Scientific Farm Animal Production: An Introduction to Animal Science, 12th edition

Published by Pearson (October 19, 2019) © 2020

  • Thomas G. Field University of Nebraska
  • Robert W. Taylor University Texas at Dallas
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Best-selling Scientific Farm Animal Production is a long-standing leader in introductory animal science courses. It's the single best integrated resource combining a strong disciplinary focus with best practices in production for the major livestock and poultry industries. The authors examine eight primary livestock industries against market forces affecting demand across the supply chain, along with related societal issues.

The 12th Edition has updated industry data and insights, improved graphics and images, and simplified material adding greater meaning for students without a livestock production background. Additionally, innovations in production technologies are newly highlighted to introduce you to the entrepreneurial and creative solutions being applied within the industries.

Table of contents

  1. Animal Contributions to Human Needs
  2. An Overview of the Livestock and Poultry Industries
  3. Red Meat Products
  4. Poultry and Egg Products
  5. Milk and Milk Products
  6. Wool and Mohair
  7. By-Products of Meat Animals
  8. Market Classes and Grades of Livestock, Poultry, and Eggs
  9. Visual Evaluation of Market Animals
  10. Reproduction
  11. Artificial Insemination, Estrous Synchronization, and Embryo Transfer
  12. Genetics
  13. Genetic Change Through Selection
  14. Mating Systems
  15. Nutrients and Their Functions
  16. Digestion and Absorption of Feed
  17. Providing Nutrients for Body Functions
  18. Growth and Development
  19. Lactation
  20. Adaptation to the Environment
  21. Animal Health
  22. Animal Behavior
  23. Issues in Animal Agriculture
  24. Beef Cattle Breeds and Breeding
  25. Feeding and Managing Beef Cattle
  26. Dairy Cattle Breeds and Breeding
  27. Feeding and Managing Dairy Cattle
  28. Swine Breeds and Breeding
  29. Feeding and Managing Swine
  30. Sheep and Goat Breeds and Breeding
  31. Feeding and Managing Sheep and Goats
  32. Horse Breeds and Breeding
  33. Feeding and Managing Horses
  34. Poultry Breeding, Feeding, and Management

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