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Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Animal husbandry > Animal breeding
China is one of the world's largest developing agricultural
countries and dominates the international livestock revolution in
terms of its aggregate size and growth rate. While the sheep meat
industry is still in the early stages of development, it is an
excellent example of the upheaval taking place in Chinese
agriculture. This book focuses on the growing sheep meat industry
while drawing on associated research from other areas of the
Chinese livestock section. Using this research, the authors use the
sheep meat industry case study to illustrate the broader trends
that apply more generally to the Chinese livestock sector,
especially in the case of ruminant livestock.
Jaguars of the Northern Pantanal: Panthera Onca at the Meeting of
the Waters details the lives and behaviors of this subpopulation of
jaguars through one-of-a-kind photographs from 26 international
photographers, as well as illustrations, maps, waypoints,
scientific insights, field journal excerpts and personal
narratives. The book seeks to understand how locals can coexist
with these cats while benefitting financially through ecotourism.
Users will find this book to be a conceptual model to apply to
other subpopulations in order to save jaguars throughout North and
South America. It is an ideal resource for researchers and
practitioners in wildlife conservation, naturalism ecotourism and
biologists.
The complete guide to choosing and caring for your perfect cat
breed! From ancient breeds to modern hybrids, there are a wide
range of domestic cat breeds and it may be tricky to choose the
right one! This practical illustrated guide will help you explore
different cat breeds' characteristics, personalities, and common
behavioural problems to ensure a healthy and happy cat. Inside the
pages of this guide to cats, you'll discover: - A range of
different cat breeds, including Bengal, Siamese, Maine Coon and
more! - Each breed profile contains key breed-specific data, such
as weight range, accepted coat colours, and grooming requirements -
Expert advice on communicating with your cat and top tips on
tackling cat behavioural problems, such as ankle-biting or
scratching furniture - Concise care programme covering all stages
of your cat's life - from establishing a routine to dealing with
common feline health problems The Complete Cat Breed Book will help
you choose the perfect domestic cat for you and your family. From
the gentle, calm and friendly Ragdoll to the curious and
intelligent Russian Blue - explore over 140 of the world's
best-loved felines. This comprehensive cat book includes a profile
for each of the different breeds, which outlines the breed's
history, characteristics, and beautiful photographs. Once you have
chosen a feline companion, peruse the chapters on cat care. Explore
practical advice and tips on the essential aspects of feline
health, from handling and grooming to exercise nutrition and first
aid.
This collection reviews the latest research on dairy cattle
genetics and advanced methods of genetic evaluation and selection.
After an overview of genetic improvements achieved so far, Part 1
assesses the problem of inbreeding and genetic diversity in modern
dairy cattle as well as opportunities for crossbreeding. Part 2
then goes onto review research on targeting non-production traits
such as fertility, feed conversion efficiency and methane emissions
as well as resistance to disease and resilience to heat stress.
Part 3 then surveys the latest techniques and advances in genomic
selection (GS) in such areas as functional annotation and use of
sequence variants to improve genomic prediction, as well as
developments in genetic evaluation (GE). The final part of the book
reviews developments in embryo technologies, gene editing and the
way new techniques are being integrated in practice into dairy
breeding programmes.
Discover a forgotten British heritage. The protection and promotion
of the UK's native rare breeds is something that's in Adam Henson's
blood. His father, Joe, established the Rare Breeds Trust in 1973,
and they have been a core attraction at their Cotswold Farm Park,
and a part of the Henson family story ever since. In A Breed Apart,
Adam Henson takes readers on a very personal journey around the
nation, discovering the animals that have shaped our lives and our
land throughout the centuries. From postcard perfect Highland Cows
to the Cotswold sheep (for whom the Cotswolds are named), to the
fearsome, four-horned Manx Loagthan ram and the Ulster White Pig,
Adam travels the length and breadth of the British Isles,
uncovering the history of these ancient animals, meeting the
specialists and farmers who are passionate about their
preservation, and shares his hopes for the future of these
magnificent and unique breeds and his fight for their survival.
