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Edited By
Paul Putnam, USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Mid South Area, Stoneville, Mississippi, U.S.A.
Description
This comprehensive handbook provides information on history, breeds and genetics, statistics, animal health, production, product utilization,
and future projections.
The focus is on large, domestic animals, but small animals are also covered. References are provided which will
lead the reader to specialized subject areas. Each broad cross-section is written by respected authorities in the field.
This is a handy
and convenient animal reference source for teachers, graduate students, and researchers in the fields of animal science, agricultural
science, and food science and technology.
Audience
Teachers, graduate students, industry and government researchers, and farmers throughout the world.
Contents
History and Background:
R.L. Willham, Our Livestock Heritage.J.K. Loosli, History of the Development
of Animal Nutrition.T.H. Blosser, A Glossary of Terms Commonly Used in the Animal Industries.
Breeds and Genetics:
P.A. Putnam, Animal Breeds.R.H. Miller, A Compilation of Heritability Estimates for Farm Animals.L.V. Cundiff,
K.E. Gregory, and R.M. Koch, Genetic Variation in Beef Cattle.
Statistics:
P.A. Putnam, Populations.M.J.
Darre, S.A. Sulik, and D.M. Kinsman, Physiological Averages/Ranges.
Health:
H. Herlich and M.D. Ruff,
Internal and External Parasites.O.H.V. Stalheim, Major Infectious Diseases.
Production:
H.W. Hawk,
Reproduction.T.S. Rumsey, Growth Rates.A.C. Hammond, Protein Conversion Ratio.L.W. Smith, Production Systems.
Product/Utilization:
A.W. Kotula, By-Products.B.C. Breidenstein and J.C. Williams, Contribution of
Red Meat to the U.S. Diet.P.A. Putnam, Demographics of Dairy Cows and Products.
Future:
L.W. Smith,
Projections on Future Productive Efficiency.
Index.
| Bibliographic details |
Hardbound, 401 pages, publication date: JUN-1991
ISBN-13: 978-0-12-568300-5
ISBN-10: 0-12-568300-6
Imprint: ACADEMIC PRESS
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