(eBook PDF) Scientific Farm Animal Production: An Introduction to Animal Science 12th Edition

(eBook PDF) Scientific Farm Animal Production: An Introduction to Animal Science 12th Edition – Digital Ebook – Instant Delivery Download

product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0135187257
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0135187258
• Author:  Thomas Field, Robert Taylor

For introductory courses in animal science.

Long-standing leader for introductory animal science courses
Best-selling Scientific Farm Animal Production: An Introduction to Animal Scienceis 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.

table of contents:

1. Animal Contributions to Human Needs
2. An Overview of the Livestock and Poultry Industries
3. Red Meat Products
4. Poultry and Egg Products
5. Milk and Milk Products
6. Wool and Mohair
7. By-Products of Meat Animals
8. Market Classes and Grades of Livestock, Poultry, and Eggs
9. Visual Evaluation of Market Animals
10. Reproduction
11. Artificial Insemination, Estrous Synchronization, and Embryo Transfer
12. Genetics
13. Genetic Change Through Selection
14. Mating Systems
15. Nutrients and Their Functions
16. Digestion and Absorption of Feed
17. Providing Nutrients for Body Functions
18. Growth and Development
19. Lactation
20. Adaptation to the Environment
21. Animal Health
22. Animal Behavior
23. Issues in Animal Agriculture
24. Beef Cattle Breeds and Breeding
25. Feeding and Managing Beef Cattle
26. Dairy Cattle Breeds and Breeding
27. Feeding and Managing Dairy Cattle
28. Swine Breeds and Breeding
29. Feeding and Managing Swine
30. Sheep and Goat Breeds and Breeding
31. Feeding and Managing Sheep and Goats
32. Horse Breeds and Breeding
33. Feeding and Managing Horses
34. Poultry Breeding, Feeding, and Management

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