Animal husbandry Books
Workman Publishing Butchering Beef: The Comprehensive Photographic
Book SynopsisLearn how to humanely slaughter cattle and butcher your own beef. In this straightforward guide, Adam Danforth provides clear instructions and step-by-step photography of the entire butchering process, from creating the right preslaughter conditions through killing, skinning, keeping cold, breaking the meat down, and perfecting expert cuts. With plenty of encouragement and expert advice on food safety, packaging, and necessary equipment, this comprehensive guide has all the information you need to start butchering your own beef.
£20.89
Workman Publishing 101 Ground Training Exercises for Every Horse &
Book SynopsisGround training is the key to a safe and pleasurable riding experience. Designed for easy reference while working with your horse, this guide can be hung on a post. Riders of all disciplines and skill levels will benefit from these exercises that reinforce good habits and help develop a strong bond between horse and rider.
£20.69
Workman Publishing Homegrown Pork: Humane, Healthful Techniques for
Book SynopsisRaising a pig for meat is easy to do, even in a small space like a suburban backyard. In just five months, a 30-pound shoat will become a 250-pound hog and provide you with more than 100 pounds of pork, including tenderloin, ham, ribs, bacon, sausage, and more. Homegrown Pork covers everything you need to know to raise your own pig, from selecting a breed to feeding, housing, fencing, health care, and humane processing. Invite all your friends over for a healthy and succulent pork dinner!
£14.39
The Crowood Press Ltd The Cattle Keeper's Veterinary Handbook
Book SynopsisDisease is an inevitable everyday risk for all those who keep cattle and very often it has a huge impact on the animal's welfare, as well as its productivity. This clearly written and easy-to-understand book covers the principal diseases and conditions that occur in cattle and is essential reading for all those who own, or care for, cattle. Enables the reader to clearly identify all the common cattle diseases Presents a practical, step-by-step description of how to examine an animal Examines all the body systems and the important diseases associated with each one Details the underlying processes involved in many common diseases in order to facilitate a logical approach to their treatment and prevention Helps the stockperson to decide whether they can treat a sick animal themselves or need to seek professional advice
£22.50
CABI Publishing Rabbit Behaviour, Health and Care
Book SynopsisThis book is an essential, thorough, very practical guide to understanding and caring for your rabbit. By following the advice in this book, both rabbit owners and veterinary health professionals report healthier and more content rabbits. Developed from the successful Norwegian text Den Store Kaninboka by the award-winning author Marit Emilie Buseth, Rabbit Behaviour, Health and Care will help you: - develop an understanding of the rabbit's nature, which will help you to spot normal and abnormal behaviour; - learn about the correct living conditions in which to keep domestic rabbits, in terms of their behavioural, physical and social needs; - acquire essential knowledge about rabbit nutrition, dentistry and disease; - discover a new and improved approach to rabbit-keeping through stories and case examples of real rabbits; - gain a rewarding owner-pet relationship. Rabbits are extremely popular pets, but misconceptions about their care and behaviour are widespread. Most illnesses or behaviour problems are a direct or indirect result of poor nutrition and care. This book helps veterinarians and rabbit owners to overcome these challenges by understanding the rabbit's nature and needs.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Origins and Development of Rabbits 3: Rabbits as Companion Animals 4: Behaviour, Learning and Communication 5: The Social Rabbit 6: From Nose to Tail 7: Rabbit Nutrition 8: Neutering 9: Cleanliness and Hygiene 10: Rabbit Housing and Conditions 11: House Rabbits and Rabbit Proofing of the Home 12: Life Outdoors 13: World Wide Rabbits 14: Rabbit Reproduction and Breeding Control
£20.80
The Crowood Press Ltd Keeping Pigs
Book SynopsisWritten by experts in the field, Keeping Pigs A Practical Guide for Smallholders is the only pig-keeping book aimed both at the small-scale producer and at keepers of pigs as pets that is written from a veterinary and keeper perspective. It offers practical and achievable advice about all aspects of pig husbandry and health, enabling readers to understand how their pigs cannot just survive, but also thrive. This detailed guide is an invaluable source of reference for anyone considering keeping pigs, as well as those who have already embarked on their porcine adventure. With hundreds of photos and diagrams, this book provides everything you need to know.
£17.99
Workman Publishing An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Raising Backyard
Book SynopsisThis inspiring introductory guide provides all the information beginners need to raise ducks successfully in the yard or on a small homestead or farm. Ducks are quickly gaining on chickens as popular animals for the backyard homestead or small farm. They are friendly, productive, good at eating pests, remarkably healthy, and easier to raise than chickens in many ways. Plus, they are exceptionally adorable! This accessible introductory guide features original photography tracking the growth and care of a small flock of backyard ducks, and addresses everything the beginner duck keeper needs to know to be successful, including breed selection, housing, feeding, health care, understanding behavior, and egg and meat production.
