Precision Livestock Farming ‘05

Precision Livestock Farming ‘05

Author: S. Cox

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2023-08-28

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 9086865488

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"Precision Livestock Farming presents the latest scientific results from worldwide research, field studies and practical application. The book contains peer-reviewed papers that were presented at the 2nd European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming.The major topics in the book are animal welfare; food quality (including traceability of origin) and environmental pollution (including treatment of animal waste). The wide range of research topics reported will be a valuable resource for researchers, advisors, teachers and professionals in agriculture long after the conference has finished."


Animal production and animal science worldwide

Animal production and animal science worldwide

Author: A. Rosati

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2023-08-28

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 9086866158

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"In this third volume of the successful Book of the Year series, produced by the World Association for Animal Production (WAAP) specialists in animal science inform you about the developments in the past year in livestock systems worldwide. The best authors available are chosen to express their competence and expertise on all the aspects considered relevant in each specific field of animal science. This volume, like its predecessors, is based on four sections. The first describes livestock industry and relative research developments in the geographical continents. The second includes efforts to describe the development of research in every discipline within the large ambit of animal science. The third section contains interesting articles on 'free subjects', of large interest for readers such as 'Science and Policy in Risk Assessment of Transgenic Animals', 'The impact of nano-scale technologies in animal management', 'New developments in amino acid research', etc. The last section presents detailed statistics of high relevance in animal industry. This book is generally recognized as one of the very few practical resources of comprehensive statistical information related to animal industry. The Book of the Year series is intended for libraries that wish to offer their readers high-quality, updated information. At the same time, this series is an indispensable resource for scientists, policy makers and scientific writers who wish to enhance their proficiency in their field. It provides a very current, complete picture of the animal industry and livestock science worldwide."


Silage production and utilisation

Silage production and utilisation

Author: R.S. Park

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2023-08-28

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9086865534

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"This book is essential reading for all those involved in forage conservation and provides a fascinating insight into current practices and the science underpinning forage conservation. Key subject areas include opportunities to enhance the fermentation process through crop manipulation prior to ensiling and the use of bacterial additives applied during ensiling. Latest developments in techniques for chemical and biological characterisation of silages are reviewed, including grass silage, alternative forages (whole crop wheat and maize silage) and tropical forages. The book also focuses on current developments in feeding of beef and dairy cattle with conserved forage with particular emphasis on factors influencing intake, digestion and animal performance. Overall this is an important reference book, which provides an excellent overview of current developments in forage conservation and utilization of conserved forage in animal production systems."


Utilisation of grazed grass in temperate animal systems

Utilisation of grazed grass in temperate animal systems

Author: J. Murphy

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2023-08-28

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 9086865542

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Leading authorities from wide geographical regions of the globe will review the most up-to-date information in relation to temperate grasslands. Topics covered are: nutritive value of pasture; plant characteristics conducive to high animal intake and performance; modelling of both grass growth and animal production and intake in grazing systems; optimising financial returns from grazing; decision support systems; optimal animal breeds and traits for grazing systems; challenges and opportunities for animal production in the immediate future .In addition, short papers will present the most recent research on the above mentioned topics. One paper will present a comprehensive overview of animal production from pasture in Ireland This book will be of interest to grassland and ruminant production scientists, mathematical modellers working on grazing systems, extension workers, students of agriculture and animal production and progressive livestock farmers.


Human-Livestock Interactions

Human-Livestock Interactions

Author: Paul H. Hemsworth

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2010-12-14

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 1845937759

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Human-animal interactions have a profound effect on farm animals and stockpeople alike. Training of stockpeople can improve livestock welfare and in turn productivity, and is a principle area of focus after improvements in genetics, nutrition, reproduction, health and housing have been addressed extensively. This volume explores new information on human-livestock relationships, their effects on both animals and handlers and the application of this knowledge particularly in relation to dairy cows, veal calves and poultry. Developments in knowledge of the relationships and their effects post-far.


Mechanistic Modelling in Pig and Poultry Production

Mechanistic Modelling in Pig and Poultry Production

Author: R. Gous

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 345

ISBN-13: 1845931084

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Based on papers presented at a symposium held in 2005 in South Africa, this book brings together the academic writings on modelling concepts, problems and applications of models and looks at the development, usefulness and limitations of models in pigs and poultry.


Equine Reproductive Physiology, Breeding and Stud Management, 5th Edition

Equine Reproductive Physiology, Breeding and Stud Management, 5th Edition

Author: Mina C.G. Davies Morel

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2020-11-02

Total Pages: 536

ISBN-13: 1789242231

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Equine Reproductive Physiology Breeding and Stud Management, 5th Edition provides a thorough grounding in equine reproductive anatomy and physiology and applies it to all aspects of breeding and stud management. This includes detailed coverage of the management of mares, stallions and foals, as well as stud management practicalities such as infertility, artificial insemination and advanced reproductive techniques. This textbook, which has been updated throughout with additional material and references, continues to provide an authoritative treatise on equine reproduction for students, practising veterinary surgeons and stud managers.