Contemporary Issues in Animal Agriculture

Name: Contemporary Issues in Animal Agriculture
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ISBN: 9780131125865

ISBN-10: 0131125869

ISBN-13: 9780131125865

Edition: 3rd 2004 (Revised)

Authors: Peter R. Cheeke

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For Contemporary Issues in Animal Science and Animal Issues in Society courses. This book objectively deals with a number of important issues that are affecting livestock production and the public perception of animal production on a global basis. Some of these issues include consumption of animal products and human health, global warming, biotechnology and animal rights. Each chapter is written so that it might stand alone, allowing instructors maximum flexibility in teaching the course.

Book details

List price: $104.00
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 4/18/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 464
Size: 8.00" wide x 10.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.046
Language: English




Domestication of Animals and Their Contributions to Human Welfare



Animal Products in the Human Diet



Feed vs. Food: Do Livestock Compete with Humans for Food Resources?



Principles of Animal Nutrition and the Scientific Feeding of Livestock



Feed Additives and Growth Promotants in Animal Production



Environmental Concerns Involving Livestock Production



Livestock Grazing and Rangeland Issues



Industrialization, Corporatization and Globalization of Animal Agriculture



Food Quality and Safety Issues



Bioethics, Animal Welfare, Animal Rights, and Biotechnology Issues



Livestock Integration into Sustainable Resource Utilization