£12.34
Pan Macmillan The Wonderful World of James Herriot
Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for fans of All Creatures Great and Small, this is a charming collection of classic stories from James Herriot’s much-loved books with insights into his life and work from his children Rosie and Jim.With astute observations and boundless humour, country vet Herriot captures the spirit of the Yorkshire Dales and of rural communities on the cusp of change, before tractors and machines had taken over and modern medicines and antibiotics transformed veterinary work.Along the way a beloved cast of characters emerges, from the squabbling brothers Tristan and Siegfried to Herriot’s hapless courtship and eventual family life with Helen Anderson. But it’s the animals which are at the heart of Herriot’s stories. Whether he’s dodging a raging bull on a risky artificial insemination assignment, becoming pen pals with Tricki Woo the spoilt Pikingese or the inevitable trials and tribulations of lambing season, there&rsquTrade ReviewIt cleverly interweaves extracts from his novels, with an interesting commentary from his son and daughter . . . their memories and anecdotes augment the stories and make delightful reading * The Yorkshire Times *
£18.70
Polyface Salad Bar Beef
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£22.50
Birlinn General The Drove Roads of Scotland
Book SynopsisOne of the great classics of Scottish history, The Drove Roads of Scotland interweaves folklore, social comment and economic history in a fascinating account of Scotland’s droving trade and the routes by which cattle and sheep were brought from every corner of the land to markets in central Scotland. In pastoral Scotland, the breeding and movement of livestock were fundamental to the lives of the people. The story of the drove roads takes the reader on an engrossing tour of Scottish history, from the lawless cattle driving by reivers in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries to the legitimate movement of stock which developed after the Union of the Crowns, by which time the large-scale movement of stock to established markets had become an important part of Scotland’s economy, and a vital aspect of commercial life in the Empire.Trade Review'a great classic of Scottish history - a masterpiece' * Highland News *'Comprehensive and continuously engrossing' * The Scotsman *
£10.44
Rockridge Press Backyard Beekeeping: Everything You Need to Know
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£14.24
HarperCollins Publishers Care for Your Hamster RSPCA Pet Guide
Book SynopsisPublished in association with the RSPCA, the UK's leading animal welfare charity, this practical family guide is full of expert advice on how to choose a hamster and how best to look after it.If you already own or are planning to buy a hamster this easy-to-use introductory guide is a must. Clearly illustrated with colour photographs throughout, it covers all aspects of daily care including housing, feeding, handling, hygiene, exercise and first aid.Published in association with the experts at the RSPCA, this book will help you ensure that you are giving your hamster the best possible care.
£8.20
HarperCollins Publishers Care for Your Guinea Pigs RSPCA Pet Guide
Book SynopsisPublished in association with the RSPCA, the UK's leading animal welfare charity, this practical family guide is full of expert advice on how to choose a guinea pig and how best to look after it.If you already own or are planning to buy a guinea pig this easy-to-use introductory guide is a must. Clearly illustrated with colour photographs throughout, it covers all aspects of daily care including housing, feeding, hygiene, grooming, exercise and first aid.Published in association with the experts at the RSPCA, this book will help you ensure that you are giving your guinea pig the best possible care.
£8.20
HarperCollins Publishers The Unexpected Genius of Pigs
Book SynopsisWe often consider dogs to be our enduring sidekicks but the truth is domestic pigs have played a role in our lives for nearly as long.Pigs are highly social and smart. They like to play. They're inventive, crafty and belligerent and incredibly singleminded.Ultimately, we have far more in common with these creatures than we like to admit.Here is a charming ode to one of the most common, yet surprisingly intelligent, animals populating our landscapes. In this gentle and illuminating study, Matt Whyman embarks on a journey to uncover the heart and soul of an animal brimming with more energy, intelligence and playfulness than he could ever have imagined.In his bid to understand what makes a pig tick, having climbed a steep learning curve as a keeper himself, Whyman meets a veterinary professor and expert in pig emotion, as well as a spirited hill farmer whose world revolves around hogs and sows.Packed with fascinating research and delightful anecdotes, this entertaining and informative ceTrade Review'An engaging book about porcine brilliance' The Daily Express For Pig in the Middle/Oink: My Life with Mini-pigs: ‘Move over Marley, a pair of cute mini-pigs are about to take over the world.’ New York Post ‘This merry memoir of family growing pains and too many pets has so many laugh-out-loud sequences it's embarrassing to read in public… the most good-hearted, hilarious memoir in years.’ Shelf Awareness ‘What a fabulous, funny read! I enjoyed every page. Highly recommended for anyone with a pet, a partner, a family, a sense of humour…or even a minipig.’ Sophie Kinsella ‘Funny, frank and charming.’ Lisa Jewell ‘Definitely my favourite pigs since Babe… funny and completely charming.’ Jenny Colgan ‘Written with wry humour and accompanied by numerous photographs, ink is a moving salute to love, family and commitment.’ Richmond Times-Dispatch ‘Be careful where you read this book because it is laugh-out-loud funny… Whyman has a flair for self-deprecating asides and for making the "ordinary" sparkling. It's compelling, bristles with irony and is sure to delight animal lovers.’ Daily Telegraph (Sydney) ‘A darling book – very funny and definitely for animal lovers.’ ABC
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Fletchers on the Farm
Book SynopsisWe jumped in at the deep end and bought a farm! A reluctant wife, a couple of crazy kids and a husband whose knowledge of farming you could write on the back of a stamp What could go wrong?!' KelvinExactly! And the journey has only just begun' LizJoin the Fletchers as they navigate the peaks and troughs of life on a lively farm.When Kelvin and Liz Fletcher left their happy home in Oldham for a 120-acre farm in the Peak District, they were totally unaware of the surprises that lay in store. Come along for the ride as they navigate the Mishaps, like shearing sheep in a way that costs more than the price for the wool; the Lessons, such as never turn your back on a flock of sheep or, put simply, always close the gate!' and the Adventures, going from self-professed townies' to farmhands overnight.In Fletchers on the Farm, childhood sweethearts Kelvin and Liz reflect on their history, their future and their daily balancing act of juggling acting careers, four young children and a farmyar
£9.49
£12.80
Elsevier Science Atlas of Marine Invertebrate Larvae
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£114.75
Ebury Publishing The Farmers Dog
