Animal husbandry Books

Book SynopsisThis book is the third in a set of four providing a series on controlled reproduction in farm animals. The aim of the series is to provide a general review of the literature dealing with the different ways in which reproduction in the major farm mammals can be controlled and manipulated. The four volumes are effectively an expanded and new edition of a previous work, Controlled Breeding in Farm Animals (Pergamon Press, 1983). However, the literature on this subject has expanded so rapidly since the time of the earlier volume, that it is now thought appropriate to publish it in four separate volumes. Buffaloes, goats, deer and camelids have been added to the species covered by the series compared to the previous book. All volumes provide comprehensive reference lists and are fully up-to-date. This third volume focuses on pigs. It will appeal to reproductive physiologists and workers in animal production, animal breeding and veterinary medicine.Table of Contents1: Introduction to controlled reproduction in pigs 2: The sow's oestrous cycle and associated events 3: The artificial control of oestrus and ovulation in pigs 4: Pregnancy testing in pigs 5: Control of farrowing 6: More frequent farrowing in pigs 7: Increasing litter size in pigs 8: Embryo transfer and associated techniques in pigs 9: Breeding pigs at younger ages

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Book SynopsisIn recent years there has been an increasing interest in the topic of farm animal behaviour. This is partly an academic interest on the part of behavioural and animal scientists, but also stems from the more applied aspects of the subject as it relates to animal welfare. It is also now better appreciated that behaviour and welfare of animals have a significant impact on health and production. This book provides a thorough review of our knowledge of cattle behaviour and how this can contribute to improve the care, management and well-being of cattle. Examples are drawn from around the world, and while there is some emphasis on dairy cattle, mention is made of beef, dual-purpose or draught cattle where appropriate. All of the key topics such as social, reproductive and feeding behaviour are covered with thorough reviews of the research literature. The book represents a valuable work for advanced students and research workers in animal, dairy and veterinary sciences, as well as zoologistsTable of Contents1: Origin, evolutionary history and domestication of cattle 2: Maintenance behaviour 3: Social behaviour 4: Reproductive behaviour 5: Feeding behaviour 6: Maternal and calf behaviour and management 7: Behavioural responses to management systems 8: Human-cattle interactions 9: Training of cattle 10: Behavioural problems and solutions

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Book SynopsisThis report is a comprehensive review of published information on the body composition and digestive physiology of temperate zone goats, the composition of their products, meat, milk and fibre, their voluntary feed intake, and their associated energy, protein, mineral and vitamin requirements. The systematic approach is similar to that of earlier reviews of ruminant nutrient requirements published by the Agricultural Research Council in 1980 and 1984, which are factorial in nature. In particular the energy and protein requirements are expressed in terms of Metabolisable Energy (ARC 1980, AFRC 1990) and Metabolisable Protein (AFRC1992), using the models for cattle and sheep as appropriate. The requirements for calcium and phosphorus have been calculated utilising the factors specified in a separate AFRC report published in 1991. The report also identifies areas where there is a lack of research data specific to goats, recourse having to be made to published data for sheep (particularly Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: The goat industry 3: Goat products 4: The need for information on the nutrition of the goat 5: Composition of Products 6: Body and carcase 7: Milk 8: Fibre 9: Digestive Physiology 10: Digestibility 11: Rumen ammonia and rate of digestion 12: Rate of passage and rumen volume 13: Conclusions 14: Feed Intake 15: Introduction 16: Feeding behaviour 17: Grazing 18: Species comparisons : stall-feeding, minimum selection 19: Published estimates of feed intake by goats 20: Seasonal effects 21: Water intake 22: Conclusions and recommendations 23: Energy 24: Efficiencies of utilization of metabolisable energy 25: Feeding level corrections for ME intake 26: Requirements for maintenance 27: Requirements for activity 28: Requirements for growth 29: Requirements for pregnancy 30: Requirements for lactation and associated live-weight changes 31: Requirements for gains in body energy in lactating goats 32: Protein 33: Energy supply for microbial synthesis in the rumen 34: Feed nitrogen degradability 35: Apparent efficiency of conversion of degradable dietary nitrogen into microbial nitrogen 36: Microbial nitrogen yield in the rumen 37: Proportion of microbial crude protein (MCP) present as microbial true protein (MTP) 38: Absorbability of amino acids (AA) in the small intestine 39: Digestibility of undegraded feed protein 40: Efficiency of utilisation of absorbed amino acid nitrogen by ruminants 41: Requirements for maintenance 42: Requirements for lactation 43: Requirements for growth 44: Requirements for fibre 45: Requirements for pregnancy 46: Requirements for live-weight change in lactating goats 47: Minerals and Vitamins 48: Mineral composition of body tissues, milk and fibre 49: Calcium and phosphorus 50: Magnesium 51: Sodium, potassium and chloride 52: Copper 53: Requirements for other trace elements 54: Requirements for vitamins 55: Production 56: Rearing kids to weaning 57: Nutrition of the dairy goat 58: Nutrition of fibre goats

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Book SynopsisTheir natural beauty, exceptional variety and unique biology make birds (Aves) one of the most fascinating groups of animals. They are also of great importance to humans as food and as experimental subjects that have catalysed significant advances in many areas of biological research. Central to our ability to maintain and develop these resources is a thorough understanding of avian nutrition. This book presents, uniquely, all aspects of our current knowledge, drawn from such diverse disciplines as physiological ecology, poultry production, zoo biology and biomedical science. The physical and biochemical processes of digestion, the metabolic functions of nutrients and the diversity of evolutionary adaptations required to accommodate very different foodstuffs are examined in depth. Emphasis is placed on the quantitative nature of nutrition and the practical consequences for the dietary requirements of captive and wild avian populations throughout their life cycle. This book is key readiTable of Contents1: Preface 2: Dietary Patterns 3: Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive System 4: Digestion of Food 5: Nutritional Strategies and Adaptations 6: Nutrient Requirements 7: Amino Acids 8: Lipids 9: Carbohydrates 10: Energy 11: Essential Minerals 12: Nutrition and Metabolism of Vitamins 13: Appendix 14: Index

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative volume reviews the subject in a style which is comprehensible to the non-specialist. Contributions by leading authorities review avian meat science from basic meat structure and function, colour, texture and flavour, through to practical aspects of production, harvesting and slaughter factors affecting meat quality. The book is the result of the 25th Poultry Science Symposium held at the University of Bristol in September 1997.Table of Contents1: Part I: Biochemical Basis of Meat Quality 2: Muscle Structure, Development and Growth G Goldspink and S Y Yang, The University of London, UK 3: Muscle Abnormalities: Morphological Aspects M Mahon, University of Manchester, UK 4: Muscle Abnormalities: Pathophysiological Mechanisms M A Mitchell, Roslin Institute (Edinburgh), Midlothian, UK 5: Biochemical Basis of Meat Texture C E Lyon and R J Buhr, United States Department of Agriculture, Athens, USA 6: Poultry Meat Flavour L J Farmer, The Queen's University of Belfast, Ireland 7: Poultry Meat Colour D L Fletcher, University of Georgia, Athens, USA 8: Part II: Production and Harvesting Factors Affecting Meat Quality 9: Live Production Factors Influencing Yield and Quality of Poultry Meat E T Moran, Jr, Auburn University, USA 10: Nutritional Effects on Meat Flavour and Stability M Enser, University of Bristol, UK 11: The Influence of Ante-mortem Handling on Poultry Meat Quality P D Warriss, University of Bristol, UK, et al. 12: Effects of Stunning and Slaughter Methods on Carcass and Meat Quality A B M Raj, University of Bristol, UK 13: Part III: Microbiological Quality of Poultry Meat and Meat Products 14: Salmonella Infection in Poultry: The Production Environment C Wray, et al., Central Veterinary Laboratory, Addlestone, UK 15: Hygiene During Transport, Slaughter and Processing R W A W Mulder, DLO Institute for Animal Science and Health, Lelystad, The Netherlands 16: The Decontamination of Carcass Meat M H Hinton and J E L Corry, University of Bristol, UK 17: Strategies for Extending the Shelf-life of Poultry Meat and Products, L F J Woods and P N Church, Leatherhead Food Research, Leatherhead, UK 18: Part IV: Poultry Meat Products 19: On-line Assessment of Poultry Meat Quality H J Swatland, University of Guelph, Canada 20: Problems and Solutions in Deboning Poultry Meat A Sams, Texas A&M University, USA 21: Sensory Assessment of Poultry Meat Quality G R Nute, University of Bristol, UK 22: Functional Properties of Muscle Proteins in Processed Poultry Products D M Smith, Michigan State University, USA, et al. 23: The Role of Processed Products in the Poultry Meat Industry R Mandava, Nestle R & D Centre, Bjuv, Sweden and H Hoogenkamp, Protein Technologies International, St Louis, USA 24: Part V: Abstracts 25: Retail Requirements of Meat J C Hall, John Raddock Ltd, Stowmarket, UK 26: From Meat Inspection to Consumer Protection: a Long Way to Go J H G Goebbels, Veterinary Health Inspectorate, Ministry of Health, Rijswijk, The Netherlands 27: Part VI: Poster Abstracts

