Practical Animal Husbandry
Author: T. K. Ewer
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Published: 2013-10-22
Total Pages: 266
ISBN-13: 148318398X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPractical 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.