Book Synopsis''It can be said at once that this book should be on the shelf of every farmer and shepherd who owns a dog or who is contemplating the purchase of one. Mr Holmes really gets behind the mind of the dog and what makes it tick. That is why his advice is so sound.'' - Farmer and Stockbreeder''John Holmes has picked out the essentials and backed them up with clear reasons with an enviable skill... No better book could be recommended to a farmer, old or young, who wishes to train working dogs for use with stock.'' - Journal of Farmers'' Club''Though The Farmer''s Dog is essentially intended for the bookshelves of the farmer, or working-dog owner, there is much to interest all lovers of dogs in its pages ... extremely well illustrated.'' - Dog World ''He has an understanding of dogs which has hardly been surpassed in the written word and if you are at heart a dog-lover you will enjoy and profit from every chapter.'' - Farming News
£11.69
Academic Press Clinical Biochemistry of Domestic Animals
Book SynopsisCovers various aspects of the biochemical abnormalities caused by various diseases and how they relate to the biochemical changes in the blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, joint fluids, other body fluids and in cells. This book provides the fundamental bases for understanding the biochemical changes which occur in disease processes.Table of ContentsConcepts of Normality in Clinical Biochemistry; DNA Technology; Carbohydrate Metabolism and Diabetes; Lipids and Ketones; Proteomics; Clinical Immunology; The Erythrocyte; The Porhyrins; Iron Metabolism; Hemostasis; The Leukocytes; Clinical Enzymology; Liver function; Pancreatic function; Gastrointestinal function; Skeletal Muscle Function; Kidney function; Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance; Pituitary Function; Adrenocortical function; Thyroid function; Reproductive Hormones; Clinical Nutrition; Calcium, Phosphorus and Magnesium Metabolism; Trace minerals; Vitamins; Tumor Markers; Lysosomal Storage Diseases; Cerebrospinal Fluid; Clinical toxicology; Clinical biochemistry of Laboratory Rodents and Rabbits; Clinical biochemistry of Avians; Appendixes: Clinical laboratory reference values in a number of animal species and some useful laboratory information
£202.50
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Thorp and Covichs Freshwater Invertebrates
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContributors to Volume II About the Editors Preface to the Fourth Edition Preface to Volume II Acknowledgments for Volume II Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Protozoa Chapter 3: Phylum Porifera Chapter 4: Phylum Cnidaria Chapter 5: Phylum Platyhelminthes Chapter 6: Phylum Nemertea Chapter 7: Phylum Gastrotricha Chapter 8: Phylum Rotifera Chapter 9: Phylum Nemata Chapter 10: Phylum Nematomorpha Chapter 11: Phylum Mollusca Chapter 12: Phylum Annelida Chapter 13: Phylum Ectoprocta (Bryozoa) Chapter 14: Phylum Entoprocta Chapter 15: Phylum Tardigrada Chapter 16: Phylum Arthropoda Taxonomic Index
£93.60
Elsevier Science Applied Hierarchical Modeling in Ecology Analysis
Book SynopsisTrade Review"For the beginning practitioner of hierarchical models,...this is definitely worth the space and may actually be the first place to start developing a strong fundamental understanding of hierarchical modeling. For more seasoned quantitative ecologists, there are lots of useful modeling details for both the unmarked and BUGS/JAGS syntax,...there is value to having it all in one place. Finally, for professors looking to teach a class or short-course on hierarchical models in ecology,...an excellent text for the course." course." --Journal of Agricultural, Biological, and Environmental StatisticsTable of ContentsPreface Part 1: Prelude 1. Distribution, abundance and species richness in ecology 2. What are hierarchical models and how do we analyse them ? 3. Linear models, generalized linear models (GLMs), and random-effects: the components of hierarchical models 4. Introduction to data simulation 5. The Bayesian modeling software BUGS and JAGS Part 2: Models for static systems 6. Modeling abundance using binomial N-mixture models 7. Modeling abundance using multinomial N-mixture models 8. Modeling abundance using hierarchical distance sampling 9. Advanced hierarchical distance sampling 10. Modeling distribution and occurrence using site-occupancy models 11. Community models (incidence- and abundance-based)
£67.44
Elsevier Science The Science of Animal Growth and Meat Technology
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Historical Perspectives of the Meat and Animal Industry and their Relationship to Animal Growth, body Composition, and Meat Technology 2. Prenatal Growth and its Relationship to Carcass and Meat Quality Traits 3. Bone Growth and Development with Relationships to Live Animal and Carcass Evaluation 4. Muscle Growth and Development and Relationships to Meat Quality and Composition 5. Fat Cells in Domestic Animals 6. Growth Curves and Growth Patterns 7. Harvest Processes for Meat 8. Methods to Measure Body Composition of Domestic Animals 9. Intrinsic Cues of Fresh Meat Quality 10. Conversion of Muscle to Meat 11. Muscle Structure and Function 12. Meat Microbiology and Safety 13. Fresh and Cured Meat Processing and Preservation 14. Sausage Processing and Production 15. Packaging for Meat and Meat Products
£89.21
Elsevier Science Pangolins
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSECTION 1 - PART 1: WHAT IS A PANGOLIN? EVOLUTION, PHYLOGENY AND TAXONOMY Overview 1. Evolution and morphology 2. Phylogeny and Systematics SECTION 1 - PART 2: WHAT IS A PANGOLIN? BIOLOGY, ECOLOGY AND STATUS 3. The role of pangolins in ecosystems 4. Chinese pangolin Manis pentadactyla (Linnaeus, 1758) 5. Indian pangolin Manis crassicaudata (Geoffrey, 1803) 6. Sunda pangolin Manis javanica (Desmarest, 1822) 7. Philippine pangolin Manis culionensis (de Elera, 1915) 8. Black-bellied pangolin Phataginus tetradactyla (Linnaeus, 1766) 9. White-bellied pangolin Phataginus tricuspis (Rafinesque, 1820) 10. Giant pangolin Smutsia gigantea (Illiger, 1815) 11. Temminck’s pangolin Smutsia temminckii (Smuts, 1832) SECTION TWO: CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE, USE AND TRADE Overview 12. Symbolism, myth and ritual in Africa and Asia 13. Early biogeographies and symbolic use in Europe in the 16th-18th centuries 14. Meat and medicine: historic and contemporary use in Asia 15. Bushmeat and beyond: historic and contemporary use in Africa 16. International trade and trafficking in pangolins, 1900–2018 SECTION THREE: CONSERVATION SOLUTIONS Overview Law enforcement and regulation 17. Conserving pangolins through international and national regulation and effective law enforcement 18. Combatting Illegal Pangolin Trade – A Law Enforcement Practitioner's Perspective 19. Addressing trade threats to pangolins in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) 20. Understanding illegal trade in pangolins through forensics Awareness raising and behaviour change 21. No Longer a Forgotten Species: History, Key Events, and Lessons Learnt from the Rise of Pangolin Awareness 22. Changing consumer behavior for pangolin products Site-based protection and local community engagement 23. Engaging local communities in responses to illegal trade in pangolins: who, why and how? 24. Exploring community benefits to reduce illegal wildlife trade using a theory of change approach 25. Community conservation in Nepal – opportunities and challenges for pangolin conservation 26. The Sunda pangolin in Singapore: a multi-stakeholder approach to research and conservation 27. Holistic approaches to protecting a pangolin stronghold in Central Africa Ex situ conservation 28. Husbandry of pangolins: lessons and challenges 29. Veterinary health and pangolins 30. The rescue, rehabilitation and release of pangolins 31. Zoo Engagement in Pangolin Conservation: Contributions, Opportunities, Challenges, and the Way Forward 32. Evaluating the impact of pangolin farming on conservation Conservation planning, research and finance 33. Conservation strategies and priority actions for pangolins 34. Research needs for pangolins 35. Developing robust ecological monitoring methodologies for pangolin conservation 36. Conservation planning and PHVAs in Taiwan 37. Leveraging support for pangolin conservation and the potential of innovative finance 38. Supporting pangolin conservation through conservation tourism SECTION FOUR: THE FUTURE 39. Taking pangolin conservation to scale: the IUCN SSC Pangolin Specialist Group and the next 20 years
