Scientific Farm Animal Production: An Introduction - Hardcover

Field, Thomas; Taylor, Robert

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0133767205 ISBN 13: 9780133767209

Publisher: Pearson, 2015

Synopsis

A comprehensive, best-selling, science-based approach to building livestock and poultry management systems for food, fiber, and recreation.

 

With Scientific Farm Animal Production, students of animal agriculture get a comprehensive, science-based approach to building livestock and poultry management systems for food, fiber, and recreation. It effectively integrates the scientific disciplines that support livestock and poultry production with detailed information about the primary livestock species, appropriate management protocols, and the market forces that impact demand across the supply chain.

 

As a result of a comprehensive review by nearly 20 professionals, this new edition features increased clarity, depth and accuracy, including improved end-of-chapter questions; updated and enhanced figures and color photos; the latest demographic data; an expanded discussion of social and consumer issues; and an authoritative look at the trends, issues, and opportunities for animal agriculture. 

 

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0133767205
• ISBN 13: 9780133767209
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 656