With up-to-date information, a highly visual presentation, and a reader-friendly writing style, this trusted text offers an ideal introduction to basic science concepts involved in the production of agricultural animals. THE SCIENCE OF ANIMAL AGRICULTURE, Fifth Edition, explores key scientific principles while emphasizing their practical applications, clearly demonstrating the integral connections between science and agriculture. You'll learn about biological processes including reproduction, growth and development, and animal behavior, as well as production-related topics such as nutrition, disease, and the latest in animal biotechnology. The author also addresses key issues in today's agricultural industry, such as animal welfare, consumer concerns, and environmental considerations, providing further insights to prepare you for career success.
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The Science of Animal Agriculture, 5th
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Contents
- Preface
- About the Author
- Acknowledgments
- 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 Goat Industry
- Chapter 9: The Horse Industry
- Chapter 10: The Aquaculture Industry
- Chapter 11: The Small Animal Industry
- Chapter 12: Alternative Animal Agriculture
- Chapter 13: The Honeybee Industry
- Chapter 14: Animal Behavior
- Chapter 15: Animal Cells: The Building Blocks
- Chapter 16: Animal Genetics
- Chapter 17: The Scientific Selection of Agricultural Animals
- Chapter 18: The Reproduction Process
- Chapter 19: Cloning Animals
- Chapter 20: Animal Growth and Development
- Chapter 21: Animal Nutrition
- Chapter 22: Meat Science
- Chapter 23: Parasites of Agricultural Animals
- Chapter 24: Animal Diseases
- Chapter 25: The Issue of Animal Welfare
- Chapter 26: Consumer Concerns
- Chapter 27: Careers in Animal Science
- Appendix A: Supervised Agricultural Experience
- Appendix B: National FFA Organization
- Glossary/Glosario
- Index
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