£77.39
Elsevier Science Elephants Under Human Care
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Elephants and Their Relationship with Humans2. Ethological Data Collection and Elephant Activity Budgets3. Elephant Social Structure, Behaviour, and Complexity4. Elephant Reproductive Biology5. Elephant Cognition, Communication and Tool Use6. Elephant Ecology and Genetics7. Elephant Welfare8. Housing and Handling Elephants9. Ethics, Pressure Groups and the Law10. The Conservation Value of Captive Elephants11. The Future of Elephants in Captivity
£84.59
Elsevier Science The Evolutionary Ecology of Invasive Species
Book SynopsisTrade Review"The book provides a good framework for readers to engage with modern ideas and discoveries in the field." --Robert I. Colautti, The Quarterly Review of Biology.Table of Contents1. Setting the scene 2. Life in the fast lane 3. A home away from home: The role of eco-evolutionary experience in establishment and invasion success 4. Phenotypic plasticity and the emerging field of ‘invasion epigenetics’ 5. Environmental drivers of rapid evolution during biological invasions 6. The current state of research on the evolutionary ecology of invasive species 7. Evolutionary impacts of invasive species on native species 8. Invasion genetics: Molecular genetic insights into the spatial and temporal dynamics of biological invasions 9. Incorporating evolutionary biology into invasive species management
£84.59
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Animal Behavior
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Of Cockroaches and Wolves: Framing Animal Behavior 2. Neurobiology and Endocrinology for Animal Behaviorists 3. Behavioral Genetics 4. Homeostasis and Time Budgets 5. Learning 6. Cognition 7. Communication 8. Movement 9. Foraging 10. Self-Defense 11. Mating Systems 12. Nesting, Parenting, and Territoriality 13. Social Behavior, Cooperation, and Kinship 14. Comparative Social Behavior 15. Conservation and Behavior
£65.66
Elsevier Science Feed and Feeding Practices in Aquaculture
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart 1: Feed and fertiliser in aquaculture: an overview 1. Overview of aquaculture feeds: global impacts of ingredient use 2. Fertilizers in aquaculture 3. Nutritional requirements of cultured fish: formulating nutritionally adequate feeds 4. Complete feeds—intensive systems 5. Regulatory aspects of compound feed in aquaculture Part 2: Feed ingredients, production and processing 6. Quality control of feed ingredients for aquaculture 7. Additives in aquafeed: an overview 8. Replacing fishmeal and fish oil in industrial aquafeeds for carnivorous fish 9. Use of pre- and probiotics in finfish aquaculture 10. Safety of medical feed additives in the food chain 11. Using feed to enhance the color quality of fish and crustaceans 12. Storage and handling of feeds for fish and shrimp Part 3: Feeding strategies and environmental impact 13. Feeding in hatcheries 14. Feeding equipment 15. Environmental impact of phosphorus and nitrogen from aquaculture
£175.50
Oxford University Press Zoo Animals
Book SynopsisZoo Animals: Behaviour, Management and Welfare addresses the key questions surrounding the keeping of zoo animals, and reveals how we can apply our ever-growing understanding of animal behaviour to ensure zoo animals are managed as effectively as possible, without their health and welfare being compromised.Trade ReviewIt is written in a lively and accessible style, and covers every aspect of zoo animal management, from basic biology to legislation and record keeping. It is highly readable and scientifically well grounded. * Jenny Morton, The Biologist *Table of Contents1. Introduction ; 2. History and philosophy of zoos ; 3. Regulatory framework ; 4. Behaviour ; 5. Animal identification and record keeping ; 6. Housing and husbandry ; 7. Animal welfare ; 8. Environmental enrichment ; 9. Small population management ; 10. Conservation ; 11. Health ; 12. Feeding and nutrition ; 13. People in zoos ; 14. Research ; 15. We hope you enjoyed your visit
£49.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Complete Dog Breed Book
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£17.09
University of Washington Press Hatched
Book Synopsis2022 Independent Publisher Book Award for Animals/Pets (Gold)Chickens are a lot more mainstream than veganism and a little bit like kombucha: super weird twenty years ago, now somewhat popular and made even more so by logos, brands, and hashtags. So begins Gina Warren's deep dive into the backyard chicken movement. Digging into its history and food politics, she provides a highly personal account of the movement's social and cultural motivations, the regulations it faces, and the ways that chicken owners build community. Weaving together interviews with urban agriculture advocates, entrepreneurs such as a $225 per hour chicken consultant, animal rights campaigners, and a fabulous cross-section of chicken enthusiasts, Warren sheds light on Americans' complex relationship with animalsas guardians, companions, and eatersand what it means to be a conscious eater. As Warren chronicles her own misadventures raising chickens, her pursuit of what's best for her own flock leads past chicken tTrade Review"A welcome addition to others about the backyard chicken movement." * Food Politics *"[An] entertaining, thoughtfully earnest book... a very accessible rendering of a topic that reflects larger issues in the US food production industry." * Choice *"Demonstrates thoughtful grappling with what it means to be an ethical eater in a capitalist society." * New Books Network *
£21.59
National Academies Press Nutrient Requirements of Fish Shrimp Animal
Book SynopsisAquaculture now supplies half of the seafood and fisheries products consumed worldwide and is gaining international significance as a source of food and income. Future demands for seafood and fisheries products can only be met by expanded aquaculture production. Such production will likely become more intensive and will depend increasingly on nutritious and efficient aquaculture feeds containing ingredients from sustainable sources. To meet this challenge, Nutrient Requirements of Fish and Shrimp provides a comprehensive summary of current knowledge about nutrient requirements of fish and shrimp and supporting nutritional science. This edition incorporates new material and significant updates to information in the 1993 edition. It also examines the practical aspects of feeding of fish and shrimp. Nutrient Requirements of Fish and Shrimp will be a key resource for everyone involved in aquaculture and for others responsible for the feeding and care of fish and shrimp. It will also aid scTable of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 Summary
