Scientific Farm Animal Production examines the biological principles, scientific relationships, and management practices of livestock production.

Scientific Farm Animal Production gives readers insight into the societal issues surrounding the livestock industry and an overview of the careers and opportunities available within the field.

Contents

1. Animal Contributions to Human Needs
2. An Overview of the Livestock and Poultry Industries
3. Red Meat Products
4. Poultry and Egg Products
5. Milk and Milk Products
6. Wool and Mohair
7. By-Products of Meat Animals
8. Market Classes and Grades of Livestock, Poultry, and Eggs
9. Visual Evaluation of Market Animals
10. Reproduction
11. Artificial Insemination, Estrous Synchronization, and Embryo Transfer
12. Genetics
13. Genetic Change Through Selection
14. Mating Systems
15. Nutrients and Their Functions
16. Digestion and Absorption of Feed
17. Providing Nutrients for Body Functions
18. Growth and Development
19. Lactation
20. Adaptation to the Environment
21. Animal Health
22. Animal Behavior
23. Issues in Animal Agriculture
24. Making Effective Management Decisions
25. Beef Cattle Breeds and Breeding
26. Feeding and Managing Beef Cattle
27. Dairy Cattle Breeds and Breeding
28. Feeding and Managing Dairy Cattle
29. Swine Breeds and Breeding
30. Feeding and Managing Swine
31. Sheep Breeds and Breeding
32. Feeding and Managing Sheep
33. Horse Breeds and Breeding
34. Feeding and Managing Horses
35. Poultry Breeding, Feeding, and Management
36. Goat Breeding, Feeding, and Management
37. Careers and Career Preparation in the Animal Sciences
38. Aquaculture

Index

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