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China's Livestock Revolution - Agribusiness and Policy Developments in the Sheep Meat Industry (Hardcover, New): Waldron... China's Livestock Revolution - Agribusiness and Policy Developments in the Sheep Meat Industry (Hardcover, New)
Waldron Scott; Edited by Colin Brown, John W. Longworth, Zhang Cungen
R3,329 Discovery Miles 33 290 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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 (Paperback): Paul Brooke, Paul Donahue Jaguars of the Northern Pantanal - Panthera Onca at the Meeting of the Waters (Paperback)
Paul Brooke, Paul Donahue
R2,823 Discovery Miles 28 230 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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 Cat Breed Book - Choose the Perfect Cat for You (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Dk The Complete Cat Breed Book - Choose the Perfect Cat for You (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Dk
R508 R476 Discovery Miles 4 760 Save R32 (6%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

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.

Advances in Breeding of Dairy Cattle (Hardcover): Julius Van Der Werf, Jennie E. Pryce Advances in Breeding of Dairy Cattle (Hardcover)
Julius Van Der Werf, Jennie E. Pryce; Contributions by Allison Fleming, Tatiane Chud, Luiz Brito, …
R5,753 Discovery Miles 57 530 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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.

A Breed Apart - My Adventures with Britain's Rare Breeds (Paperback): Adam Henson A Breed Apart - My Adventures with Britain's Rare Breeds (Paperback)
Adam Henson 1
R338 R308 Discovery Miles 3 080 Save R30 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

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.

The Line - A Hunter's Passion for Breeding Dogs (Paperback): William Urseth The Line - A Hunter's Passion for Breeding Dogs (Paperback)
William Urseth
R425 Discovery Miles 4 250 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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.

Essential Guide to Calving (Paperback): Heather Smith Thomas Essential Guide to Calving (Paperback)
Heather Smith Thomas
R861 Discovery Miles 8 610 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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.

The Life, Extinction, and Rebreeding of Quagga Zebras - Significance for Conservation (Paperback): Peter Heywood The Life, Extinction, and Rebreeding of Quagga Zebras - Significance for Conservation (Paperback)
Peter Heywood
R1,349 Discovery Miles 13 490 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

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?

Puppy Training - An Essential Guide for Everything You Need to Know To Train A Perfect Dog. (Paperback): Kevin Parker Puppy Training - An Essential Guide for Everything You Need to Know To Train A Perfect Dog. (Paperback)
Kevin Parker
R464 R426 Discovery Miles 4 260 Save R38 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Intellectual Property Rights in Animal Breeding and Genetics (Hardcover): Max F. Rothschild, Scott Newman Intellectual Property Rights in Animal Breeding and Genetics (Hardcover)
Max F. Rothschild, Scott Newman
R3,844 Discovery Miles 38 440 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

* 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.

Beauty or Statistics - Practice and Science in Dutch Livestock Breeding, 1900-2000 (Hardcover): Bert Theunissen Beauty or Statistics - Practice and Science in Dutch Livestock Breeding, 1900-2000 (Hardcover)
Bert Theunissen
R2,764 R1,717 Discovery Miles 17 170 Save R1,047 (38%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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.

Indian Notes About Dogs - Their Diseases and Treatment (Paperback): Major C Davenport Indian Notes About Dogs - Their Diseases and Treatment (Paperback)
Major C Davenport
R552 Discovery Miles 5 520 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Chicken Record Keeping Log Book - Chicken Hatching Organizer, Flock Health Log and Management Journal, Incubating Notebook, Egg... Chicken Record Keeping Log Book - Chicken Hatching Organizer, Flock Health Log and Management Journal, Incubating Notebook, Egg Turning Schedule, Backyard Birder, Chicken Lover Gift (Paperback)
Teresa Rother
R563 Discovery Miles 5 630 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Beekeeping Log Book - Beekeepers Journal and Log, Honeybee Notebook, Beehive Inspection, Backyard Apiary, Beekeeper Gift... Beekeeping Log Book - Beekeepers Journal and Log, Honeybee Notebook, Beehive Inspection, Backyard Apiary, Beekeeper Gift (Paperback)
Teresa Rother
R571 Discovery Miles 5 710 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Farm Record Keeping Log Book (Paperback): Teresa Rother Farm Record Keeping Log Book (Paperback)
Teresa Rother
R560 Discovery Miles 5 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Farm Management Organizer, Journal Record Book, Income and Expense Tracker, Livestock Inventory Accounting Notebook, Equipment Maintenance Log

