The science of animal agriculture /

Herren, Ray V.

The science of animal agriculture / Ray V. Herren - 2nd ed. - [Albany ; London] : Delmar, [2000] - xii, 371 p., [24] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (p. 360) and index

This second edition text focuses on the scientific aspects of the animal agriculture industry. New chapters on the beef, swine, sheep, horse, and small animal industries have been added for comprehensive coverage of all livestock animals. This text includes background on the various segments of the livestock industry and includes basic principles of biology to help students understand the process of producing animals for human utilization



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Livestock
Animal culture
Domestic animals
Commercial horticulture
Agricultural science
Animal husbandry