£114.95
National Academies Press Nutrient Requirements of Swine Eleventh Revised
Book SynopsisSince 1944, the National Research Council has published 10 editions of the Nutrient Requirements of Swine. This reference has guided nutritionists and other professionals in academia and the swine and feed industries in developing and implementing nutritional and feeding programs for swine. The swine industry has undergone considerable changes since the tenth edition was published in 1998 and some of the requirements and recommendations set forth at that time are no longer relevant or appropriate. The eleventh revised edition of the Nutrient Requirements of Swine builds on the previous editions published by the National Research Council. A great deal of new research has been published during the last 15 years and there is a large amount of new information for many nutrients. In addition to a thorough and current evaluation of the literature on the energy and nutrient requirements of swine in all stages of life, this volume includes information about feed ingredients from the biofuelsTable of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 Summary
£114.95
National Academies Press Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle Eighth
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£76.95
National Academies Press Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle Eighth
Book SynopsisSince 1944, the National Research Council (NRC) has published seven editions of the Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle. This reference has guided nutritionists and other professionals in academia and the cattle and feed industries in developing and implementing nutritional and feeding programs for beef cattle. The cattle industry has undergone considerable changes since the seventh revised edition was published in 2000 and some of the requirements and recommendations set forth at that time are no longer relevant or appropriate. The eighth revised edition of the Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle builds on the previous editions. A great deal of new research has been published during the past 14 years and there is a large amount of new information for many nutrients. In addition to a thorough and current evaluation of the literature on the energy and nutrient requirements of beef in all stages of life, this volume includes new information about phosphorus and sulfur contents; a revTable of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 Summary
£114.95
National Academies Press Nutrient Requirements of Swine Eleventh Revised
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£76.95
National Academies Press Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle Eighth
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£130.68
National Academies Press Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle
Book SynopsisSince 1944, the National Research Council (NRC) has published seven editions of the Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle. This reference has guided nutritionists and other professionals in academia and the dairy and feed industries in developing and implementing nutritional and feeding programs for dairy cattle. The eighth revised edition of the Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle builds on the previous editions. A great deal of new research has been published and there is a large amount of new information for many nutrients. This book represents a comprehensive review of the most recent information available on efficient, profitable, and environmentally conscious dairy cattle nutrition and ingredient composition. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary
£83.29
National Academies Press Heritable Genetic Modification in Food Animals
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£32.30
Academic Press Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Behavioral Genetics and Animal Science 2. Behavioral Genetics and Animal Domestication 3. How Studying Interactions Between Animal Emotions, Cognition, and Personality Can Contribute to Improve Farm Animal Welfare 4. Genetics and Behavior During Handling, Restraint, and Herding 5. Reproductive and Maternal Behavior of Livestock 6. Differences in the Behavior of Landraces and Breeds of Dogs 7. Behavior Genetics of the Horse (Equus caballus) 8. Improving the Adaptability of Animals by Selection 9. Genetic Influences on the Behavior of Chickens Associated with Welfare and Productivity 10. Genetics of Domesticated Behavior in Dogs and Foxes 11. Behavioral Genetics of Pigs and Relation to Welfare 12. Genetics and Animal Welfare
£82.76
Elsevier Science & Technology Histopathology Atlas of Acute Radiation Syndrome
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Kidney 2. Lung 3. Heart 4. Jejunum 5. Colon 6. Mesenteric lymph node
£147.25
Elsevier Science The Foraging Behavior of the Honey Bee Apis
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction to honey bee foraging 2. Honey bee adaptations for foraging 3. Honey bee foraging behavior, navigation, communication, and search patterns of individual bees 4. Energetics of foraging 5. Pollination and foraging ecology of individual honey bees 6. Delivery of resources by returning foragers 7. Colony-level adaptations for foraging 8. Modeling of colony and bee behavior 9. Honey bees as livestock 10. Specialized foraging – robbing, swarming, absconding 11. Knowledge gaps and future directions
£103.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd Investigating Animal Abuse Crime Scenes
Book SynopsisAnimal abuse is well established as a gateway crime linked to other forms of antisocial behaviors and broader criminal violence. Increased awareness of the link between animal abuse and criminal behavior has led many states to mandate cross-reporting between agencies overseeing the welfare of families and of animals. Investigating Animal Abuse Crime Scenes: A Field Guide is designed for first respondersâsuch as animal control officers and police officersâas well as forensic scientists and other criminal justice professionals who are tasked with processing and analyzing animal crime scenes and evidence. The book serves equally as a useful resource for those in the field and laboratory, in addition to those professionals who are further along in the investigative and judicial process. The book addresses the key areas that must be considered in a thorough investigation of an animal abuse crime. This starts with general crime sceTable of ContentsAuthors. Contributors. Acknowledgments. Introduction. 1 The Role of the Animal Control Officer and First Responders. 2 Securing the Scene and First Actions. 3 Search and Seizure. 4 Documenting the Crime Scene. 5 Locating Physical Evidence. 6 Collection and Packaging of Evidence. 7 Special Considerations for Crime Scene Investigation and Evidence Processing of Animal Abuse. 8 Large-Scale Animal Abuse Cases. 9 Animal Abuse Involving Large Animals. 10 Releasing the Scene. 11 Biological Evidence. 12 Trace and Chemical Evidence. 13 Pattern Evidence. 14 Drugs and Controlled Substances. 15 Digital Evidence. 16 The Forensic Veterinarian at the Crime Scene. 17 Physical Examination of Living Victims. 18 Postmortem Interval. 19 The Forensic Necropsy. 20 Nonaccidental Injury. 21 Neglect and Hoarding. 22 Animal Sexual Abuse. 23 Animal Fighting. 24 Forensic Toxicology. 25 Report Writing and Court Testimony. Appendix A: Evidence Collection and Packaging Summary. Appendix B: Nonveterinary Crime Scene Kit. Appendix C: Example Veterinary Forensic Forms. Index.