This is the story of Britain, told through the native breeds that
have nourished and nurtured the nation.
Striking a perfect point, flushing grouse for hours, and retrieving
perfectly to hand, two German shorthaired pointer dogs named Jager
and Cent are at the heart of this huntsman's memoir. After hiring
an expert to find the best of this breed in the world, William
Urseth created "The Line"--generations of dogs that not only won
countless tournaments but also created countless highs and
heartbreaks in their lifetimes of bird hunting and spending days in
the field. Centering on stories about the Minnesota Horse and Hunt
Club, the kennel and dogs there, and the hunts in the northern
Midwest of the U.S., these dog tales comprise an entertaining and
touching look at the German shorthaired pointer breed and one man's
relationship with it.
Every cattle farmer -- from the keeper of a family milk cow to the
rancher overseeing a large herd -- will gain confidence and control
by becoming more knowledgeable about calving. Healthy pregnancies,
safe births, and thriving calves are critical to every cattle
operation, and in remote farm locations, the veterinarian is not
always readily available. Even if the vet is nearby, the farm's
finances will be healthier if the farmer can oversee most of the
calving process.
Heather Smith Thomas, an expert on livestock with decades of
firsthand experience, covers every routine situation likely to
arise before, during, and after calving. And when the calving
process is out of the ordinary, Thomas guides the farmer through
pregnancy problems, difficult deliveries, recognizing when to call
in a vet, and postpartum complications. Her thorough coverage of
what to expect in every situation gives farmers the knowledge they
need to care personally for their cows.
The second half of the book is dedicated to ensuring that every
calf gets off to a healthy start. Thomas helps farmers work with
cows reluctant to nurse, substitute mothers, and frail calves. A
complete chapter on calfhood illnesses explains warning signs and
offers tips on prevention and treatment.
As people return to farming in growing numbers, the demand for
safe, humane livestock knowledge continues to increase. Farmers
will turn to this reliable volume again and again as they welcome
each new calf.
Quaggas were beautiful pony-sized zebras in southern Africa that
had fewer stripes on their bodies and legs, and a browner body
coloration than other zebras. Indigenous people hunted quaggas,
portrayed them in rock art, and told stories about them. Settlers
used quaggas to pull wagons and to protect livestock against
predators. Taken to Europe, they were admired, exhibited, harnessed
to carriages, illustrated by famous artists and written about by
scientists. Excessive hunting led to quaggas' extinction in the
1880s but DNA from museum specimens showed rebreeding was feasible
and now zebras resembling quaggas live in their former habitats.
This rebreeding is compared with other de-extinction and rewilding
ventures and its appropriateness discussed against the backdrop of
conservation challenges-including those facing other zebras. In an
Anthropocene of species extinction, climate change and habitat loss
which organisms and habitats should be saved, and should attempts
be made to restore extinct species?
* Reviews the role that intellectual property plays in the
development of modern animal breeding and genetics* Discusses
common forms of intellectual property and economic issues relating
to patent protectionIntellectual property (IP) and patents
involving animals is an ever-changing field. The purpose of this
book is to review the role that intellectual property plays in the
development of modern animal breeding and genetics. It includes
discussion of the history of animal patenting, common forms of
intellectual property, economic issues related to patent protection
and the funding of research, ethical issues, and the consequences
of intellectual property in the modern animal genetics market
place.
In the 1970s, scientists claimed that farm animal breeding was
finally evolving from an art into a science. In their view, the
switch to scientific breeding was as inevitable as the ongoing
process of agricultural modernization. However, the art-to-science
scenario is too simplistic to do justice to the complex dynamic
that characterized the transformation of the field. The livestock
breeds that take centre stage in this book - dairy cattle,
chickens, pigs, sheep, and horses - were products of the twentieth
century. The methods used by breeders to improve their animals,
however, were much older. Tracing the history of practical
stockbreeding, the role of Mendelism in scientific breeding, and
the emergence of quantitative genetics, Beauty or Statistics shows
that the story of the scientific modernization of livestock
breeding can be more fruitfully analysed from the perspective of
changing cultures of breeding, taking practical, commercial,
normative, and aesthetic considerations into account.