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Book SynopsisThe Proceedings of the 14th Symposium on Energy Metabolism of Farm Animals, held in Northern Ireland in September 1997 comprises 85 original contributions by leading scientists from over 20 countries around the world. In keeping with previous Symposia in the series, held under the auspices of the European Association for Animal Production, this book contains papers which provide the latest research on the energy metabolism and other aspects of the physiology of a wide variety of farmed animals. Highlights include a comprehensive review of the current state of research on leptins and their potential applications in animal production, and a large section relating to organ and tissue metabolism, with major contributions from the USA, UK, France, Germany and Denmark. An important strength of the book is the diversity of species covered. For example, the sections on modelling and feed evaluation relate to pigs, sows, broiler chickens, laying hens, turkeys, lambs, beef and dairy cattle and fTable of Contents1: Organ and Tissue Metabolism 2: Lactation and Reproduction 3: Regulation of Metabolism 4: Methodology 5: Growth 6: Environmental Aspects and Maintenance 7: Modelling 8: Feed Evaluation and Dietary Aspects

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Book SynopsisMajor research is now directed at improving the nutritional quality of eggs, and at using eggs in other products. Due to the decline in the consumption of eggs in the past few decades, researchers from many disciplines have been lead to look at the egg beyond its traditional food value, and to focus on economically viable biomedical, nutraceutical and ovo-biotechnologies. Written by international experts, this book is based on proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Egg Nutrition and Newly Emerging Ovo-Biotechnologies, held in Banff, Canada, in April 1998. It includes 39 chapters, covering food fats and health, egg consumption, egg lipids and nutrition, ovo-technologies, and food food safety.Table of Contents1: Dietary Fat and Disease: What Do We Know and Where Do We Stand?, D. Kritchevsky 2: Food Cholesterol and its Plasma Lipid and Lipoprotein Response: Is Food Cholesterol Still a Problem or Overstated?, W.H. Howell 3: Eggs, Dietary Cholesterol and Heart Disease Risk: An International Perspective, D.J. McNamara 4: Egg Products Around the World: Today and Tomorrow, G. Zeidler 5: Eggs as a Functional Food Alternative to Fish and Supplements for the Consumption of DHA, M.E. Van Elswyk et al. 6: Biological Activities of Conjugated Linoleic Acids and Designer Eggs, B.A. Watkins, A.A. Devitt, L. Yu, and M.A. Latour 7: Safe Use of Microalgae (DHAGOLD™) in Laying Hen Feed for the Production of DHA-Enriched Eggs, J.R. Abril, W.R. Barclay, and P.G. Abril 8: Molecular Modification of Egg Proteins for Functional Improvement, S. Nakai 9: Eggs as a Functional Food: Technology Update, C.M. Hasler 10: Preparation of Antigen Specific IgY for Food Application, H.H. Sunwoo et al. 11: Applications of Egg Immunoglobulins in Immunoaffinity Chromatography, E.C.Y. Li-Chan 12: Using Egg Antibodies to Treat Diseases, M. Coleman 13: Re-evaluation of Liquid Egg Pasteurization Technology: Newly Emerging and Industrial Application, Theory and Practice, G.W. Froning, D.L. Peters, and S.S. Sumner 14: Processing and Cooling Shell Eggs to Enhance Safety and Quality, P.A. Curtis 15: Effects of Cryogenic Cooling of Shell Eggs on Interior Quality and Microbiological Integrity, D.R. Jones, J.B. Tharrington, P.A. Curtis, K.E. Anderson, and F.T. Jones 16: Effect of Feeding Organic Selenium in Diets of Laying Hens on Egg Selenium Content, A.H. Cantor et al. 17: Influence of Eggshell 49 on Shell Quality of Hens Grouped According to Shell Quality, R.D. Miles and C.W. Comer

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Book SynopsisCurrent pressures to maximise the use of forages in ruminant diets have renewed interest in fast, inexpensive methods for the estimation of their nutritional value. As a result, a wide variety of biological and physiochemical procedures have recently been investigated for this purpose.This book is the single definitive reference volume on the current status of research in this areaCovers all forages eaten by ruminant animalsTable of ContentsSECTION 1: THE IMPORTANCE OF FORAGE EVALUATION FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS 1: Forages and their role in animal systems, R J Wilkins, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK 2: Forage evaluation for efficient ruminant livestock production, D E Beever and FL Mould, CEDAR (Centre for Dairy Research), The University of Reading, UK 3: Intake of forages, D L Romney and M Gill, Natural Resources International Ltd, Kent, UK SECTION 2: ESTIMATING THE ENERGY VALUE OF FORAGES 4: Prediction of energy supply in ruminants, with emphasis on forages, S López, University of Leon, Spain, J Dijkstra, Wageningen Agricultural University, The Netherlands & J France, The University of Reading, UK 5: Forage evaluation using measurements of energy metabolism, C K Reynolds, The University of Reading, UK 6: The measurement of forage digestibility in vivo, C Rymer, ADAS Feed Evaluation and Nutritional Sciences, Stratford upon Avon, UK 7: Faeces as a source of microbial enzymes for estimating digestibility, H M Omed, D Lovett and R F E Axford, University of Wales, Bangor, UK 8: Enzyme techniques for estimating digestibility, D I H Jones and M K Theodorou, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, Aberystwyth, UK 9: The in situ technique for the estimation of forage degradability in the ruminants, E R Ørskov, Rowett Research Institute, Aberdeen, UK 10: Cumulative gas production techniques for forage evaluation, B A Williams, Wageningen Agricultural University, The Netherlands SECTION 3: ESTIMATING THE PROTEIN VALUE OF FORAGES 11: Animal based techniques for the estimation of protein value of forages, S Tamminga, Wageningen Institute of Animal Sciences, The Netherlands and X B Chen, Rowett Research Institute, Aberdeen, UK 12: In situ techniques for the estimation of protein degradability and post rumen availability, T Hvelplund and M R Weisbjerg, Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Denmark 13: Enzymatic and microbial cell preparation techniques for predicting rumen degradation and post ruminal availability of protein, S Calsamiglia, Universitat Autonòma de Barcelona, Spain, M D Stern and A Bach, University of Minnesota, USA SECTION 4: PHYSICOCHEMICAL APPROACHES 14: Characterization of forages by chemical analysis, D J R Cherney, Cornell University, USA 15: Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy: an alternative approach for the estimation of forage quality and voluntary intake, ER Deaville, ADAS Feed Evaluation & Nutritional Sciences, UK, PC Flinn, Agriculture Victoria, Pastoral & Veterinary Institute, Australia 16: NMR and other physico-chemical techniques for forage assessment, D S Himmelsbach, Agricultural Research Service, USA SECTION 5: MINERALS, VITAMINS, ANTINUTRITIVE AND OTHER FACTORS 17: Trace mineral status of forages, A MacPherson, Scottish Agricultural College, Ayr, UK 18: Major minerals in forages, L R McDowell, University of Florida, USA and G Valle, Departmento de Producción Animal, CURLA, Honduras 19: Vitamins in forages, N Ballet, J C Robert and PEV Williams, Rhône-Poulenc Animal Nutrition, France 20: Secondary plant compounds and forage evaluation, J D Reed et al., University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA SECTION 6: GENERAL CONCLUSION AND DISCUSSION 21: Current procedures, future requirements and the need for standardization, D I Givens, ADAS Feed Evaluation and Nutritional Sciences, UK, E Owen, The University of Reading, UK and A T Adesogan, University of Wales, Aberystwyth, UK

