For freshman-level courses in Introductory Animal Science. This highly acclaimed, best-selling introduction to animal science explores the depth and breadth of both the livestock and poultry industries. It provides a sound overview of the biological principles of animal science (e.g. reproduction, genetics, nutrition, consumer products, etc.), and offers comprehensive coverage of the practical areas of breeding, feeding, and management of major farm animal species.

Scientific Farm Animal Production: An Introduction to Animal Science

Taylor, Robert E.

Prentice-Hall

Textbook providing up-to-date information encompassing the depth and breadth of livestock and poultry production and their respective industries. The included CD-ROM contains a student study guide with questions for each chapter in the text.

Scientific Farm Animal Production: An Introduction to Animal Science (7th Edition)

Science & Math

Field, Thomas G.

Biological Sciences

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A comprehensive, best-selling, science-based approach to building livestock and poultry management systems for food, fiber, and recreation
With Scientific Farm Animal Production , students of animal agriculture get a comprehensive, science-based approach to building livestock and poultry management systems for food, fiber, and recreation. It effectively integrates the scientific disciplines that support livestock and poultry production with detailed information about the primary livestock species, appropriate management protocols, and the market forces that impact demand across the supply chain.
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As a result of a comprehensive review by nearly 20 professionals, this new edition features increased clarity, depth and accuracy, including improved end-of-chapter questions; updated and enhanced figures and color photos; the latest demographic data; an expanded discussion of social and consumer issues; and an authoritative look at the trends, issues, and opportunities for animal agriculture. ¿

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

Pearson College Div

The ninth edition of this best-selling book examines the biological principles, scientific relationships, and management practices of livestock production. Blending the discussion of science, disciplines and industries, it effectively introduces readers to Animal Science using a breadth and depth that is unparalleled. Following a logical organization, it first discusses animal products, then basic biological principles (growth, genetics, reproduction, nutrition, health, etc.) and finally the feeding, breeding and management of primary livestock industries. It also gives readers insight into the societal issues surrounding the livestock industry and an overview of the careers and opportunities available within the field.

Encompassing both the livestock and poultry industries, the latest edition of this highly acclaimed best-seller provides the most up-to-date information. KEY TOPICS: Providing a sound overview of the biological principles of animal science, the book offers comprehensive coverage of breeding, feeding, and management of major farm animal species. Balancing a presentation of the basics for an urban audience while challenging readers who may have a background in livestock production, this book represents the standard for broad, balanced, and authoritative coverage. The book presents the biological principles of reproduction, genetics, nutrition, health, etc. to demonstrate how animals can be highly productive producers of valuable products including meat, milk, eggs, and fiber. A valuable reference book for livestock producers, vocational agricultural instructors, and others desiring an overview of the principles of livestock production and management.

Agricultural Sciences

Scientific Farm Animal Production: An Introduction to Animal Science, Tenth Edition, offers students a comprehensive, science-based approach to managing livestock for food, fiber, and recreation. This best-selling text examines the biological principles, scientific relationships, and management practices of livestock production, providing students the context and foundation upon which they can determine their academic and career focus. Updated with new figures, color photos, and current demographic data, the tenth edition is the best reference and resource available to teachers and students at the introductory level in animal sciences.

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Scientific Farm Animal Production: An Introduction to Animal Science

Scientific Farm Animal Production: An Introduction to Animal Science (7th Edition)

Scientific Farm Animal Production: An Introduction to Animal Science

Scientific Farm Animal Production: An Introduction to Animal Science

Scientific Farm Animal Production: An Introduction to Animal Science

Scientific Farm Animal Production: An Introduction to Animal Science