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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. An RAF Time Capsule. Book.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

paperback. Condition: Fine.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: New. This collection features four peer-reviewed reviews on improving the welfare of gilts and sows.The first chapter reviews current knowledge on the factors affecting the health and welfare of gilts and sows during pregnancy and parturition. The chapter considers the influence of group housing, stress and social interaction on the development of production diseases, such as post-partum dysgalactia syndrome and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome.The second chapter provides a detailed overview of the factors affecting the welfare of pigs during breeding and gestation. The chapter considers the influence of modern pig production on animal behaviour and welfare and reviews to what extent the inability to form matriarchal groupings contributes to demonstrations of aggressive behaviour.The third chapter concentrates on the managerial and environmental interventions that attempt to reconcile the behavioural and physiological needs of both the sow and piglets to optimise their welfare during farrowing and lactation.The final chapter describes the welfare issues associated with individual confinement systems and examines the nature and significance of stereotyped behaviour in gestating sows. The chapter also addresses the issue of hunger in the pregnant sow and drivers to adopt group housing systems for pregnant sows.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 488 pages. 6.00x1.33x9.00 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. In English.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - An RAF Time Capsule is about a totally unexpected find whilst clearing out the loft of the family home of 55 yrs., Roy Albert Blackburne's RAF kitbag was full of wartime memorabilia. He proudly served as ground crew for 610 (County of Chester) Auxiliary Squadron in particular when the Battle of Britain raged at Biggin Hill, his war later taking him to India and Burma. The contents of the kitbag contain a wealth of information, documentation and original never before seen photographs of his time both home and abroad. Of great interest in the kitbag is a handwritten notebook written whilst on a Junior NCO's course in Ambala, India, it details how to retrieve crashed aircraft, petrol rationing, workshop procedures etc., an exact copy of which is included in An RAF Time Capsule. This book fills the gap in the RAF WWII genre and is a must for RAF enthusiasts.…

Paperback. Condition: New. This collection features four peer-reviewed reviews on improving the welfare of gilts and sows.The first chapter reviews current knowledge on the factors affecting the health and welfare of gilts and sows during pregnancy and parturition. The chapter considers the influence of group housing, stress and social interaction on the development of production diseases, such as post-partum dysgalactia syndrome and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome.The second chapter provides a detailed overview of the factors affecting the welfare of pigs during breeding and gestation. The chapter considers the influence of modern pig production on animal behaviour and welfare and reviews to what extent the inability to form matriarchal groupings contributes to demonstrations of aggressive behaviour.The third chapter concentrates on the managerial and environmental interventions that attempt to reconcile the behavioural and physiological needs of both the sow and piglets to optimise their welfare during farrowing and lactation.The final chapter describes the welfare issues associated with individual confinement systems and examines the nature and significance of stereotyped behaviour in gestating sows. The chapter also addresses the issue of hunger in the pregnant sow and drivers to adopt group housing systems for pregnant sows.…

Paperback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 320 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.50 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. An RAF Time Capsule is about a totally unexpected find whilst clearing out the loft of the family home of 55 yrs., Roy Albert Blackburne's RAF kitbag was full of wartime memorabilia. He proudly served as ground crew for 610 (County of Chester) Auxiliary Squadron in particular when the Battle of Britain raged at Biggin Hill, his war later taking him to India and Burma. The contents of the kitbag contain a wealth of information, documentation and original never before seen photographs of his time both home and abroad. Of great interest in the kitbag is a handwritten notebook written whilst on a Junior NCO's course in Ambala, India, it details how to retrieve crashed aircraft, petrol rationing, workshop procedures etc., an exact copy of which is included in An RAF Time Capsule. This book fills the gap in the RAF WWII genre and is a must for RAF enthusiasts. This book fills a gap in the RAF WWII genre. Many original photographs and documents discovered in an RAF kitbag, including a unique handwritten notebook detailing how to retrieve crashed aircraft, petrol rationing, workshop procedures etc., This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. An RAF Time Capsule is about a totally unexpected find whilst clearing out the loft of the family home of 55 yrs., Roy Albert Blackburne's RAF kitbag was full of wartime memorabilia. He proudly served as ground crew for 610 (County of Chester) Auxiliary Squadron in particular when the Battle of Britain raged at Biggin Hill, his war later taking him to India and Burma. The contents of the kitbag contain a wealth of information, documentation and original never before seen photographs of his time both home and abroad. Of great interest in the kitbag is a handwritten notebook written whilst on a Junior NCO's course in Ambala, India, it details how to retrieve crashed aircraft, petrol rationing, workshop procedures etc., an exact copy of which is included in An RAF Time Capsule. This book fills the gap in the RAF WWII genre and is a must for RAF enthusiasts. This book fills a gap in the RAF WWII genre. Many original photographs and documents discovered in an RAF kitbag, including a unique handwritten notebook detailing how to retrieve crashed aircraft, petrol rationing, workshop procedures etc., This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

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Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. An RAF Time Capsule is about a totally unexpected find whilst clearing out the loft of the family home of 55 yrs., Roy Albert Blackburne's RAF kitbag was full of wartime memorabilia. He proudly served as ground crew for 610 (County of Chester) Auxiliary Squadron in particular when the Battle of Britain raged at Biggin Hill, his war later taking him to India and Burma. The contents of the kitbag contain a wealth of information, documentation and original never before seen photographs of his time both home and abroad. Of great interest in the kitbag is a handwritten notebook written whilst on a Junior NCO's course in Ambala, India, it details how to retrieve crashed aircraft, petrol rationing, workshop procedures etc., an exact copy of which is included in An RAF Time Capsule. This book fills the gap in the RAF WWII genre and is a must for RAF enthusiasts. This book fills a gap in the RAF WWII genre. Many original photographs and documents discovered in an RAF kitbag, including a unique handwritten notebook detailing how to retrieve crashed aircraft, petrol rationing, workshop procedures etc., This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.