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Book SynopsisLivestock housing is a major determinant of animal health, welfare and productivity. This book presents the important principles and processes by which housing influences these outcomes, and shows how an understanding of these can be translated into specifications for housing designs. The emphasis is on the building as a means to an environmental end, focusing on the biological responses and welfare needs of animals in the context of commercial and economic considerations. The book provides a thorough literature review as well as practical guidance and is aimed at academics and professionals in animal production, veterinary science and agricultural engineering.
Table of ContentsPart I: Animal Requirements 1: Comparative climatic requirements, D R Charles 2: Environment and animal health, J Hartung 3: Comfort and injury, A J F Webster 4: Behaviour and welfare, C J Nicol Part II: Physical Principles 5: Thermal exchanges, J A Clark and A J McArthur 6: Air and surface hygiene, C M Wathes 7: Ventilation control and systems, J M Randall and C R Boon 8: Structures and material, J E Owen Part III: Housing Systems 9: Poultry housing, D R Charles, H A Elson and M P S Haywood 10: Pig housing, A T Smith 11: Dairy cow housing, R Blowey 12: Beef cattle housing, N G Lawrence 13: Sheep housing, C F R Slade and L Stubbings 14: Stables, A F Clarke Part IV: Codes and Regulations 15: Codes, regulations and mandatory requirements, D R Mercer
