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    • Commercial Pig Farming

      • 1st Edition
      • January 31, 2025
      • Anuj Chauhan + 5 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 3 7 6 9 0
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 3 7 7 0 6
      Commercial Pig Farming: A Guide for Swine Production and Management provides a comprehensive overview of the pig farming sector, which accounts for approximately 35% of meat production globally. Written by authors spanning 25 chapters, this book aims to provide broad coverage on the key aspects of commercial pig farm management including breeding and reproduction, housing, mechanization, feeding, health and welfare, pork processing, marketing, waste management, and circular bioeconomy. The book will move beyond the basics to cover state-of-the art and cutting-edge technologies in the industry, from artificial intelligence tools and smart phone applications for swine health and feeding management, to the latest vaccinations strategies and biosecurity guidelines for pigs.The most complete and current guide to pig farming available on the market, this book will be most useful to progressive farmers, researchers, and graduate and post-graduate students interested in veterinary science, animal agriculture, and meat production and processing. Professionals working in the pig industry and other livestock industry stakeholders will also find this a valuable resource.

    • Nanotechnology of Veterinary Medicine and Livestock Production

      • 1st Edition
      • March 31, 2025
      • PK Gupta
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 3 8 0 5 2
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 3 8 0 6 9
      Nanotechnology of Veterinary Medicine and Livestock Production compiles the most impactful emerging research on the use of nanotechnology in animal sciences. This novel data, methods, and technologies will improve animal health, welfare, production, and nutrition, and will have implications for the future of human health, disease control, and food safety. Authored by a renowned animal toxicologist, this book introduces the history of nanotechnology in animal science before delving into its interdisciplinary applications. Central chapters explore nanomaterials in animal disease treatment, nanovaccine development, nanotechnology in animal nutrition and production, and applications for antibiotic-based therapies.Concluding chapters summarize the risks of these novel technologies, their challenges, and opportunities in various animal science sectors. This is an essential resource for researchers, clinicians, and animal scientists seeking information on cutting edge nano- and biotechnological advancements.

    • Aquatic Biomes

      • 1st Edition
      • March 28, 2025
      • Germano Leão Demolin-Leite
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 5 7 2 6 4
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 5 7 2 5 7
      Aquatic Biomes: Global Biome Conservation and Global Warming Impacts on Ecology and Biodiversity explores the effects of anthropogenic activities on Earth’s aquatic biomes, species, and climate. It summarizes operational and potential monitoring tools to conserve or recover aquatic biomes at global scale. Written by international experts in ecology and biodiversity conservation, this book identifies the challenges and threats to aquatic organisms and connects them to real cases of conservation.Aquatic Biomes: Global Biome Conservation and Global Warming Impacts on Ecology and Biodiversity is an important resource for students, professors, researchers, governmental and non-governmental organizations active in biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation seeking guidance on the best practices for aquatic biome conservation.

    • Sustainable Goat Production in the Changing Climate

      • 1st Edition
      • May 14, 2025
      • Veerasamy Sejian + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 3 5 2 5 5
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 3 5 2 6 2
      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.

    • Atlas of Marine Invertebrate Larvae

      • 2nd Edition
      • April 16, 2025
      • Michael J. Boyle + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 0 8 1 0 2 8 7 1 1
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 0 8 1 0 2 8 7 2 8
      Atlas of Marine Invertebrate Larvae, Second Edition covers the origins and history of marine larval science, contemporary state-of-the-art approaches to larval development and biology, and the highest-quality images and schematics showing the broadest diversity of marine larvae in the animal tree of life. This book illustrates larval body plans, the anatomy of their organ systems (muscular, sensory, digestive), including distinct ciliation patterns that facilitate swimming, and the complex metamorphic changes they undergo between different larval and growth stages. Each chapter contains in-text references that direct readers to both historical and contemporary research on the forms, functions, behaviors and biogeographical distributions of marine larvae.This book is a valuable and foundational resource for biologists across various disciplines, including biodiversity, biogeography, and developmental biology. Ecologists, taxonomists, oceanographers, and environmental scientists also benefit from the complete coverage of marine larval forms offered by this book. Additionally, the broad scope and phyletic coverage of marine biodiversity presented in this atlas is ideal for students in oceanography and marine biology, animal development, biological oceanography and invertebrate zoology.

