Animal breeding Books

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  • Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds

    CABI Publishing Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds

    Book SynopsisMason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding describes breeds of livestock worldwide as well as a range of breed-related subjects such as husbandry, health and behaviour. This definitive and prestigious reference work presents easily accessible information on domestication (including wild ancestors and related species), genetics and breeding, livestock produce and markets, as well as breed conservation and the cultural and social aspects of livestock farming. Written by renowned livestock authorities, these volumes draw on the authors' lifelong interest and involvement in livestock breeds of the world, presenting a unique, comprehensive and fully cross-referenced guide to cattle, buffalo, horses, pigs, sheep, asses, goats, camelids, yak and other domesticants. Volume 1: contains asses, camelids, cattle, goats, horses and pigs Volume 2: contains sheep, water buffalo, yak and other livestock Coverage: Breed descriptions: including groups, types and varieties, history and links between groups, livestock products and trends for creating new breeds Wild species: ancestral and relatives, potential domesticants and hybridization Humans and breeds: spread of domestication, transhumance and pastoralism, social and cultural influences, suitability of different groups for different human purposes Genetics and Conservation: a dedicated section and glossary of terms Placing breeds in a practical agricultural context, this two volume encyclopedia will be of great value to agriculturalists, breeders, geneticists, biologists, rural historians, conservationists, ecologists, and all those who are interested in the rich diversity of livestock breeds.Trade ReviewMason s offers well-organized, in-depth international coverage of livestock, identifying major breeds, listing existing and extinct breeds. --S.J. Bryant "CHOICE "Table of Contents1:: Preface 2:: Introduction 3:: Genetics, Breeding and Conservation 4:: Asses 5:: Camelids 6:: Cattle 7:: Goats 8:: Horses 9:: Pigs 10:: Sheep 11:: Water Buffalo 12:: Yak 13:: Other Livestock

    £585.22

  • Duck Rearing and Health Management

    New India Publishing Agency Duck Rearing and Health Management

    £186.16

  • Veterinary Andrology and Artificial Insemination: Concepts and Applications

    £151.61

  • Veterinary Andrology and Artificial Insemination

    New India Publishing Agency Veterinary Andrology and Artificial Insemination

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    £67.62

  • New India Publishing Agency Training Module on Housing Cooperatives

    £194.40

  • Animal Genetics and Breeding,Animal

    New India Publishing Agency Animal Genetics and Breeding,Animal

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    £110.12

  • New India Publishing Agency Artificial Insemination in Goats

    £186.16

  • Pig Production and Management

    New India Publishing Agency Pig Production and Management

    Book Synopsis

    £186.16

  • Bookvault Publishing Lambing Journal

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £17.66

  • Histopathology Atlas of Acute Radiation Syndrome

    Elsevier Science & Technology Histopathology Atlas of Acute Radiation Syndrome

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Kidney 2. Lung 3. Heart 4. Jejunum 5. Colon 6. Mesenteric lymph node

    3 in stock

    £200.60

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