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Books in Animal production systems

  • Nonchicken Poultry Production

    • 1st Edition
    • Caven Mguvane Mnisi + 2 more
    • English
    Non-chicken Poultry Production focuses on the modern production of non-chicken poultry birds as alternatives to diversify animal protein options and complement conventional chicken production. The book offers a general review of the sustainable production of non-chicken birds followed by nutritional considerations for each bird of interest. Various strategies to improve the nutrition, welfare, and health of the birds are covered, with an emphasis on long-term economic viability and sustainability. It ultimately examines the future outlook for establishing long-term, sustainable production systems, helping aid academic and industry researchers meet the demand of growing populations and contributing to global food security.Demand for chicken and eggs has surged with population growth, rising income levels, and urbanization. Meeting the demand has proved a challenge for farmers and other stakeholders.

  • Integrating Welfare and Sustainability in Poultry Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Dana L.M. Campbell + 1 more
    • English
    Integrating Welfare and Sustainability in Poultry Systems covers systems that simultaneously prioritize animal welfare and sustainability. A variety of poultry species are covered, as well as various management practices that prioritize health and wellness of birds along with reduced carbon footprints, reduced use of non-renewable resources, and improved production efficiency. Integrating Welfare and Sustainability in Poultry Systems is grounded in research that has guided what constitutes optimal animal welfare across a range of poultry species and how the housing and management practices may align with sustainability goals across production efficiency, natural capital, carbon footprint, and social acceptance.Academic and industry researchers and stakeholders won't want to miss this forward-thinking book that has gathered research from top experts in the field from around the globe.

  • Clinical Diseases, Production, and Management of Cattle

    • 1st Edition
    • Tanmoy Rana
    • English
    Clinical Diseases, Production, and Management of Cattle is an essential reference that extensively covers the health, care, and management of cattle. This comprehensive guide begins with general considerations of cattle care and production, progresses into specific practices for calf care, and culminates in a broad examination of cattle diseases—from common to rare, mild to severe. The book includes preventative measures, diagnostic procedures, and treatments for diseases. It is an invaluable resource for industry professionals, animal agriculture researchers, and veterinarians looking to deepen their understanding of cattle health and disease prevention.

  • Non-Bovine Milk-Derived Bioactive Peptides

    Production, Characterization, and Biofunctionalities
    • 1st Edition
    • Subrota Hati + 1 more
    • English
    Non-Bovine Milk Derived Bioactive Peptides: Production, Characterization, and Biofunctionalities provides an overview of the diverse biological effects of these compounds, particularly focusing on their health promoting effects, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes prevention, along with their antimicrobial and anti-oxidative properties. Novel mechanisms of action responsible for the bioactivity of non-bovine milks are also proposed. Written and edited by a global team of experts, this resource is ideal for researchers and academics in the fields of dairy science, nutrition, food and beverage science.In addition, this book will also be of interest to those working in the dairy food industry, particularly in research and product development.

  • Brucellosis

    The Silent Threat to Livestock and Human Health
    • 1st Edition
    • Maryam Dadar
    • English
    Brucellosis: The Silent Threat to Livestock and Human Health offers an in-depth look into the challenges posed by brucellosis, including its prevention, control, diagnosis, and treatment in animals and humans. This zoonotic disease is a significant concern not only for animal health but also public health, creating an economic burden worldwide. As the first comprehensive reference on brucellosis in decades, this book provides valuable insights into combating and managing the disease in herds and communities. The book emphasizes the importance of the One Health approach, presenting a global perspective on brucellosis.In addition, it discusses the contagious nature of the disease and its impact on livestock and humans, particularly those working in animal husbandry. The book serves as a foundation for new research, highlighting the need for further studies due to the lack of a cure for animals and the difficulties in treating humans.

  • Sustainable Goat Production in the Changing Climate

    • 1st Edition
    • Veerasamy Sejian + 2 more
    • English
    Sustainable Goat Production in the Changing Climate aims to make the global scientific and academic communities aware of the potential of goats as a livestock of the future. When compared to more popular meat sources like cattle and swine, goats have a lower carbon footprint and can aid in mitigating the effects of climate change, as well as improving food production, poverty and equity issues. This book will discuss the implications of climate change on goat production systems and emphasize the physiological potential of goats to adapt to erratically changing climatic conditions. Furthermore, the book includes chapters on strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change on goat production and highlights novel technologies used to assess the impact of heat stress in goats. Technology transfer strategies and policy-related issues will also be covered.Written and edited by an international team of experts on goats, livestock, animal agriculture, and climate-smart food systems, Sustainable Goat Production in the Changing Climate will appeal to a broad audience, from researchers to livestock specialists, veterinarians, and policymakers in food and sustainability.

  • Meat Quality Analysis

    Advanced Evaluation Methods, Techniques, and Technologies
    • 1st Edition
    • Ashim Kumar Biswas + 1 more
    • English
    Meat Quality Analysis: Advanced Evaluation Methods, Techniques, and Technologies takes a modern approach to identify a compositional and nutritional analysis of meat and meat products, post-mortem aging methods, proteome analysis for optimization of the aging process, lipid profiles, including lipid mediated oxidations, meat authentication and traceability, strategies and detection techniques of potential food-borne pathogens, pesticide and drug residues, including antimicrobial growth promoters, food preservatives and additives, and sensory evaluation techniques. This practical reference will be extremely useful to researchers and scientists working in the meat industry, but will also be valuable to students entering fields of meat science, quality and safety.

  • Biotechnological Innovations in Animal Productivity

    • 1st Edition
    • BIOTOL + 2 more
    • English
    Biotechnological Innovations in Animal Productivity examines the application of biotechnology to animal production. The book focuses on the use of contemporary biotechnology procedures on the different facets of animal production such as the reproductive capabilities of animals, their growth rates, and the ability of the farmer and veterinary services to prevent and cure infection. The text contains chapters that discuss topics on the manipulation of reproductive processes, endocrine regulation of the oestrous cycle, in vitro embryo production and manipulation, vaccines, and the production of transgenic (livestock) animals. Biotechnologists, biologists, and livestock producers will find the book very insightful.

  • Intensive Beef Production

    • 2nd Edition
    • T. R. Preston + 1 more
    • English
    Intensive Beef Production, Second Edition focuses on the technologies, methodologies, and approaches involved in beef production, including genetics, breeding, feed utilization, fertility, and growth efficiency. The publication first elaborates on the beef market, carcass composition and quality, and genetic improvement. Discussions focus on breeding systems, correlation between traits, selection for meat production in dairy cattle, body weight and composition, carcass evaluation, consumption, and international trade. The book then examines genotype, physiology of digestion and feed utilization, and beef calf production, including factors controlling feed intake, nitrogen utilization, artificial methods of augmenting fertility, birth weight, calf mortality, and weaning weight. The text takes a look at dairy calf production, breed, sex, and hormones, and growth and efficiency. Topics include energy concentration and source, grain processing, protein, antibiotics, vitamins, growth mechanisms, breed, hormones, breed suitability, and mortality and disease. The book is a valuable reference for researchers interested in beef production.

  • Handbook of Animal Science

    • 1st Edition
    • Paul A. Putnam
    • English
    This comprehensive handbook provides information on history, breeds and genetics, statistics, animal health, production, product utilization, and future projections.The focus is on large, domestic animals, but small animals are also covered. References are provided which will lead the reader to specialized subject areas. Each broad cross-section is written by respected authorities in the field.This is a handy and convenient animal reference source for teachers, graduate students, and researchers in the fields of animal science, agricultural science, and food science and technology.