£128.25
WW Norton & Co Pig Tales An Omnivores Quest for Sustainable
Book SynopsisAn eye-opening investigation of the commercial pork industry and an inspiring alternative to the way pigs are raised and consumed in America.Trade Review"A beautiful and clear-eyed examination of the world of pigs and pig farming. With his engaging prose and soulful, riveting stories, [Estabrook] illuminates the complexities of the pig industry and the desperate need for reform." -- Alice Waters, Chez Panisse"Estabrook puts his substantial reporting, storytelling, and writing talents in the service of the pig. He documents the horrors perpetrated in America on this miracle creature, but he also describes the ways to break away from those horrors. . . . Pig Tales appalled me, terrified me, and then filled me with hope." -- Michael Ruhlman, author of Charcuterie and Salumi"Estabrook tells two powerful stories here. The first is about the appalling ways in which Big Pig raises animals. . . . The second is about how skilled animal husbandry and respect for the intelligence of pigs produces . . . a far more satisfying life for farmers and pigs alike. Pig Tales is beautifully written. It is also deeply touching." -- Marion Nestle, professor of nutrition, food studies, and public health at New York University, and author of Eat, Drink, Vote: An Illustrated Guide to Food Politics"Estabrook, a reporter of iron constitution and persistence, has dug deep into the truth about the American pork industry without losing his sense of humor and humanity. Gruesome on one hand; funny on the other." -- Christopher Kimball - Wall Street Journal"Estabrook turns his keen journalistic eye to pig production . . . [and] provides balance in the engaging tales of farmers and processors who are thoughtful and eminently human. . . . [A] must-read." -- Cathy Barrow, author of Mrs. Wheelbarrow’s Kitchen"Before Tomatoland, I thought I knew about the American way of farming. Barry Estabrook proved that I was wrong, painting a devastating portrait of what was really taking place out in the fields. It changed the way I cook and eat. Pig Tales is even more illuminating, a window into the world of pigs and pig farmers that every American omnivore needs to read. You will never look at a piece of pork in quite the same way." -- Ruth Reichl author of Delicious!"Estabrook demonstrates his skill with words to tell compelling true stories…authoritative yet approachable." -- Steve Weinberg - Seattle Times"Masterfully blends storytelling with succinct explanations of policy and science…a must-read." -- Jim Romanoff - EatingWell"Cogent, level-headed." -- Nature"Excellent…a more balanced and nuanced complement to muckraking works on similar subjects by Upton Sinclair (The Jungle) and, more recently, Eric Schlosser (Fast Food Nation)." -- Peter A. Coclanis - Raleigh News & Observer
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WW Norton & Co Pig Tales An Omnivores Quest for Sustainable
Book SynopsisA Splendid Table Staff Book Pick of the Year "Estabrook, a reporter of iron constitution and persistence, has dug deep into the truth about the American pork industry without losing his sense of humor and humanity." —Christopher Kimball, Wall Street JournalTrade Review"A beautiful and clear-eyed examination of the world of pigs and pig farming. With his engaging prose and soulful, riveting stories, [Estabrook] illuminates the complexities of the pig industry and the desperate need for reform." -- Alice Waters, Chez Panisse"Estabrook puts his substantial reporting, storytelling, and writing talents in the service of the pig. He documents the horrors perpetrated in America on this miracle creature, but he also describes the ways to break away from those horrors…Pig Tales appalled me, terrified me, and then filled me with hope." -- Michael Ruhlman, author of Charcuterie and Salumi"Estabrook tells two powerful stories here. The first is about the appalling ways in which Big Pig raises animals…The second is about how skilled animal husbandry and respect for the intelligence of pigs produces…a far more satisfying life for farmers and pigs alike. Pig Tales is beautifully written. It is also deeply touching." -- Marion Nestle, professor of nutrition, food studies, and public health at New York University, and author of Eat, Drink, Vote: An Illustrated Guide to Food Politics"Estabrook turns his keen journalistic eye to pig production…[and] provides balance in the engaging tales of farmers and processors who are thoughtful and eminently human…[A] must-read." -- Cathy Barrow, author of Mrs. Wheelbarrow’s Practical Pantry"Before Tomatoland, I thought I knew about the American way of farming. Barry Estabrook proved that I was wrong, painting a devastating portrait of what was really taking place out in the fields. It changed the way I cook and eat. Pig Tales is even more illuminating, a window into the world of pigs and pig farmers that every American omnivore needs to read. You will never look at a piece of pork in quite the same way." -- Ruth Reichl, author of Delicious!"Masterfully blends storytelling with succinct explanations of policy and science…a must-read." -- Jim Romanoff - EatingWell"Cogent, level-headed." -- Nature"Excellent…a more balanced and nuanced complement to muckraking works on similar subjects by Upton Sinclair (The Jungle) and, more recently, Eric Schlosser (Fast Food Nation)." -- Peter A. Coclanis - Raleigh News & Observer"Estabrook demonstrates his skill with words to tell compelling true stories…authoritative yet approachable." -- Steve Weinberg - Seattle Times
£12.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Locally Laid