Goat Record Keeping Book - Goat Log Book To Track Medical Health Records, Breeding, Buck Progeny, Kidding Journal Notebook,... Goat Record Keeping Book - Goat Log Book To Track Medical Health Records, Breeding, Buck Progeny, Kidding Journal Notebook, Milk Production Tracker, Dairy Goat Management (Paperback)
Teresa Rother
R577 Discovery Miles 5 770 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Chief Shepherdess - Lessons in Life, Love and Farming (Hardcover): Zoe Colville The Chief Shepherdess - Lessons in Life, Love and Farming (Hardcover)
Zoe Colville
R528 R482 Discovery Miles 4 820 Save R46 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

"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!

Irish Wolfhound Bible And Irish Wolfhounds - Your Perfect Irish Wolfhound Guide Irish Wolfhounds, Irish Wolfhound Puppies,... Irish Wolfhound Bible And Irish Wolfhounds - Your Perfect Irish Wolfhound Guide Irish Wolfhounds, Irish Wolfhound Puppies, Irish Wolfhound Size, Irish Wolfhound Breeders, Irish Wolfhound Health, Irish Wolfhound Training, History & More! (Paperback)
Mark Manfield
R725 Discovery Miles 7 250 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Amateur Gundog Trainer - Force System Without the Whip - With Portraits of the Author and Typical Bird Dogs (Paperback): E... The Amateur Gundog Trainer - Force System Without the Whip - With Portraits of the Author and Typical Bird Dogs (Paperback)
E F Haberlein
R555 Discovery Miles 5 550 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Book of the Dachshund (Paperback): E. Fitch Daglish The Book of the Dachshund (Paperback)
E. Fitch Daglish
R557 Discovery Miles 5 570 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Pigs - How to Make Them Pay - In the Sty or on the Open-Air System - A Handbook for the Pig-Breeder, Smallholder, and Cottager... Pigs - How to Make Them Pay - In the Sty or on the Open-Air System - A Handbook for the Pig-Breeder, Smallholder, and Cottager (Paperback)
Home Farm Books
R562 Discovery Miles 5 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Whitefaced Woodland Sheep Society Flock Profiles (Paperback): Philip Onions Whitefaced Woodland Sheep Society Flock Profiles (Paperback)
Philip Onions
R571 Discovery Miles 5 710 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Animal Breeding and Livestock Management (Hardcover): Carlos Hassey Animal Breeding and Livestock Management (Hardcover)
Carlos Hassey
R3,467 R3,135 Discovery Miles 31 350 Save R332 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Achieving Sustainable Production of Poultry Meat Volume 2 - Breeding and Nutrition (Hardcover): Todd Applegate Achieving Sustainable Production of Poultry Meat Volume 2 - Breeding and Nutrition (Hardcover)
Todd Applegate; Contributions by Samuel E. Aggrey, Fernando Gonzalez-Ceron, Romdhane Rekaya, Nicholas B. Anthony, …
R4,736 Discovery Miles 47 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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.

Achieving Sustainable Production of Eggs Volume 2 - Animal Welfare and Sustainability (Hardcover): Juliet R Roberts Achieving Sustainable Production of Eggs Volume 2 - Animal Welfare and Sustainability (Hardcover)
Juliet R Roberts; Contributions by Y. Nys, Teresa Casey-Trott, Krysta Morrissey, Michelle Hunniford, …
R4,126 Discovery Miles 41 260 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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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