CAB International
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CABI
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Organic cattle farming is on the increase, with consumer demand for organic milk and meat growing yearly. Beginning with an overview of the aims and principles behind organic cattle production, this book presents extensive information about how to feed cattle so that the milk and meat produced meet organic standards, and provides a comprehensive summary of ruminant digestive processes and nutrition.Since the publication of the first edition, global...
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This book contains 21 chapters on horse reproduction and breeding, including the anatomy and control of reproduction in mares and stallions, physiology and endocrinal control of pregnancy and foaling, lactation, selection and preparation of mares and stallions for breeding, management of the mare during pregnancy and foaling, foal management, weaning, stallion management, infertility, artificial insemination and embryo transfer.
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2010
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This is the second edition of the book, containing 16 chapters which focus on prevention and control of mastitis as well as on the different factors that lead to mastitis resulting in poor milk quality. The book contains two appendices, the first contains a liner line chart and the second contains parlour audit. An index is also provided.
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2012
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Sheep and goats are farmed worldwide for meat, milk, skins and wool. This diverse range of uses means that many people rely on these animals as a source of income, food and warm clothing, though they can also be kept as pets. With an accessible structure designed for use in the field, this book provides a general veterinary guide to treating common conditions in these animals. It addresses veterinary medicines and their uses, on-site surgery, equipment,...
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CABI
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2012.
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This book "Feline Behaviour and Welfare" consists of 14 chapters which is intended for students committed to the provision of health and well-being to cats, and also for those who are involved professionally or vocationally with cat care. Also to distinguish between domesticated and wild cats a glossary of behavioural and technical terms is provided at the back of the book to explain them. Topics includes: well-being and its roots, feline neuroethology,...
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2012
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This book is comprised of 11 chapters covering the prevention and control of ectoparasites that contribute to disease and infection in sheep and goats, types of parasites, diseases caused by these parasites and control methods that are currently available. Moreover, the implications of these ectoparasitoses on animal welfare and environmental impacts are also discussed. Focus is given on mites (Acari), ticks (Ixodida), lice (Phthiraptera), flies (Diptera),...
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CABI
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2011
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This book is a resource on the study of different causes of deafness in dogs and cats. Topics discussed are: anatomy of the auditory system; physiology of the auditory system; forms and mechanisms of deafness; hereditary deafness; later onset deafness; brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER); other tests of auditory function; and living with a deaf dog or cat. This book is intended for veterinarians, pet owners and breeders.
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CABI
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2009.
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2nd edition.
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This book aims to summarize the scientific literature on methods for quantitative trait loci (QTL) detection and analysis and marker assisted selection (MAS), especially that pertaining to agricultural animal species, emphasizing the special problems associated with animal breeding. The 17 chapters cover the history of QTL and MAS estimation, principles of parameter estimation, mixed model analysis of random and fixed effects, generation of linkage...
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CABI
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2013.
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This book is comprised of 16 chapters covering different aspects of veterinary treatment of pigs. Topics discussed in this book include pig husbandry, nutrition, diagnosis of pig diseases, postmortem examination techniques, veterinary equipment, vaccines, sedation, analgesia, anaesthesia, euthanasia, surgical procedures, diseases of the gastroenteric, respiratory, circulatory, urogenital and neurological systems and skin, multisystemic diseases, notifiable...
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CABI
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2009.
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This book examines the contribution which intellectual property rights can make in the struggle for food security in developing countries. The book consists of 11 chapters. Chapter 1 locates intellectual property rights within the armoury of food security policies. Chapter 2 deals with definitional issues and examines the role of intellectual property rights in incentivizing agricultural research and development. Chapter 3 examines the international...
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CABI
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2011.
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This book is an attempt to narrate the biology of Hevea rubber. It contains 10 chapters dealing with genesis and development; plant structure and ecophysiology; latex production; diagnosis and harvest; genetics and breeding; biotechnology and molecular biology; soil tillage; crop establishment and nutrition; constraints - environmental and biological; ancillary income generation; and Hevea and clean development management.
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CABI
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2011.
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This book, inclusive of 30 chapters, deals with all aspects of chemical risks in food products, reviewing current knowledge on food production processes and specific toxicants in relation to food safety and toxicology. Specific subjects discussed include general concepts of toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics; food safety regulations and legislation; food safety assessment methods; food contamination with mycotoxins, pesticides and their residues, veterinary...
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CABI
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2010.
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This book, which is divided into two parts, focuses on mites associated with citrus. The first part provides (i) an overview of the world's citriculture, species and varieties cultivated, and the importance of injurious mites; (ii) introduction to morphology and classification of mites; (iii) methods and techniques for collecting, preserving, preparing and rearing mites; (iv) feeding mechanisms, symptoms and plant damage; and (v) biological, chemical...
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CABI
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2008.
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This book describes how animals obtain, digest and use food and nutrients; how nutrient requirements can be quantified and how nutrient use can affect the environment. The 18 chapters include discussions on nutritional ecology, the nutritive value of animal foods, methods of evaluating nutrient availability in foods, physicochemical composition and digestibility of forages and cereal grains, the nutritive value of concentrates, secondary substances...
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CABI
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2010.
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This book outlines the human components of what makes a person, and why a farm manager acts in particular ways. The following chapters bring past and new work as well as developments and theories from other disciplines, including psychology, to provide a well-structured set of ideas for understanding managerial ability. The book consists of eight chapters. Chapter 2 contains outlines of the characteristics of a farmer that defines his modus operandi,...
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Crop production science in horticulture volume 17
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CABI
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2009.
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This book (28 chapters), which is the 17th volume in the Crop Production Science in Horticulture Series (18 volumes that focus on scientific principles underlying production practices for economically important horticultural crops from major production systems in temperate, subtropical and tropical climatic areas), summarizes the available information regarding the origin, taxonomy, breeding, physiology, agronomy, pathology (pests and diseases) and...
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CABI
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2010.
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This book is a practical guide to improving farm management, with emphasis on the core skills and techniques of making decisions. The book is divided into six parts. The three main sections cover observation, anticipation and risk management (Parts 1, 2 and 3, respectively). The main sections are rounded off with a concluding section (Part 4), which contains information on what creates high managerial ability. Part 5 deals with the assessment of a...
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CABI
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2008.
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This book presents advice and guidelines on how appropriate diets can be formulated and how feeding programmes can be integrated into an organic poultry production system. The topics include the aims and principles of organic poultry production, elements of poultry nutrition, approved ingredients for organic diets, diets for organic poultry production, choosing the right poultry breed and strain, integrating feeding programmes into organic production...