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Hay Fever
Book SynopsisThe compelling, funny story of a high-powered professional’s life-changing journey from Manhattan big cheese to Vermont goat cheesemakerIn the tradition of food memoirs like Under the Tuscan Sun and A Year in Provence, Hay Fever tells the story of New York City literary agent Angela Miller and how looking for tranquility on a Vermont farm turned into an eye-opening, life-changing experience. Seeking solace in the midst of midlife strife brought on by family stress and a high-stakes career, Miller and her husband bought a farm in rural Vermont. But what started as a part time “project” turned into a full-blown obsession and culinary passion that not only changed their lives forever, but also resulted in some of America’s best cheeses, prestigious awards, and media fame. Today, cheeses from Consider Bardwell Farm are featured at some of the country’s best restaurants, including Jean Georges, Daniel, and The French Laundry.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION: From Where I Stand. ONE: Green Mountain High. TWO: As Far as the Eye Can See. THREE: Farm Team. FOUR: The New Kids. FIVE: Milk Maids. SIX: What West Pawlet Needs is a Cafe. SEVEN: Chasing the Cheese Maker. EIGHT: The Little Farm that Could. NINE: Husbandry. TEN: The Way of the Cheese Master. ELEVEN: Mating Game. TWELVE: Is Anyone Tasting the Cheese? THIRTEEN: Trimming Trees and Costs. FOURTEEN: Guests at the Farm. FIFTEEN: Sell, Cut, or Perish. SIXTEEN: Accolades and Accusations. SEVENTEEN: Endings and Beginnings RECIPES. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. INDEX.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Raising Beef Cattle for Dummies
Book SynopsisThe tools you need to raise and care for beef cattle Beef cattle farming is a business that continues to grow in the United States and around the world, and it will only grow larger as the demand for beef continues to increase.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting to Know Beef Cattle 7 Chapter 1: The Rewards and Responsibilities of Raising Beef Cattle 9 Chapter 2: Bovine Basics: Understanding Cattle Terminology and Anatomy 23 Chapter 3: From Angus to Zebu: Looking at Beef Cattle Breeds and Traits 35 Part II: Preparing to Bring Home the Beef 53 Chapter 4: Home on the Range: Preparing Your Facilities 55 Chapter 5: Chow Time: Planning Your Feeding Program 79 Chapter 6: Exploring Pasture, Manure, and Water Management 107 Chapter 7: Choosing and Buying Cattle 127 Part III: Cattle Handling, Health, and Breeding 145 Chapter 8: Understanding and Properly Handling Cattle 147 Chapter 9: Keeping Your Cattle Healthy 165 Chapter 10: Addressing Common Cattle Ailments 191 Chapter 11: Breeding Cows and Caring for Pregnant Females 213 Chapter 12: Looking After Calves Young and Old 241 Part IV: Realizing Your Cattle Business Potential 261 Chapter 13: Turning Your Extra Pastures into a Money-Making Business 263 Chapter 14: Showing and Selling Cattle 275 Chapter 15: Managing Your Beef Business 293 Part V: The Part of Tens 311 Chapter 16: Ten Common Mistakes to Avoid When Raising Cattle 313 Chapter 17: Ten (or so) Bizarre Bovine Behaviors and What They Mean 321 Index 327
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Introduction to Animal Science
Book SynopsisThis volume provides students with a comprehensive and balanced overview of animal agriculture in contemporary society, taking into account the needs of students with highly varied cultural backgrounds and educational objectives.Trade Review"...useful to any technologist or student seeking a deeper insightinto the science and effort of producing animal products." (FoodScience & Technology Today, Vol 14/3, 2000)Table of ContentsPreface Section One Chapter 1 Food Production 1 Historical Perspective 1 Human Population Growth 2 Role of Research and of Land, Water, Soil, and Energy Resources 4 Food Consumption 9 Who Produces the Food? 16 Summary 18 Chapter 2 Domestic Animals 20 An Overview of the Contributions of Domestic Animals 20 Food from Animals 22 Animal Byproducts 23 Pharmaceuticals and Therapeutic Agents 25 Companionship and Pleasure 25 Faithful Stewards 27 Draft Power and Transportation 28 Manure, Crop Residues, and Food Processing Wastes 28 Biomedical Research 31 Summary 31 Chapter 3 Animal Agriculture In The United States And The World 33 Historical Perspective 33 Animal and Crop Production Profiles in the World 33 Animal and Crop Production Profiles in the United States 38 The Place of the United States in World Animal Agriculture 49 Summary 50 Section Two Chapter 4 Reproduction 52 Gonadotropic Hormones and Their Functions 53 Male Organs of Reproduction and Their Functions 54 Female Organs of Reproduction and Their Functions 59 The Estrous Cycle 63 Pregnancy 65 Parturition 67 Artificial Insemination 69 Estrus Detection 72 Estrus Synchronization 72 Fertilization 73 Embryo Transfer 74 Summary 76 Chapter 5 Lactation 81 The Mammary Gland 81 Milk Synthesis and Secretion 84 Colostrum 86 Milk Composition 87 Milk Production 90 Metabolic Cost of Lactation 95 Summary 96 Chapter 6 Genetics 99 Introduction 99 Genes and Chromosomes of the Cell 100 Mitosis 106 Meiosis 106 Fertilization and Growth 107 Dominant and Recessive Alleles for a Single Trait: Six Possible Outcomes 109 Types of Gene Action 110 Quantitatively Inherited Traits 112 Selection 113 Mating Systems 116 Molecular Genetics 119 Summary 122 Chapter 7 Growth 127 Methods of Expressing Growth 128 Body Weight as a Measure of Growth 129 Hyperplasia, Hypertrophy, and Differentiation 131 Growth of Brain, Skeleton, Muscle, and Adipose Tissue 134 Strategies for Regulating Growth 140 Growth of Placenta, Fetus, and