the basics of growth, includes global warming effects
£48.00
£53.25
Understanding the processes that change the shape and composition of farm animals is fundamental to all aspects of production. Showing the progression from cell to tissue to entire animal, this comprehensive textbook provides an essential broad base for animal production, with key information on how animals grow and change in shape and composition, and factors that affect these processes. Illustrated with new photographs and focus boxes highlighting vital points, this updated third edition includes a new chapter on avian growth, an important source of protein for the expanding population. Providing a thorough, yet student-friendly approach to the subject, this book continues to fill the important role of helping readers to understand how the basics of growth must be thoroughly understood if farm animals are to be used efficiently and humanely in producing food for mankind.
Published: 2010
ISBN: 9781845935580
Type: Paperback
Pages: 424
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Availability: Available
CONTENTS:
SECTION ONE: General Aspects of Growth
SECTION TWO: Cells
SECTION THREE: Principles of Cell Growth
SECTION FOUR: Tissues: Basic Structure and Growth
SECTION FIVE: Tissues: Growth and Structure Relative to Product Value for Human Consumption
SECTION SIX: Mammary Gland Growth and Product Yield
SECTION SEVEN: Hormonal Influences on Growth
SECTION EIGHT: Genetic Influences on Growth
SECTION NINE: The Immune System and Growth
SECTION TEN: Gametes, Fertilization and Embryonic Growth in Mammals
SECTION ELEVEN: Prenatal and Postnatal Growth in Mammals
SECTION TWELVE: Growth of Avian Species
SECTION THIRTEEN: Efficiency and Growth
SECTION FOURTEEN: Compensatory Growth
SECTION FIFTEEN: Growth and Puberty in Breeding Animals
SECTION SIXTEEN: Measuring and Predicting Growth and Body Composition in the Live Animal
SECTION SEVENTEEN: Measurements on the Carcass
SECTION EIGHTEEN: 'Growth Promoters', Performance Enhancers, Feed Additives and Alternative Approaches
SECTION NINETEEN: The Future
This book weighs: 1000g
Region | Cost |
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UK | £5.50 |
Europe | £20.00 |
USA and Canada | £23.50 |
ROW | £30.00 |
ROW2 | £34.00 |
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