Growth of Farm Animals Hardback
by Tony (formerly University of Liverpool, UK) Lawrence, Vernon (formerly Scottish Agricultural College and Rowett Research Institute, UK) Fowler, Jan (University of Illinois, USA) Novakofski
Hardback
Description
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.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:368 pages
- Publisher:CABI Publishing
- Publication Date:25/07/2012
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- ISBN:9781780641461
Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:368 pages
- Publisher:CABI Publishing
- Publication Date:25/07/2012
- Category:
- ISBN:9781780641461