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Book SynopsisWritten by leading researchers from the USA, Canada and Europe, this is an essential reference tool for researchers and advanced students in animal nutrition. Farm livestock have evolved digestive systems that are capable of digesting fibrous materials and by-products unsuited for man. Throughout the world, production from farm livestock is concerned with providing food and clothing of animal origin for man. Animal production science underpins this goal and provides the scientific basis for livestock management practices. Feed evaluation concerns the use of methods to describe animal feedstuffs with respect to their ability to sustain different types and levels of animal performance. The main themes of the book are methods of feed evaluation, current feeding systems, and mechanistic mathematical modelling. No other title brings together methods, systems and models under one cover.Table of Contents1: Feed Evaluation for Animal Production, J France, MK Theodorou, RS Lowman and DE Beever 2: Feed Characterisation, A Chesson 3: Intake, Passage and Digestibility, DP Poppi, J France and SR McLennan 4: In Vitro and In Situ Methods for Estimating Digestibility with Reference to Protein Degradability, GA Broderick and RC Cochran 5: Measurement of Energy Metabolism, C K Reynolds 6: Feeding Systems for Dairy Cows, S Tamminga and G Hof 7: Feeding Systems for Beef Cattle, JG Buchanan-Smith and DG Fox 8: Feeding Systems for Sheep, LA Sinclair and RG Wilkinson 9: Feeding Systems for Pigs, LI Chiba 10: Feeding Systems for Poultry, S Leeson and JD Summers 11: Feeding Systems for Horses, D Cuddeford 12: Prediction of Response to Nutrients by Ruminants Through Mathematical Modelling and Improved Feed Characterization, DE Beever, J France and G Alderman 13: Analyses of Modelling Whole Rumen Function, J Dijkstra and A Bannink 14: Modelling the Lactating Dairy Cow, RL Baldwin and KC Donovan 15: Modelling Growth and Wool Production in Ruminants, WJ Gerrits and J Dijkstra 16: Modelling Growth and Lactation in Pigs, JL Black 17: Modelling the Utilization of Dietary Energy and Amino Acids by Poultry, MG MacLeod 18: Modelling Growth in Fish, Y Cui and S Xie 19: The Nutrition of Companion Animals, AC Longland, MK Theodorou and IH Burger 20: Index

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Book SynopsisMany students and even researchers often make the mistake of using too few or too many animals in their experiments. This can lead to misleading results or waste of animal resources. Drawing on examples from animal experiments this book illustrates the general principles of experimentation and analysis.Unlike other textbooks on statistics, this title will enable the student to better judge which tool might be appropriate to particular circumstances:An essential textbook for advanced undergraduates and graduate studentsA user-friendly guide for the design and analysis of experiment in animal scienceThe only textbook of its kind.Table of Contents1: Introduction- The Principles of Good Experiments 2: Blocking 3: Separating Treatment Means 4: How Many Animals 5: Change-Over Designs 6: Pens and Paddocks 7: Factorial Designs 8: Assumptions Underlying the Analysis of Variance 9: Dose-Response Trials 10: Uses of Covariance Analysis 11: Unbalanced Designs 12: Repeated Measures 13: Discrete Data 14: Multiple Experiments 15: List of Appendices

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Book SynopsisThe ostrich is a relatively new agricultural animal in many parts of the world and even in South Africa it was domesticated only a little over a century ago. Recently however there has been a huge growth in interest in ostrich farming, and production of ostriches for low-fat meat and leather is now a reality in many parts of the world. This book is the first comprehensive volume to review the world scientific literature on ostrich biology, production and health:Written by leading authors from South Africa, Europe, Israel and the USA Deals with the ostrich in farmed and natural environmentsEssential reading for those interested in avian and poultry scienceTable of Contents1: Introduction, D C Deeming, Hatchery Consulting & Research, Wallingford, UK 2: Anatomy, A J Bezuidenhout, University of Pretoria, South Africa 3: Physiology, E Skadhauge, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Copenhagen, Denmark and A Dawson, Institute of Terrestrial Ecology, Huntingdon, UK 4: Behaviour in Natural and Captive Environments,D C Deeming, and N E Bubier, Durrell Institute For Conservation and Ecology, The University, Canterbury, UK 5: Basic Concepts and Recent Advances in Digestion and Nutrition, S C Cilliers, Camelus Feeds, Oudtshoorn South Africa and C R Angel, University of Maryland, USA 6: Reproduction, J T Soley and H B Groenewald, University of Pretoria, South Africa 7: Factors Affecting the Success of Commercial Incubation, D C Deeming and A Ar, Tel Aviv University, Israel 8: Rearing Environments Around the World, D J Verwoerd, Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, South Africa, D C Deeming, C R Angel and B Perelman, Mabuim 1, Israel 9: Welfare, M A Mitchell, Roslin Institute (Edinburgh), UK 10: Slaughter and Products, J Sales, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa 11: Breeding and Genetics, J N Petitte and G Davis, North Carolina State University, USA 12: Veterinary Problems, F W Huchzermeyer, South Africa 13: Health Management and Veterinary Procedures, B Perelman, Israel."

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Book SynopsisThis book discusses methods in the field and laboartory for grassland and animal production research.Table of Contents1: Grassland Vegetation and its Measurement, L t’Mannetje and R M Jones 2: Pattern Analysis in Grassland and Animal Production Systems, M Kelly, Toowoomba, Australia, and K E Basford, Department of Agriculture, University of Queensland, Australia 3: Modelling Pasture and Animal Production, K G Rickert, University of Queensland, Australia, J W Stuth, Texas A& M University, USA and G M McKeon, Queensland Centre for Climate Applications, Australia 4: Measuring Botanical Composition of Grasslands, R D B Whalley, University of New England, Australia, and M B Hardy, Cedara Agricultural Development Institute, South Africa 5: Measuring Sward Structure, E A Laca, University of California, USA, and G Lemaire, INRA, France 6: Plant Population Dynamics in Grasslands, M J M Hay, Ag Research, New Zealand, R M Jones CSIRO, Australia, and D M Orr, Tropical Beef Centre Rockhampton,Australia 7: Measuring Biomass of Grassland Vegetation, L t’Mannetje 8: Evaluation of Species and Cultivars, R Schultze-Kraf, University of Hohenheim, German, and L t’Mannetje 9: Remote Sensing in Vegetation and Animal Studies, M L Roderick, Australian National University, Australia, V Chewings, CSIRO, Australia, and R C G Smith, Department of Land Administration, Australia 10: Assessing Rangeland Condition and Trends, M H Friedel, CSIRO, Australia, W A Laycock, University of Wyoming, USA and G N Bastin, CSIRO, Australia 11: Measuring Chemical Composition and Nutritive Value in Forages, A T Adesogan, University of Wales, Aberystwyth, UK, D I Givens, ADAS, Warwickshire, UK and E Owen, University of Reading, UK 12: Measuring Physical, Chemical and Biological Soil Parameters in Grasslands, J Bouma, Wageningen University, The Netherlands, J P Curry, University College, Dublin, Ireland, and V J G Houba, Wageningen University, The Netherlands 13: Measuring and Monitoring Nitrogen and Phosphorus Flows and Loses in Grassland Systems, S C Jarvis, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, Devon, UK and O Oenema, DLO-Plant Research International, The Netherlands 14: Designing Animal Production Studies, D I Bransby, Auburn University, Alabama, USA and A R Maclaurin, University of Zimbabwe 15: Measuring Animal Performance, D B Coates, CSIRO, Australia, and P Penning, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, Devon, UK 16: Development-oriented Socio-economic Methods in Grassland and Animal Production Research, A Waters-Bayer, and W Bayer, Göttingen, Germany

