Introduction to Animal Science

Introduction to Animal Science
Global, Biological, Social and Industry Perspectives

 
Description
Introduction to Animal Science: Global, Biological, Social and Industry Perspectives, 4efeatures the most comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the traditional disciplines that are so essential to a solid foundation in Animal Science: nutrition, digestion, feeds, genetics, reproduction, disease, and animal behavior. Species-focused chapters include the major species (horse, dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep, goat, poultry, and swine) and the minor species (aquaculture, pets/companion animals, the lamoids, and rabbits).

Contents
PART I: THE PLACE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL SCIENCE IN THE LIVES OF HUMANS
1. Introduction to Animal Science
2. The Value of Animals to Mankind
3. Factors Affecting World Agricultural Structure
4. Worldwide Systems of Agricultural Production
PART II: THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
5. Introduction to Nutrition
6. The Gastrointestinal Tract and Nutrition
7. Feedstuffs Classification
8. Genetics
9. Animal Breeding
10. Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
11. Animal Reproduction
12. Lactation
13. Animal Behavior
14. Animal Health
PART III: THE ANIMAL INDUSTRIES
15. Vertical Integration Comparison: Beef, Pork and Poultry
16. Beef Cattle
17. Dairy Cattle
18. Poultry
19. Swine
20. Sheep and Goats
21. Horses
22. Aquaculture
23. Pet and Companion Animals
24. Lamoids
25. Rabbits
PART IV: ANIMALS AND SOCIETY
26. Careers and Career Preparation in Animal Science
27. Animals as Consumers of Grain: Asset or Liability?
28. Food Safety and Consumer Concers
29. Animal Welfare and Animal Rights
30. Animals in Sustainable Agriculture