Mammary Tissues in Mammals and Embryo in Birds 140 Summary 144 Chapter 8 Nutrition And Feeding 146 Nutrients 147 The Gastrointestinal Tract: Structure, Digestion, and Absorption 176 Factors Affecting Feed Consumption 182 Feeds and Feeding 183 Summary 196 Section Three Chapter 9 Animal Husbandry: Fulfilling Animal Needs 212 Space and Place 213 Thermal Environment 214 Light Environment 219 Environmental Effects on Animal Health 222 Air Pollution in Animal Houses 224 Effects of High Altitude 224 Animal-Human Interactions 225 Animal Accommodations 226 Assessing Environmental Quality 229 Summary 230 Chapter 10 Animal States-Of-Being 232 Domestication and Adaptability 232 Multifaceted Internal and External Environments 233 Environmental Adaptability 236 Animal Needs 238 Inevitable Compromises 242 A Public Issue: Farm-Animal Welfare 243 Summary 247 Chapter 11 New And Emerging Issues 251 Plant-Animal Ecosystems 252 Ecological Balance and Environmental Quality 253 Animal Well-Being 257 Biological Diversity 259 Biotechnology 262 Food Safety 265 Economic Support for Agriculture 268 Challenges and Opportunities for Animal Science Graduates in the Twenty-first Century 270 Summary 271 Section Four Chapter 12 Live Animal Evaluation: Beef Cattle, Sheep, And Swine 275 Live Animal Evaluation: Past and Present 276 Beef Cattle Evaluation 277 Sheep Evaluation 286 Swine Evaluation 292 Summary 299 Chapter 13 Dairy Cattle 301 Changes and Trends in the Dairy Industry 302 Dairy Cattle Breeds 306 Milk Marketing 306 Genetic Improvement 308 Housing Systems 310 Herd Health 316 Nutrition and Feeding 316 Reproductive Management 324 Dairy Replacements 326 Economics 329 Summary 332 Chapter 14 Beef Cattle 335 Historical Aspects 336 Cattle Statistics 336 Production System 338 Breeding and Genetic Considerations 342 Reproductive Management 349 Nutritional Management 353 Herd Health Concerns 360 General Management Considerations and Issues 363 Summary 369 Chapter 15 Poultry And Egg Production 373 Integrated Production Systems 374 Reproduction 375 Breeding 377 Incubation 379 Brooding and Rearing 380 Feeding and Nutrition 382 Housing 383 Equipment 388 Lighting Poultry 389 Production Systems 391 Health Maintenance 396 Summary 398 Chapter 16 Horses And The Horse Industry 400 History of the Horse and the Horse Industry in the United States 401 Horse Care and Health Programs 414 Nutrition 419 Housing and Containment 425 Raising Horses 426 Breeding Horses 427 Training Horses 435 Buying and/or Selling a Horse 436 Summary 438 Chapter 17 Swine 441 Description and Characteristics of Swine Production 442 Issues Facing the Pork Industry 447 Pork as Human Food 450 Life Cycle 452 Breeds 456 Applied Genetics 457 Nutrition and Feeding 462 Health 469 Types of Production 470 Husbandry and Management 473 Marketing 479 Emerging Technologies 483 Summary 483 Chapter 18 Sheep And Goats 486 Number of Sheep and Goats 487 Breeds of Sheep and Goats 488 Production Systems 490 Breeding Management 493 Feeding and Nutrition 494 Gestational Concerns 499 Lambing and Kidding Management 502 Growing and Finishing 505 Diseases and Parasites 505 Marketing 507 Summary 507 Chapter 19 Aquatic Animans 510 Evolution of Aquaculture 511 Benefits of Aquaculture 511 Comparison of Feeding Fish versus Livestock 512 Feeding and Nutrition 513 Aquaculture and the Environment 515 Commercial Aquaculture 516 Summary 524 Chapter 20 Dogs And Cats 526 Dogs and Cats in American Society 527 Careers in the pet Industry 529 Nutritional Requirements of Dogs and Cats 530 Basic Health Care 538 Reproduction in the Kennel or Cattery 545 Development and Socialization of Puppies and Kittens 548 Summary 549 Chapter 21 Other Animals, Other Uses, Other Opportunities 553 Animals for Food, Hides, and Fiber 554 Animals Raised for Fur 574 Animals in Research 575 Animals as Tissue and Organ Donors 576 Animals as Pets and Companions 578 Animals in Zoos and Aquariums 579 Summary 580 Section Five Chapter 22 Meat And Meat Products 584 Modern Methods of Processing Carcasses 585 Distribution of Meat and Meat products 586 Packaging of Retail Meat Cuts 587 The Diet/Health "Scare" for Red Meats and the Response by the Livestock Industry 588 Low Fat Meats 589 The Other White Meat 589 Slaughter Plant Size 591 Food Safety 592 U.S. Meat Production 593 Meat Inspection 593 Hazard Analysis Critical control points 595 Carcass Composition 595 Composition of Muscle 597 Age, Sex, Weight, Fatness, Grade and Breed Effects on Meat Quality and Value 599 Effects of Fatness on Meat Palatability 605 Effects of Cooking 607 Why Meat Retail Cuts Differ in Price 608 Summary 610 Chapter 23 Milk And Milk Products 612 Composition of Milk and Dairy Foods 614 Milk Microbiology 616 Milk Processing 621 Processing of Cultured Byproducts 627 Other Products 629 Defects 631 Cleaning and Sanitation of Dairy Plant Systems 633 Operating Efficiencies 635 In-Plant Quality Audits 635 Summary 635 Chapter 24 Poultry And Egg Processing And Products 637 Poultry Meat 637 Eggs 646 Liquid Eggs 650 Summary 652 Chapter 25 Aquaculture Products 654 Importance of Aquaculture Products 654 Nutritional Value of Fish 655 Processing and Marketing and Aquaculture Products 657 Quality 658 Future of Aquaculture Products 660 Summary 660 Chapter 26 Wool Mohair And Other Animal Fibers 663 Wool 663 Mohair 674 Other Animal Fibers 675 Pelts skins and sides 676 Summary 678 Chapter 27 The Future: Animals And Society In The 21st Century 682 Demand for Animal Products 683 Food Resources 684 Trends and Expectations on the Nature of U.S. Animal Agriculture 684 Opportunities in Animal Agriculture 686 Summary 687 Appendices A-1 Index I-1
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