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Book SynopsisFeed intake is the central issue in animal husbandry, being the key factor in determining health, welfare, environmental impact and productivity. With the focus on these issues, this book has been developed from the 5th Zodiac Symposium held in Wageningen in April 1998. The book reflects research conducted by observing natural behaviour, by investigating form-function relationships, physiology, metabolism and genetic make-up, and by offering choices of feed and environment. Information from studies on humans, wildlife and fish, as well as farm animals, is presented. It is divided into three parts:Natural Feeding, Feeding Modes, Preferences and BehaviourPhysiological Regulation of Feed Intake: Genetic, Metabolic, Hormonal and Neural RegulationsEnvironmental Factors and Feed Intake: Feeding Behaviour, Feed Choice and Feeding HabitsContributors include leading research workers from several European countries and Africa.Table of Contents1: Natural Feeding Behaviour and Feed Selection, J M Forbes, University of Leeds, UK 2: When Feeding is Just Eating. How do Farm and Zoo Animals Use Their Spare Time? P Koene, Wageningen Agricultural University, The Netherlands 3: Central Nervous Control of Nutrient Availability and Utilization, A B Steffens and L Benthem, University of Groningen, The Netherlands 4: Effects of Early Age Restricted Feed Intake in Performance of Meat Turkeys, I Plavnik and E Wax, ARO, The Volcani Centre, Israel 5: Effect of the Duration of Feed Restriction on Regulation of Feed Intake, Nitrogen and Energy Balances, A Kamalzadeh, et al., Wageningen Agricultural University, The Netherlands 6: A Comparative Study of the Anorexic Effect of Simmondsin in Poultry and Mammals, S Vermaut, Laboratory for Physiology and Immunology of Domestic Animals, Belgium, et al. 7: The Role of Genetic Variation in Feed Intake and its Physiological Aspects: Results from Selection Experiments, P Luiting, Roslin Institute (Edinburgh), Midlothian, UK 8: Lipostatic Regulation of Feed Intake in Ruminants, P Faverdin, INRA, France and N Bareille, ENV Nantes, France 9: A Proposed Model for Studies on Regulation of Food Intake in a Seasonal Breeder, the Mink, A -H Tauson, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Denmark, et al. 10: Physiological Utilization of Dietary Protein: Interactions Between Meal Frequency and Protein Source, V V A M Schreurs, Wageningen Agricultural University, The Netherlands, et al. 11: Short-Term Preferences in Sheep Fed Rye-Grass as Fresh Forage, Silage or Hay, R Baumont et al., INRA, France 12: A Comparison of the Food-related Construction and its Performance in Two Closely Related Endemic Species of Piscivorous Barbs, G H van der Weerd, Wageningen Agricultural University, The Netherlands, et al. 13: Effect of Feed Intake in Composition of Daily Growth: a Comparison of Some Animal Species, H A Boekholt and V V A M Schreurs, Wageningen Agricultural University, The Netherlands 14: Limitations in the Use of Constraints for Intake Predictions, B J Tolkamp, Scottish Agricultural College, Edinburgh, UK 15: The Influence of the Environment on Feed Intake of Cattle in Semi-Arid Africa, E Schlect, M Blummel and K Becker, Hohenheim University, Germany 16: Intake and Rumen Kinetics in Dairy Cows Fed Grass, Maize and Alfalfa Silage, M Bruining, S Tamminga and M W A Verstegen, Wageningen Agricultural University, The Netherlands 17: Effect of Missing Data on the Estimate of Average Daily Feed Intake of Growing Pigs, J J Eissen, Wageningen Institute of Animal Science, et al.

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Book SynopsisThe science of animal production has recently become headline news. The cloning of sheep, the use of pig xenotransplants and bovine somatotrophin, as well as mad-cow disease, are all examples of how livestock production is related to food safety, human health, ethics and quality of life. The relationship between intensive developed-world animal production and third world development also raises ethical issues. These are just some of the topics addressed in this book, which has its origin in a special symposium held at the VIII World Congress on Animal Production held in June 1998 in Korea. Additional chapters have been specially commissioned for inclusion in the book.Table of Contents1: Preface 2: Biographies of Editors and Authors 3: Why Livestock, Ethics and Quality of Life?, John Hodges 4: Animal Biotechnology: Convergence of Science, Law and Ethics, Brian R Heap and G C W Spencer 5: Animal Welfare and Use, Donald Bruce and Ann Bruce 6: Agribusiness and Consumer Ethical Concerns over Animal Use and Foods of Animal Origin: the Emergence of New Ethical Thinking in Society, Bernard E Rollin 7: An Alternative Ethic for Animals, G L Comstock 8: Consumer Expectations for Animal Products: Availability, Price, Safety and Quality, Shin-haeng Huh 9: Ethics, Culture and Development: Livestock, Poverty and Quality of Rural Life, Denis Goulet 10: Intensification of Agriculture and Free Trade, D Juday 11: Livestock, Ethics and Quality of Life in Asia: the Food-Feed Dimension of Grain Demand, Gurdev S Khush, M C Sombilla and M Hossain 12: Livestock, Ethics, Quality of Life and Development in Latin America, Hugo Li-Pun, C U Leon-Velarde andV M Mares 13: Livestock, Ethics, Quality of Life and Development in Africa, George K Kinoti 14: The Relationship of Ethics to Livestock and Quality of Life, E David Cook 15: Community of Life - the Ethical Way Forward, John Hodges 16: Index

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Book SynopsisThis book presents specially commissioned reviews of key topics in farm animal metabolism and nutrition, where major advances have recently been made or which continue to represent issues of significance for students and researchers. - Advanced level textbook, no other advanced text in this area with such broad scope- First class contributors, including leading researchers from Europe, North America, South Africa and AustraliaTable of ContentsPart I: Absorption and Metabolism of Nutrients 1: Amino Acid and Peptide Transport Systems, J C Matthews, University of Kentucky, USA 2: Measurement and Significance of Protein Turnover, J A Rathmacher, Metabolic Technologies Inc, Ames, USA 3: Inter-organ Amino Acid Flux, C J Seal and D Parker, University of Newcastle, UK 4: Phenethanolamine Repartitioning Agents, D E Moody, D L Hancock and D B Anderson, Elanco Animal Health, Greenfield, USA 5: Lipid Metabolism, J K Drackley, University of Illinois, USA 6: Glucose Availability and Associated Metabolism, R W Russel and S A Gahr, West Virginia University, USA 7: Aspects of Cellular Energetics, N S Jessop, University of Edinburgh, UK 8: Trace Mineral Dynamics, W T Buckley, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Manitoba, Canada Part II: Feed Evaluation Methodologies 9: Use of Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy, J B Reeves, Livestock and Poultry Science Institute, Agricultural Research Service, USDA, USA 10: Gas Production Methods, P Schofield, Cornell University, USA 11: In Sacco Methods, P Noziere and B Michalet-Doreau, Laboratoire Sous-Nutrition des Ruminants, INRA de Theix, France 12: Use of Markers, J P Marais, Kwazulu-Natal Department of Agriculture, South Africa 13: Methods for Measuring Ileal Amino Acid Digestibility in Pigs, W C Sauer et al., University of Alberta, Alberta, Canada 14: Rapid Metabolizable Energy Assays, J M McNab, Roslin Institute (Edinburgh), UK Part III: Intake and Utilization 15: Physiological and Metabolic Aspects of Feed Intake Control, J M Forbes, University of Leeds, UK 16: Feed Intake in Ruminants: Kinetic Aspects, W C Ellis, D Poppi and J H Matis, Texas A&M University, USA 17: Feeding Behaviour, R J Grant, University of Nebraska, USA and J L Albright, Purdue University, USA 18: Anti-nutritional Factors and Mycotoxins, J P F D’Mello 19: Feed Enzymes, D I Officer, NSW Agriculture, Agricultural Research and Advisory Station, Australia