    • Handbook of Milk Production, Quality and Nutrition

      • 1st Edition
      • May 15, 2025
      • Tanmoy Rana
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 4 8 2 0 7
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 4 8 2 1 4
      Handbook of Milk Production, Quality and Nutrition emphasizes new applications to promote healthy milk production, processing, and product development in the milk industry, highlighting the role clean milk has in the prevention of health and disease. Sections cover the general aspects of milk production and its environmental impact on animal health, explain milk’s global nutritional appeal and its role as a source of both macro and micronutrients for human health, address issues of lactose intolerance and how this ailment is perceived globally, and discuss milk’s relevance on bone, ocular, and gut health.Finally, the book brings awareness to milk’s microbial pathogens, toxins, and heavy metals, and health concerns, while also updating on regulatory health and nutrition claims and recent legislative developments.

    • Small Ruminant Welfare, Production and Sustainability

      • 1st Edition
      • May 12, 2025
      • Govind Kannan
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 2 2 0 1 6
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 2 2 0 0 9
      Small ruminant production, particularly that of sheep and goats, has steadily increased over the years, with goat production alone doubling during the past three decades. Increased public attention to the impact of livestock management methods on animal well-being warrants rigorous research and dissemination of findings to address this issue. Small Ruminant Welfare, Production, and Sustainability focuses on advances in assessing and improving small ruminant well-being and the implications for the sheep and goat sectors worldwide. A variety of assessment systems for small-ruminant wellbeing are considered, including behavior, health, physiology, immunology, productivity, product quality, neural networks, thermal imaging, facial recognition, and artificial intelligence. Current methods and novel management practices are examined as they relate to both animal welfare and improvement of production systems.Small Ruminant Welfare, Production, and Sustainability is a welcome addition to the current body of work the current body of work on small ruminant management systems and welfare. Researchers in the fields of animal science, agricultural science, neuroscience, ethics and veterinary medicine, as well as stakeholders in the small ruminant industry and policymakers will benefit from this multidisciplinary resource.

    • Designer Poultry Eggs

      • 1st Edition
      • August 5, 2025
      • Arup Giri + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 4 2 6 2 2
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 4 2 6 3 9
      Designer Poultry Eggs: Innovations, Applications, and Future Outlook serves as a comprehensive guide to the science and practical applications of improving egg quality. It explores cutting-edge methods for enriching eggs with omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals, while simultaneously reducing cholesterol content. This book is ideal for food scientists, nutritionists, and poultry industry professionals who aim to meet consumer demands, improve egg production, and promote sustainable practices. Beyond nutrient enrichment, the book delves into the use of antioxidants and innovative production strategies to create healthier eggs.It also offers insights into future trends, market applications, and the growing role of designer eggs in addressing global nutritional challenges. With actionable knowledge and strategies, this resource empowers readers to adopt sustainable solutions for enhancing egg quality and overcoming production challenges.

    • Fostering and the Human-Animal Bond

      • 1st Edition
      • August 27, 2025
      • Laura A. Reese
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 4 3 8 3 2 5
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 4 3 8 3 3 2
      Fostering and the Human-Animal Bond: A Guide for Companion Animal Foster Care Providers and Shelters delves into the profound connection between humans and animals in animal fostering. Faced with capacity challenges, shelters often struggle to maintain animal health and welfare, sometimes leading to euthanasia. By examining various facets of the fostering experience, it provides essential information to improve volunteer recruitment and retention, ultimately benefiting both the animals and those who care for them. This comprehensive guide, written by an animal welfare expert, integrates interdisciplinary research from animal behavior, welfare, volunteerism, social work, and psychology.The book explores methods to enhance the emotional well-being of foster volunteers, their coping mechanisms, and the overall welfare of the animals, making it an invaluable resource for shelter professionals, foster coordinators, researchers, and students in related fields with its practical advice and insights to support and improve the fostering experience.

    • Domestic and Wild Sheep

      • 1st Edition
      • September 12, 2025
      • Menghua Li + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 4 3 9 9 4 0
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 4 3 9 9 5 7
      The Characterization of Genus Ovis: Genetics, Domestication and Behavior delves into the diverse world of wild and domesticated sheep. This book offers comprehensive information on the genetics, evolution, diversity, behavior, expansion, breeding, and domestication of sheep. It is a detailed characterization of this ecologically and commercially significant genus. Written by experts who have hosted the World Sheep Conference four times, the book is systematically structured into four sections to guide readers through the various Ovis species, their biological characteristics, genetic markers, and their significance to human populations.Furtherm... it offers new insights into the functional genetics of sheep species, their migrations and expansions in connection with human history, and guidance on successful breeding and husbandry. The book is organized for accessibility to student, academic, and professional audiences, making it an indispensable resource for anyone interested in animal evolution, diversity, behavior, and husbandry.

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