Scientific Farm Animal Production : An Introduction to Animal Science

The seventh edition of this proven and highly-acclaimed, best-selling text provides the most up-to-date information while continuing to encompass the depth and breadth of livestock and poultry production and their respective industries. Scientific Farm Animal Production presents all of the necessary information pertaining to successful breeding, feeding, and management of the following: beef cattle dairy cattle horses sheep swine poultry goats aquaculture while also providing an overview of the principles applicable to the animal sciences with chapters on Genetics, Reproduction, Lactation, Growth and Development, Nutrition, Animal Behavior, Consumer Products, Careers in the Industry, and other essential topics. Scientific Farm Animal Production, written for the introductory animal science course typically taught at universities and junior or community colleges, is also a valuable reference book for livestock producers, vocational agriculture instructors, and others desiring an overview of livestock production principles and management. With coverage that meets the needs of an urban audience while challenging the reader who may have a background in livestock production, the seventh edition of this trusted text continues to represent the standard for comprehensive, balanced, and authoritative coverage.Taylor, Robert W. is the author of 'Scientific Farm Animal Production : An Introduction to Animal Science', published 2001 under ISBN 9780130200327 and ISBN 0130200328.