Practical Animal Husbandry
- 1st Edition - May 27, 1982
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Author: T. K. Ewer
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 8 3 9 8 - 5
Practical Animal Husbandry presents a contemporary framework of the main subject divisions of animal husbandry. Chapters are devoted to the discussion of handling of animals; the… Read more
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Request a sales quotePractical Animal Husbandry presents a contemporary framework of the main subject divisions of animal husbandry. Chapters are devoted to the discussion of handling of animals; the breeding of domestic livestock; the growth and development of animals; reproduction processes such as egg-laying in poultry, milk production in cows, sheep and goats; the right amount and the right quality of food; confinement and shelter for all types of domesticated livestock; and preventive medicine and animal welfare. Husbandsmen, veterinarians, and livestock producers will find the book highly informative.
Contents
Chapter 1. Handling Animals
Chapter 2. Breeding
Chapter 3. Development
Chapter 4. Reproduction
Chapter 5. Feeding
Chapter 6. Housing and Yarding
Chapter 7. Preventive Medicine
Chapter 8. Animal Welfare
Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: May 27, 1982
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- No. of pages: 266
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN: 9781483183985
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