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Book SynopsisAn understanding of social behaviour is increasingly necessary in farm animal husbandry as more animals are housed in groups rather than in individual stalls or pens. There may be economic or welfare reasons for such housing. This book is the first to specifically address this important subject. The chapters fall into three broad subject areas: concepts in social behaviour; species specific chapters; current issues. Authors include leading experts from Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand.- Animal welfare/behaviour issues are becoming increasingly important- Combines theoretical and practical details about the social behaviour of our most common farm species- Written by leading experts from around the worldTable of Contents1: Introduction Part I: Concepts in social behaviour 2: Living in groups: An evolutionary perspective, M Mendl and S Held, Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol 3: Group life, C Lindberg, Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol 4: Parent behaviour, P Jensen, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences 5: The evolution and domestication of social behaviour, W R Stricklin, Department of Animal & Avian Sciences, University of Maryland Part II: The social behaviour of domestic species 6: The social behaviour of cattle, M F Bouissou, INRA, Nouzilly, France, et al 7: The social behaviour of pigs, H W Gonyou, Prairie Swine Centre, Saskatchewan, Canada 8: Social behaviour of domestic birds, J Mench, Department of Animal Science, University of California and L Keeling 9: The social behaviour of sheep, A Fisher and L Matthews, AgResearch, Ruakura Agricultural Research Centre, Hamilton, New Zealand 10: The social behaviour of horses, N Waran, Institute of Ecology & Resource Management, University of Edinburgh 11: Social behaviour of fish, E Brännäs, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Umea Part III: Contemporary topics in social behaviour 12: Breaking social bonds, R Newberry Washington State University and J Swanson, Kansas State University, USA 13: Individual differences and personality, H Erhard, Macaulay Land Use Research Institute, Aberdeen and W Schouten, Wageningen University, The Netherlands 14: People as social actors in the world of farm animals, J Rushen, Agricultural & Agri-Food Canada, Lennoxville, Canada, et al 15: Social cognition of farm animals, S Millman, Humane Society of the US, Washington DC and I Duncan, Department of Animal & Poultry Science, University of Guelph, Canada

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the proceedings of the 26th Poultry Science Symposium, held in Peebles, Scotland, UK. Papers have been edited, revised and updated since the Symposium.Table of Contents1: Part I Present and Future Supply of Feedstuffs 2: Agronomic and Political Factors Influencing Feedstuff Use, R W Dean, Dean Agricultural Associates, UK 3: The Assessment of the Economic Value of Output Traits Genetically Engineered into Crops Used in Animal Feed, P E V Williams, Syngenta, Switzerland 4: Part II Nutritional Components of Feedstuffs: Qualitative Chemistry 5: Carbohydrate Chemistry of the Feedstuffs Used for Poultry, B Carré, INRA, France 6: Nutritional Components of Feedstuffs: A Qualitative Chemical Appraisal of Protein, R G Elkin, Pennsylvania State University, USA 7: An Appraisal of Fats and Fatty Acids, D L Palmquist, OARDC, Wooster, USA 8: An Appraisal of Trace Elements: Inorganic and Organic, J D van der Klis, TNO Nutrition and Food Research Institute, The Netherlands and P Kemme, Institute for Animal Science and Health, The Netherlands 9: Part III Feedstuff Quality: Quantitative Assessment 10: Digestive Processes in Poultry from a Physiological Viewpoint, G E Duke, University of Minnesota, USA 11: Digestibility and Bioavailability of Protein and Amino Acids, C M Parsons, University of Illinois, USA 12: The Quantitative Contribution of Fat to Metabolisable Energy, J Wiseman, University of Nottingham, UK 13: The Availability of Calcium and Phosphorus In Feedstuffs, C Coon, and K Leske, University of Arkansas, USA 14: Vitamins in Feedstuffs, C C Whitehead, Roslin Institute, UK 15: Energy Utilisation: Measurement and Prediction, M G MacLeod, Roslin Institute, UK 16: Part IV Factors Influencing Nutritive Value 17: Non-Starch Polysaccharides: Effect on Nutritive Value, M Choct, University of New England, Australia 18: Secondary Plant Metabolites in Poultry Nutrition, R Smithard, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK 19: Visual and Tactile Cues Perceived by Chickens, M Picard, J P Melcion, D Bertrand and J M Faure, INRA, France 20: Effects of Physical Processing on the Nutritive Value of Poultry Diets, K J McCracken, Queens University of Belfast, Ireland 21: Part V Dietary Enzymes 22: The Role of Carbohydrases in Feedstuff Digestion, M R Bedford, Zymetrics, UK 23: The Influence of Lipase, Alpha-galactosidase or Multi-component Pectinase, Enzymes on Energy & Amino acid Availability in Feedstuffs, W Cowan, NOVOZYMES UK, D Pettersson & P Rasmussen, Novo Nordisk, 24: Recent Trends and Future Developments In the Use of Feed Enzymes in Poultry Nutrition, J Broz, Roche Vitamins Ltd, Switzerland and P Beardsworth, Roche Vitamins Ltd, UK 25: The Effects of Phytase In Poultry Nutrition, F-J Schöner, and P P Hoppe, Nutrition Research Station, Germany 26: The Scientific Challenges Ahead, J M McNab 27: Poster Abstracts