Farm Management Organizer, Journal Record Book, Income and Expense Tracker, Livestock Inventory Accounting Notebook, Equipment Maintenance Log
"I grab the motionless lamb, which is frighteningly slippery, and
scramble on my feet, swinging its little body around to help it
breathe. I see its chest move, then it sneezes and starts
breathing. It's stunned by its delivery experience. As am I. I'm
high on adrenaline. Tears are streaming down my face. I pop the
lamb down on the ground and start frantically rubbing its tiny
body... Looking back, I can see that this was one of the first
moments of questioning whether I'm truly cut out for farming and
realising that the answer might be... yes"
-------------------------------------------------------------- Zoë
Colville spent years in a fancy hair salon with a long list of
clients, living on cigarettes, croissants, and a shoestring. It was
everything she'd ever wanted. But when an unexpected and
overwhelming loss caused her life to shift unexpectedly, she found
herself on a different path. One where the only use for a hairdryer
is warming new-born lambs; where the cycle of life on a farm gives
new meaning on purpose, and where nature is both a strict teacher
and a balm to soothe the pressures of everyday life. Alongside her
long-term boyfriend, Zoë is now a full-time farmer, business owner
and activist. In this memoir, she speaks vivaciously, humourously,
and candidly about the lessons learned along the way, from mental
health, social media and identity to surviving as an entrepreneur
in a shifting economy. And through those lessons - in love, loss,
and lambing - discovering something even more important: that it's
always the right time to take a bold step and try something new.
PRAISE FOR THE CHIEF SHEPHERDESS 'A new breed of shepherdess
blazing a trail across social media, challenging outdated ideas
about the job and capturing the public's imagination along the way'
- Daily Mail 'The shepherdess whose flock you definitely need to
follow' - Hello!
To meet growing demand, the FAO has estimated that world poultry
production needs to grow by 2-3% per year to 2030. Much of the
increase in output already achieved has been as a result of
improvements in commercial breeds combined with rearing in more
intensive production systems. However, more intensive systems have
increased the risk of transmission of animal diseases and zoonoses.
Consumer expectations of sensory and nutritional quality have never
been higher. At the same time consumers are more concerned about
the environmental impact of poultry production as well as animal
welfare. Drawing on an international range of expertise, this book
reviews research on poultry breeding and nutrition. The first part
of the book reviews how advances in genetics have impacted
developments in breeding. Part 2 discusses ways of optimising
poultry nutrition to ensure quality and sustainability in poultry
meat production. Chapters review the use of feedstuffs and
ingredients such as amino acids, enzymes and probiotics as well as
feed formulation and safety. Achieving sustainable production of
poultry meat Volume 2: Breeding and nutrition will be a standard
reference for poultry and food scientists in universities,
government and other research centres and companies involved in
poultry production. It is accompanied by two further volumes which
review safety, quality and sustainability as well as poultry health
and welfare.
World egg consumption is increasing, particularly in developing
countries. This creates new challenges, particularly for more
intensive systems which have played a major role in increasing
production and productivity. Intensive systems face a continuing
threat from zoonoses. At the same time, consumer expectations about
both safety, sensory and nutritional quality have never been
higher. There is also increasing concern about the environmental
impact of and animal welfare issues in egg production. Drawing on
an international range of expertise, this book reviews key research
addressing these issues. Part 1 looks at advances in understanding
and improving the welfare of hens, from welfare standards to
nutrition and other aspects of husbandry. Part 2 discusses
sustainability issues, from ways of measuring the environmental
impact of egg production to ways of improving sustainability such
as improved waste management. Achieving sustainable production of
eggs Volume 2: Animal welfare and sustainability will be a standard
reference for poultry and food scientists in universities,
government and other research centres and companies involved in egg
production. It is accompanied by Volume 1 which reviews safety and
quality issues.
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