholder production systems. - Has undergone a thorough review of all the existing chapters, with new content on the future role of cattle. - Contains quality colour illustrations, so that key information can be found at a glance. - Is beautifully written with many examples and pointers for further information. - Tackles key issues of sustainability and the requirement for increased production. - Now contains helpful exercises and other resources for students and their teachers to consider the role of cattle in the world today and in the future. Principles of Cattle Production 3rd Edition continues to provide a comprehensive yet concise overview for all undergraduate students of animal science, agriculture, veterinary medicine, animal welfare and industry personnel.

目次

1: The Development of the World's Cattle Production Systems 2: Today's Cattle Production Systems 3: Growth and Milk Production 4: Nutrient Requirements and Metabolic Diseases 5: Cattle Feeding 6: Grazing Management 7: Breeding and Reproduction 8: Housing and the Environment for Cattle 9: Disease and Herd Health Management 10: Cattle Welfare 11: Cattle Production and the Environment 12: The Future Role and Practice of Cattle Farming
巻冊次

: pbk ISBN 9781786392718

内容説明

Completely updated and revised, the new edition of Principles of Cattle Production continues to provide an introductory level text for all interested in beef and dairy cattle production systems. This edition presents a vision for a cattle industry that addresses the environment, the welfare of cattle and the provision of safe and high quality food for an increasingly demanding world population. The new edition: - Is expanded to include more on animal welfare, sustainability and production systems in low and middle income countries, including smallholder production systems. - Has undergone a thorough review of all the existing chapters with new content on breeding cattle and the future role of cattle. - Contains quality colour illustrations, so that key information can be found at a glance. - Is beautifully written with many examples and pointers for further information. - Tackles key issues of sustainability and the requirement for increased production. Principles of Cattle Production 3rd Edition continues to provide a comprehensive yet concise overview for all undergraduate students of animal science, agriculture, veterinary medicine, animal welfare and industry personnel.

目次

1: The Development of the World's Cattle Production Systems 2: Today's Cattle Production Systems 3: Growth and Milk Production 4: Nutrient Requirements and Metabolic Diseases 5: Cattle Feeding 6: Grazing Management 7: Breeding and Reproduction 8: Housing and the Environment for Cattle 9: Disease and Herd Health Management 10: Cattle Welfare 11: Cattle Production and the Environment 12: The Future Role and Practice of Cattle Farming

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