Scientific Farm Animal Production (9th Edition)

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 808 pages
• Published by: Prentice Hall
• Edition: 9th Edition August 5, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0132447363
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0132447362
• Book Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.3 x 1.4 inches
• Weighs: 3.6 pounds

The ninth edition of this best-selling book looks at the biological principles, scientific relationships, and management practices of livestock production. Blending the discussion of science, disciplines and industries, it effectively introduces readers to Animal Science using a breadth and depth that is unparalleled. Following a logical organization, it first discusses animal products, then basic biological principles (growth, genetics, reproduction, nutrition, health, etc.) and finally the feeding, breeding and management of primary livestock industries. It also gives readers insight into the societal issues surrounding the livestock industry and an overview of the careers and opportunities available within the field.  Offers both breadth and depth that is unparalleled making this a best-seller and frequent reference for livestock producers and students.  Views livestock production from various disciplinessuch as growth, genetics, reproduction, nutrition, lactation, animal health, etc.  Covers eight primary livestock industriesincluding beef, dairy, sheep, swine, horses, poultry, goats, and aquaculture.  Gives insight into the societal issues surrounding the livestock industry.  Includes a separate chapter on Careers - Discusses professions within the production, science, agribusiness, food industry and international sectors.  Uses numerous photographs and line drawings - Communicates key points and major relationships in a quick, visual style.  Basic and sufficiently simple for those with limited livestock experience, Scientific Farm Animal Production is still informative for those who have a livestock production background; it is an great reference work for livestock producers and others desiring an overview of livestock production principles and management.

Publisher Description
Highly acclaimed and a bestseller through four previous editions, the new edition of this proven text is thoroughly up-to-date and continues to encompass the breadth and depth of both the livestock and poultry industries. Providing a sound overview of the biological principles involved in animal science (e.g. reproduction, genetics, nutrition, consumer products, etc.), this text offers comprehensive coverage of the practical areas of breeding, feeding, and management of major farm animal species. With evenhanded coverage sufficiently manageable for urban audiences yet challenging for students with a livestock production background, the fifth edition of this trusted text continues to represent the standard for broad, balanced and authoritative coverage. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Reader Reviews
I bought this book as a for an animal science class. It is very informative and I find myself reading it just out of enjoyment.