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Modern livestock & poultry production. Student ed

This text includes a general introduction to the livestock industry--its history, the careers available, and the importance of safety and environmental considerations. It introduces the student to the topics of anatomy, physiology, feeding, and nutrition, and also provides a sound basis for the understanding and practice of animal breeding. The production of beef cattle, swine, sheep and goats, horses, poultry, dairy cattle and alternative animals is discussed. Information on selection of stock, feeding, management, housing, diseases and parasites, and marketing is presented. The section on horses also includes a chapter on training and horsemanship.

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  • "Instructor's guide to accompany Modern livestock & poultry production, 5th ed"@en

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  • "This text includes a general introduction to the livestock industry--its history, the careers available, and the importance of safety and environmental considerations. It introduces the student to the topics of anatomy, physiology, feeding, and nutrition, and also provides a sound basis for the understanding and practice of animal breeding. The production of beef cattle, swine, sheep and goats, horses, poultry, dairy cattle and alternative animals is discussed. Information on selection of stock, feeding, management, housing, diseases and parasites, and marketing is presented. The section on horses also includes a chapter on training and horsemanship."@en
  • "Modern Livestock and Poultry Production, Fifth Edition, is designed for vocational-technical students who require competency in all phases and types of livestock production. Its comprehensive, balanced development emphasizes readability, organization, and hands-on activities. The text is based on the most up-to-date information available and is applicable to all areas of the United States. - Preface."
  • "Modern Livestock and Poultry Production, Eighth Edition, is designed for career and technical education students who require competency in all phases and types of livestock production. The text is based on the most up-to-date information available and is applicable to all areas of the United States. Modern Livestock and Poultry Production paints a very vivid picture of the animal agriculture industry and provides the information necessary to pursue a career in the field. Readers will appreciate the industry overview and the detailed discussions of specific species. The author introduces the reader to a variety of major and minor farm animal species, including such topics as breeds, marketing, feeding and management of the species and common diseases and parasites. Beyond discussion of the animals, the book takes a close look at career opportunities and job expectations in the field. Additionally, the reader will find this book useful on a long-term basis as it addresses very specific nutrition needs and feeding requirements of such animals as horses, ponies, goats, sheep, beef cattle, swine, rabbits, hens, ducks and more."@en
  • "Modern Livestock and Poultry Production paints a very vivid picture of the animal agriculture industry and provides the information necessary to pursue a career in the field. Readers will appreciate the industry overview and the detailed discussions of specific species. The author introduces the reader to a variety of major and minor farm animal species, including such topics as breeds, marketing, feeding and management of the species and common diseases and parasites. Beyond discussion of the animals, the book takes a close look at career opportunities and job expectations in the field. Additionally, the reader will find this book useful on a long-term basis as it addresses very specific nutrition needs and feeding requirements of such animals as horses, ponies, goats, sheep, beef cattle, swine, rabbits, hens, ducks and more."@en

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