Scientific Farm Animal Production An Introduction to Animal Science

The eighth edition of this proven and highly acclaimed, best-selling text provides the most up-to-date information while continuing to emphasize the necessity of the application of science to the production of livestock. This text continues to show the importance of management, science, and public policy in making long-term decisions on consumer focus and quality assurance in meeting food demands.Scientific Farm Animal Productionpresents 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 This eighth edition also provides updated and more focused text on environmental and animal welfare issues. 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 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 eighth edition of this trusted text continues to represent the standard for comprehensive, balanced, and authoritative coverage.Field, Tom G. is the author of 'Scientific Farm Animal Production An Introduction to Animal Science', published 2003 under ISBN 9780130481702 and ISBN 013048170X.