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Book SynopsisWeaning represents a significant challenge to every young piglet and the success of the process is crucial to the lifetime performance of the animal. The transition from a liquid diet to one that is usually based on dry food ingredients is accompanied by major changes in digestive physiology, immune status and social and physical environments. Successful weaning is, therefore, the key to effective growth, feed efficiency and the subsequent development of the pig. This book has been developed from a British Society of Animal Science occasional meeting, held in September 2000. The Weaner Pig: Nutrition and Management brings together all the scientific disciplines involved in the pre and post-weaning biology of the piglet, concentrating on:Growth/developmentNutritionImmunology/healthEthologyThe physical environmentTable of Contents1: Growth of the young weaned pig, C T Whittemore and D M Green, University of Edinburgh, UK 2: Energy requirements of the young pig, J Le Dividich and B Séve, Unité Mixte de Recherches sure le Veau et le Porc, France 3: Protein and amino acid requirements of weaner pigs, M Cole and M Sprent, SCA Nutrition Limited, UK 4: Starch digestion in piglets, J Wiseman, J Pickard and L Zarkadas, University of Nottingham, UK 5: Non-starch polysaccharides in the diets of young weaned piglets, J R Pluske, J C Kim, D E McDonald, D W Pethick and D J Hampson, Murdoch University, Australia 6: Individual feed intake of group-housed weaned pigs and health status, E M A M Bruininx,C M C van der Peet-Schwering and J W Schrama, Research Institute for Pig Husbandry, The Netherlands 7: The weaner pig - enzymes and biotechnology for the future, G Partridge, Finnfeeds International Ltd, UK 8: Liquid feeding for the young piglet, P H Brooks, C A Moran, J D Beal, V Demeckova and A Campbell, University of Plymouth, UK 9: Digestive physiology and development in pigs, D Kelly and T P King, Rowett Research Institute, UK 10: Enteric immunity and gut health, M Bailey, K Haverson, B G Miller and C R Stokes, University of Bristol, UK, M A Vega-Lopez, CINVESTAV-IPN, Mexico, R W Bland and H -J Rothkötter, Hannover Medical School, Germany 11: Enteric and respiratory diseases in the young weaned piglet, S Done, Veterinary Laboratories Agency, UK 12: Gut health: practical considerations, P Baynes, NuTec Ltd, UK and M Varley, SCA Nutrition Ltd, UK 13: Aerial pollutants from weaner production, C M Wathes, Silsoe Research Institute, UK 14: Behaviour of the young weaner pig, S Held and M Mendel, University of Bristol, UK 15: Practical management and housing of the young weaned piglet, M Evans, Pig Production Training Ltd, UK 16: Weaning systems in relation to disease, P Wallgren and L Melin, National Veterinary Institute, Sweden 17: Weaning in practice, J W G M Swinkels, H A M Spoolder and H M Vermeer, Research Institute for Pig Husbandry, The Netherlands

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a review of the current state of knowledge on all aspects of sheep nutrition. The main emphasis is on sheep grazing in systems that range from intensively utilized sown pastures to extensive rangelands.Table of Contents1: Nutritive Value of Herbage, S W Coleman, USDA-ARS, USA and D A Henry, CSIRO, Australia 2: Constraints on Feed Intake by Grazing Sheep, R H Weston, Glenbrook, Australia 3: Food Choice, J M Forbes, University of Leeds, UK and R W Mayes, Macaulay Land Use Research Institute, UK 4: Microbial Ecology of the Ovine Rumen, R I Mackie, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA, C S McSweeney, CSIRO, Australia and A V Klieve, Animal Research Institute, Australia 5: Digestion and Metabolism, E F Annison, University of Sydney, Australia, D B Lindsay, Cambridge, UK and J V Nolan, University of New England, Australia 6: Principles of Supplementary Feeding in Sheep-grazing Systems, H Dove 7: Nutrition for Maintenance, J L Corbett and A J Ball, University of New England, Australia 8: Nutrition and Wool Growth, P L Hynd, Adelaide University, Australia and D G Masters, CSIRO, Australia 9: Nutrition for Conception and Pregnancy, J J Robinson, J A Rooke and T G McEvoy, Scottish Agricultural College, UK 10: Nutrition during Lactation, T T Treacher, Oxford, UK and G Caja, Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain 11: Nutrition for Sheep-meat Production, V H Oddy, Meat and Livestock Australia, Australia and R D Sainz, University of California, USA 12: Nutrition of Sheep under Rangelands Conditions, P J O'Reagain, Queensland Beef Industry Institute, Australia and N P McMeniman, University of Queensland, Australia 13: Trace-element and Vitamin Nutrition of Grazing Sheep, J Lee, S O Knowles, AgResearch Limited, New Zealand and G J Judson, South Australian Research and Development Institute, Australia 14: Interactions between Gastrointestinal Parasites and Nutrients, R L Coop, Moredun Research Institute, UK and A R Sykes, Lincoln University, New Zealand 15: Deleterious Substances in Grazed Pastures, G C Waghorn, AgResearch Limited, New Zealand, N R Adams, CSIRO, Australia and D R Woodfield, AgResearch Limited, New Zealand 16: The Nutritional Management of Grazing Sheep, M Freer 17: Not available from CABI in Australia and New Zealand. Contact CSIRO Publishing, PO Box 1139, Collingwood, Victoria 3066, Australia.

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Book SynopsisFully updated from first edition Includes a wider range of animals Covers both farm and companion animals. Amino acid metabolism and nutrition of farm animals continues to be an active area of research. However, since the publication of the first edition, as Amino Acids in Farm Animal Nutrition (1994), there is now a need to take into account advances in the amino acid nutrition of a wider range of animals, including companion animals. In this new edition, the editor has retained chapters imparting strength to the first version, while introducing authors with new ideas and vision, as well as chapters on other animals such as cats and dogs. The book is theamatically structured and includes chapters of an introductory and general nature with applications to a wide range of animal species, species-related sections, including pigs, poultry, ruminants and other animals and cover applications and perspectives.Table of ContentsPART I: GENERAL ASPECTS 1: Amino Acids as Multifunctional Molecules, J P F D'Mello 2: Amino Acid Analysis of Feeds, J Fontaine, Feed Additives Division, Degussa AG, Applied Technology, Hanau, Germany 3: Absorption of Amino Acids and Peptides, C R Krehbiel, Oklahoma State University, USA and J C Matthews, University of Kentucky, Lexington, USA 4: An Outline of Pathways in Amino Acid Metabolism, J P F D'Mello 5: Amino Acid Metabolism in Animals: An Overview, B J Bequette, University of Maryland, USA 6: Essential to Non-Essential Amino Acid Ratios, J Heger, Biofaktory Praha s r o, Czech Republic 7: Adverse Effects of Amino Acids, J P F D'Mello PART II: PIGS 8: Methionine-Cystine Relationships in Pig Nutrition, A J Lewis, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA 9: Ideal Dietary Amino Acid Profiles for Pigs, S Boisen, Department of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Research Centre Foulum, Tjele, Denmark 10: Digestible Amino Acids in Diet Formulation for Pigs, R Mosenthin, Institute of Animal Nutrition, Hohenheim University, Stuttgart, Germany and M Rademacher, Feed Additives Division, Degussa AG, Applied Technology, Hanau, Germany 11: Modelling Amino Acid Metabolism and the Estimation of Amino Acid Requirements, P J Moughan and M F Fuller, Institute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health, Massey University, New Zealand 12: Amino Acid Utilization for Reproduction in Sows, S W Kim, Texas Tech University, Lubbock TX , USA and R A Easter, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana IL, USA PART III: POULTRY 13: Ideal Amino Acid Patterns for Broiler Chicks, D H Baker, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA 14: Responses of Growing Poultry to Amino Acids, J P F D'Mello PART IV: RUMINANTS 15: Metabolism and De Novo Synthesis of Amino Acids by Rumen Microbes, C Atasoglu and R J Wallace, Rowett Research Institute, Aberdeen, UK 16: Modelling Amino Acid Metabolism in Ruminants, R L Baldwin, C C Calvert, P H Robinson and H A Johnson, Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis, USA 17: Amino Acid Utilization for Wool Production, S M Liu and D G Masters, CSIRO Livestock Industries, Wembley WA, Australia 18: Amino Acid Utilization by Growing and Finishing Ruminants, E C Titgemeyer, Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, USA 19: Mammary Uptake and Metabolism of Amino Acids by Lactating Ruminants, B J Bequette, M D Hanigan, Dairy Research Group, Purina Mills Inc., Missouri, USA and H Lapierre, Dairy and Swine R&D Research Centre, Quebec, Canada 20: Effects of Amino Acids on Milk Production, D G Chamberlain and J-M Yeo, Hannah Research Institute, Ayr, Scotland, UK 21: Predicting Dietary Amino Acid Adequacy for Ruminants, D G Fox and L O Tedeschi, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA PART V: OTHER ANIMALS 22: Canine and Feline Amino Acid Requirements for Different Physiological Functions, W H Hendriks, Institute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health, Massey University, New Zealand 23: Amino Acid Requirements of Finfish and Crustaceans, R P Wilson, Mississippi State University, USA PART VI: APPLICATIONS AND PERSPECTIVES 24: Crystalline Amino Acids and Nitrogen Emission, M V A Verstegen, Animal Nutrition Group, Wageningen University and Research Centre, The Netherlands and A W Jongbloed, ID-TNO Animal Nutrition, Lelystad, The Netherlands 25: Economic Assessment of Amino Acid Responses in Growing Poultry, M Pack, D Hoehler and A Lemme, Degussa AG, Applied Technology Feed Additives, Hanau, Germany 26: Conclusions

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative textbook provides an introduction and guide to poultry behaviour and welfare. It describes the origin and biology of the various species of bird that are of agricultural importance, as well as giving a succinct overview of their key behaviour patterns. There is careful discussion of the many factors that influence their welfare, and detailed consideration of the ways in which legislation and commercial interests interact in an attempt to satisfy the many needs involved. The final chapters discuss possible future developments within the subject. The book is in part an update of a previous work, Poultry Production Systems: Behaviour, Management and Welfare (CABI, 1992), completely rewritten and with much new material added.Table of Contents1: PART A: POULTRY 2: Origins 3: Biology 4: PART B: BEHAVIOUR 5: Causes and effects 6: Maintenance 7: Living in groups 8: Reproduction 9: PART C: WELFARE 10: Perceptions of Welfare 11: Sentience 12: Physical aspects 13: Environmental influences 14: PART D: PRACTICE 15: Industry 16: Systems 17: Politics 18: Economics

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Book SynopsisThe rapid growth of organic farming has been amongst the most remarkable changes in global agriculture in recent decades. Initially, more attention was paid to the crop side of organic systems, but that has now changed and there is greater recognition of the need to understand animal health and welfare better. This book will further the understanding of organic animal husbandry, demonstrating practical solutions and innovative methods, and drawing mainly on research and practical experience with organic farming in Europe.Trade Review"For veterinarians with a keen interest in organic production and animal health and welfare, the arrival of a dedicated text on the subject is most welcome." R D Hancock, The Veterinary Record, November 27, 2004"Table of Contents1: Organic principles and values - the framework for organic animal husbandry, M Vaarst, S Roderick, V Lund, W Lockeretz and M Hovi 2: The role of animals in farming systems: a historical perspective, T Baars, J P Wagenaae, S Padel and W Lockeretz 3: The diversity of organic livestock systems in Europe, S Roderick, B Henriksen, R G Trujillo, M Bestman and M Walekenhorst 4: Organic livestock standards, S Padel, O Schmid and V Lund 5: Animal welfare, ethics and organic farming, H Verhoog, V Lund and H F Alroe 6: Understanding animal behaviour and its use in organic animal husbandry, V Lund and D Weary 7: Applied ethology - the basis for improved animal welfare in organic farming, S Waiblinger, J Baumgartner, M Kiley-Worthington and K Niebuhr 8: Mutilations in organic animal husbandry: dilemmas involving animal welfare, humans, and environmental protection, C Menke, S Waiblinger, M Studnitz and M Bestman 9: Assessing animal welfare in organic herds, U Knierim, A Sundrum, T Bennedsgaard, U Roiha and P F Johnsen 10: The role of humans in the management of organic herds, M Vaarst, F Wemelsfelder, M Seabrook, X Boivin and A Idel 11: Animal health and diseases in organic farming: an overview, S M Thamesborg, S Roderick and A Sundrum 12: Promoting health and welfare through planning, M Hovi, D Gray, M Vaarst, A Striezel, M Walkenhorst and S Roderick 13: Approaches to the treatment of diseased animals, M Vaarst, A Martini, T W Bennedsgaard and L Hektoen 14: Grassland management and parasite control, D Younie, S M Thamesborg, F Ambrosini and S Roderick 15: Feeding for health and welfare: The challenge of formulating well-balanced rations in organic livestock production, W Zollitsch, T Kristensen, C Krutzinna, F MacNaeihde and D Younie 16: Breeding strategies for organic livestock, J E Pryce, J Conington, P Sorensen, H R C Kelly and L Rydhmer 17: Organic animal husbandry: the future challenges, M Vaarst, S Roderick, V Lund, W Lockeretz and M Hovi 18: A European Network for Animal Health and Welfare in Organic Agriculture (NAHWOA), M Hovi

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Book SynopsisSheep milking is widespread throughout the Mediterranean, and is becoming more common in countries such as the UK, USA, Central America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Good nutrition is a critical factor in optimising dairy production from sheep. This book is a translation of a popular Italian text, originally published in 2001 and includes updated information, and new material on temperate regions. It contains chapters on all aspects of dairy sheep nutrition and feeding, such as milk production, feed intake, nutrition and reproduction, nutrition and milk quality, and grazing and stocking rate management.Table of Contents1: Milk production, 2: Mathematical modelling of milk production pattern in dairy sheep, 3: Energy and protein requirements, 4: Dietary intake of vitamins and minerals and water requirements, 5: Feed intake, 6: Feeding of lactating ewes, 7: Nutrition and reproduction, 8: Nutrition and milk quality, 9: Feeding dairy lambs, 10: Digestive disturbances and metabolic-nutritional disorders, 11: Grazing management and stocking rate with particular reference to Mediterranean environments,

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Book SynopsisWelfare research has established a range of scientific indicators of stress, welfare and suffering in animals that can be applied to all aspects of improving their welfare through good housing and management, and the topic continues to grow in importance among both professionals and the public.The practical focus of this authoritative, comprehensive encyclopedia aims to promote the understanding and improvement of animals' behaviour without compromising welfare. Under the editorial direction of Professor Daniel Mills, the UK's first specialist in veterinary behavioural medicine, over 180 international experts have contributed a wealth of fully cross-referenced entries from concise definitions to detailed short essays on biological, practical, clinical and ethical aspects of behaviour and welfare in domestic, exotic, companion and zoo animals.Table of Contents1: Abandoned Animals 2: Breeding 3: Central Nervous System 4: Confinement 5: Dominance 6: Environment 7: Feeding 8: Grazing Behaviour 9: Hierarchy 10: Immune Systems 11: Laying Hen Housing 12: Maternal Behaviour 13: Nursing 14: Operant Tests 15: Parental Behaviour 16: Rearing Environment 17: Sexual Behaviour 18: Slaughter 19: Transport 20: Ultrasound 21: Vision 22: Wildlife Management 23: Zoo

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Book SynopsisIn response to concerns about animal welfare, food assurance schemes are now incorporating standards for animal welfare. This is particularly important in the poultry industry, where much attention has focused on the welfare of broilers (meat birds). However, there is as a result a greater need for scientifically-based methods for the measurement and auditing of welfare.This book brings together papers by international experts from the academic, professional and industrial sectors. It examines practical ways of measuring and auditing broiler welfare on-farm, during transit and pre-slaughter. Related marketing issues and future developments such as automation, are also discussed.Table of Contents1: Foreword, I Duncan, University of Guelph, Canada 2: Introduction, C Weeks PART 1: OUTCOMES (ANIMAL BASED) 3: Lameness, J Mench, University of California, Davis, USA 4: Measuring and auditing the welfare of broiler breeders, P Hocking, Roslin Institute (Edinburgh), UK 5: Pododermatitis and hockburn in broiler chickens, C Berg, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden 6: Evaluating the impact of metabolic disorders on the welfare of broilers, R Julian, University of Guelph, Canada 7: Infectious disease – morbidity and mortality, A Butterworth 8: Abnormal behaviour and fear, G S Sanotra, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden, and C Weeks, University of Bristol, UK PART 2: INPUTS (RESOURCE BASED) 9: The significance of biosecurity to broiler welfare, M Pattison, Independent Poultry Consultant, UK 10: Feed, S H Gordon and A W Walker, ADAS Gleadthorpe, UK, and D R Charles, D C R&D, UK 11: Light, N B Prescott, Silsoe Research Institute, UK, H H Kristensen, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Denmark, and C M Wathes, Silsoe Research Institute, UK 12: Air hygiene, C Wathes, Silsoe Research Institute, UK 13: Stocking density, W Bessei, University of Hohenheim, Germany 14: Transport and handling, M A Mitchell, Roslin Insitute (Edinburgh), UK, and P J Kettlewell, Silsoe Research Institute, UK 15: Primary Processing of Poultry, S Wotton and L Wilkin ,University of Bristol, UK PART 3: WELFARE AND AUDITING ISSUES Section 1: Production Systems 16: Comparing welfare in different systems, S M Haslam and S C Kestin, University of Bristol, UK 17: Human factors influencing broiler welfare, P H Hemsworth, Victorian Institute of Animal Science, Australia, and G J Coleman, Monash University, Australia Section 2: Examples of auditing schemes and their effectiveness in assuring welfare 18: Auditing systems - are we effective? P Cook, RL Consulting Ltd, UK 19: Is UK farm assurance delivering good welfare? D Main and H R Whay, University of Bristol, UK 20: Using welfare outcomes to control intensification: The Swedish Model, C Berg and B Algers, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden 21: Developing and implementing a welfare audit in the Australian chicken meat industry, J L Barnett, Victorian Institute of Animal Science, Australia, and P C Glatz, South Australian Research and Development Institute, Australia Section 3: Ethical, political and future perspectives 22: Does broiler welfare matter and to whom? D B Morton, University of Birmingham, UK 23: Public attitudes and expectations, M C Appleby, The Humane Society of the United States, USA 24: A global perspective on broiler welfare standards, P Lymbery, World Society for the Protection of Animals, UK 25: Measuring broiler chicken behaviour and welfare: perspectives for automation , L PJJ Noldus, Noldus Information Technolgy, b.v., The Netherlands, and R G Jansen, Wageningen, The Netherlands

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Book SynopsisWell-developed and functional muscle tissues are a prerequisite for healthy meat-producing animals. Good muscle development leads to improved meat quality. Hence modern breeds of livestock animal have been selectively bred for better conformation, increased muscle size and increased muscle-to-bone ratio. This book describes all aspects of muscle development research, and contains contributions from leading research groups around the world.Table of Contents1: Number and Size of Muscle Fibres in Relation to Meat Production, C Rehfeldt and I Fiedler, Research Institute for the Biology of Farm Animals, Germany, and N C Stickland, The Royal Veterinary College, UK 2: Fibre Type Identification and Functional Characterization in Adult Livestock Animals, C Reggiani and F Mascarello, University of Padova, Italy 3: Manipulation of Muscle Fibre Number During Prenatal Development, N C Stickland, S Bayol and C Ashton, The Royal Veterinary College, UK, and C Rehfeldt 4: The Effect of Growth and Exercise on Muscle Characteristics in Relation to Meat Quality, E G Dingboom and W A Weijs, Utrecht University, The Netherlands 5: Nutrition, Hormone Receptor Expression and Gene Interactions: Implications for Development and Disease, M J Dauncey, The Babraham Institute, UK, M Katsumata, National Agricultural Research Centre for Kyushu Okinawa Region, Japan 6: The Impact of Minerals and Micronutrients on Growth Control, I Dørup, University of Aarhus, Denmark 7: Na+,K+-ATPase in Skeletal Muscle: Significance of Exercise and Thyroid Hormones for Development and Performance, S Slob, P H M Klaren and M E Everts, Utrecht University, The Netherlands 8: Local and Systemic Regulation of Muscle Growth, G Goldspink, University College London, UK 9: Proteolytic Systems and the Regulation of Muscle Remodeling and Breakdown, V T Los and H P Haagsman, Utrecht University, The Netherlands 10: The Muscle Regulatory Factors Gene Family in Relation to Meat Production, P H J Houba and M F W te Pas, ID-Lelystad, The Netherlands 11: The Muscle Transcriptome, K Wimmers, S Ponsuksili and K Schellander, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universtät, Germany 12: Genome Analysis of QTL for Muscle Tissue Development and Meat Quality, M F Rothschild, Iowa State University, USA, J P Bidanel, INRA, France, and D C Ciobanu, Sygen International, Berkeley 13: Functional Genomics and Proteomics in Relation to Muscle Tissue, C Maltin, The Rowett Research Institute, UK, and G Plastow, PIC International Group PLC, UK 14: Role of Myostatin in Muscle Growth, R Kambadur, A Bishop, M S Salerno, S McCroskery and M Sharma, AgResearch, New Zealand 15: The Callipyge Mutation for Sheep Muscular Hypertrophy: Genetics, Physiology and Meat Quality, B A Freking, T P L Smith and K A Leymaster, US Meat Animal Research Center, USA 16: Genetic Control of Intramuscular Fat Accretion, F Gerbens, University of Groningen, The Netherlands 17: Post-mortem Muscle Proteolysis and Meat Tenderness, D L Hopkins, NSW Agriculture, Australia, and R G Taylor, INRA, France 18: Water-holding Capacity of Meat, K O Honikel, Federal Centre for Meat Research, Germany Perspectives"

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Book SynopsisThis classic guide to homesteading is based on solid, practical techniques that remain useful to everyone who wants to learn country skills and increase their self-sufficiency. By turns philosophical and instructional, Ed and Carolyn Robinson share their pioneering approach to efficiently growing vegetables, raising livestock, and building farm structures. Since it was first published in 1943, The Have-More Plan has inspired generations of homesteaders to make the most out of whatever land they have available.

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Book SynopsisDesigned for children ages 9 and up who are interested in raising rabbits, this comprehensive guide covers all aspects of rabbit care with an encouraging tone and age-appropriate language. Nancy Searle provides expert advice on breed selection, housing, feeding, safety, and understanding rabbit behavior. Whether your child is hoping to keep rabbits as pets or breed them for showing, Your Rabbit has everything she'll need to know to confidently raise happy and healthy animals.

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Book SynopsisTaking the mystery out of the construction process, Monte Burch provides complete plans and step-by-step instructions for building more than 20 barns and outbuildings, including a greenhouse, equipment shed, horse barn, and even a small guest house. Stressing the adaptability and utility of the designs, this guide covers everything from initial planning and laying out a site to framing, roofing, wiring, and plumbing. Save on construction costs, enhance your property value, and take pride in a job well done as you build your own custom-tailored barn.

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Book SynopsisOriginally published in England in 1910, this story of a shepherd, Caleb Bawcombe, describes life in the south-central English county of Wiltshire before the turn of the 20th century. It is a charming picture of pastoral life that often seems idyllic and simple when viewed from the present. Caleb Bawcombe is a fictitious name thought to represent one James Lawes, and the town in the tale, Winterbourne Bishop, has been identified as the town of Martin. Friends, family, and acquaintances are interwoven in Caleb''s story, and the interaction between humanity and nature is highlighted, capturing life at that specific time and place.

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Book SynopsisA pocket guide designed as a companion to "Managing Pig Health and the Treatment of Diseases", providing quick and easy reference to the identification and treatment of a comprehensive range of pig diseases. It includes comprehensive symptoms tables, diagnosis advice and appropriate treatments.

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Book SynopsisA guide for farmers on recognising and treating pig infertility.

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Book SynopsisThrough the story of one man, Caleb Bawcombe, a shepherd whose flocks graze the Wiltshire, Hampshire and Dorset borders, this title features men and women of humble birth - poachers, gypsies, farmers and laborers - striving to survive on the land.

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