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Human-animal interactions have a profound effect on farm animals
and stockpeople alike. Training of stockpeople can improve
livestock welfare and in turn productivity, and is a principle area
of focus after improvements in genetics, nutrition, reproduction,
health and housing have been addressed extensively. This volume
explores new information on human-livestock relationships, their
effects on both animals and handlers and the application of this
knowledge particularly in relation to dairy cows, veal calves and
poultry. Developments in knowledge of the relationships and their
effects post-farm gate are discussed, providing a practical guide
that will be a valuable resource for farm managers, researchers in
the animal sciences, psychologists, ethologists and veterinarians.
It will also benefit students of veterinary and animal sciences.
Praise for the previous edition: 'The book should take position in
the libraries of people involved of animal production and
especially in education and management of stockpersons' Livestock
Production Science.
Mark Purdey's life changed one day in 1984 when a Ministry of
Agriculture inspector told him he must administer a toxic
organophosphate pesticide to his dairy herd. Passionately committed
to organic farming and convinced of the harmful effects of
chemicals in the environment, he refused to comply. 'It was as if
my whole life became focused', he explained later. Before they had
a chance to prosecute, Purdey took the Ministry to court and won
his case. These experiences led him to challenge the orthodox line
on the origins of Mad Cow Disease and its human counterpart variant
CJD. Could the insecticide used in the official programme have
precipitated the spread of the disease?Purdey's quest to discover
the truth was hampered at every turn by government bureaucracies
and self-serving scientific cliques who sought to smear and
marginalize him. Dogged by dirty tricks and forced to work alone as
something of a scientific sleuth, he struggled to reveal hidden
interests and dangerous secrets. His supporters included many
members of the public, as well as Prince Charles and the poet Ted
Hughes. The latter wrote to him expressing 'a million
congratulations'.Increasingly sceptical of the official narrative,
Purdey was certain that toxic environmental factors would provide
answers, and so embarked on a self-funded worldwide odyssey to
investigate. "Animal Pharm" follows him on these eco-detective
trails to locations as diverse as Iceland, Sardinia, Colorado and
Australia. Purdey uncovers contamination from industry, munitions,
pesticides, nuclear experiments and natural geology, linking these
with the emergence of a range of neurodegenerative diseases. His
research is at once compelling and disturbing, helping to create a
paradigm shift in our understanding of the relationship of
pollutants to disease and health.
How perceptive are cats to the good (or bad) behaviour of humans?
How do they differ from breed to breed? Are some left handed and
some right-handed? How can you tell if your pet is lonely? And just
how similar is your cat to a tiger? In WHAT YOUR CAT IS THINKING
the researcher, biologist and author Bo Soederstroem weaves
together fascinating facts we're only just learning about man's
best friends, with highly practical tips to help us better
understand and care for the animals in our life. Research on cat
and dog behaviour, and the complicated psychology which influences
their responses and needs has formally exploded in the 21st
century, with fascinating new knowledge gained every day. Bo
Soederstroem has an iron grip on all the cutting edge research to
match the most determined cat's hold on his favourite catnip toy,
and here he presents the most interesting results in an
easy-to-understand way. Learn about the interaction between man and
pet, understand your cat's mysterious signals, immerse yourself in
those earliest moments, and gain the ability to stare into your
animal's eyes and think 'I get you'.
Laboratory Animal Anaesthesia, Fourth Edition provides a basic
guide to anaesthesia for a very diverse audience needing content,
with straight-forward, structured style of writing. Updated with
effects of anaesthetics in different laboratory species, including
sources of dose rates will be incorporated into tabular material.
New information on pain assessment and pain management will be
covered, and an increased emphasis on rats and mice for anaesthesia
and perioperative care. With newly revised, full color
illustrations to facilitate best learning, Laboratory animal
Anesthesia, Fourth Edition provides procedures, key points and
invaluable advice from a well-known and respected veterinary
anesthetist and scientist with over 30 years of experience in the
field.
So Far and Yet So Close provides a comparative study of frontier
cattle ranching in two societies on opposite ends of the globe. It
is also an environmental history that at the same time centres on
both the natural and frontier environments. There are many points
at which the western Canadian and northern Australian cattle
frontiers evoke comparisons. Most obviously they came to life at
about the same time: late 1870s-early 1880s. In both cases
corporations were heavy investors and utilized an open range system
in which tens of thousands of cattle roamed over thousands of
square acres. Ranchers shared similar problems such as predators,
disease, and weather, as well as markets. Ultimately, a nearly
indistinguishable "country" culture developed in these
geographically disparate and distant lands, which is still apparent
today. Many similarities were in one way or another a reflection of
frontier environmental conditions that is, conditions associated
with the very "newness" of society. They included a lack of
infrastructure (ie. fences), institutions (ie. police), and
population (ie. consumers). However, the ranching people in these
two societies had their differences too. In the end, the natural
environment pushed agricultural development in these two regions
along very different paths.
A fresh, new guide to the backyard lifestyle The homesteading
movement is continuing to grow, as more people are stepping up to
have a hand in where their food comes from. Whether you want to
dabble or immerse yourself completely in the do-it-yourself,
back-to-basics lifestyle, Welcome to the Farm is a comprehensive,
fully illustrated guide to growing the very best food right in your
own backyard. Shaye Elliott takes readers on a journey that teaches
them how to harvest baskets full of organic produce, milk a dairy
cow (and make butter), plant a homestead orchard, can jams and
jellies, and even raise chickens and bees. From her experience
running The Elliott Homestead, Shaye provides all the how-to wisdom
you need to know about: *The benefits of a home garden *The basics
of seed starting *Building your own greenhouse *What belongs in the
winter garden *Canning, freezing, and dehydrating techniques and
recipes *The pros and cons of caged vs. free-range chickens
*Keeping a dairy cow and what to do with all the milk *Raising
animals for meat *Making your own cider and wine *And so much more!
Welcome to the Farm is aimed to serve homesteaders and
urban-farmers alike, guiding them through the beginning stages of
small-area farming and utilizing whatever amount of space they have
available for optimal and delicious food production.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to make your own
honey? Does the thought of keeping bees appeal to you? Are you
looking for ways to live more sustainably? You are not alone.
Thousands of people just like you have been raising bees and making
their won honey right in their own backyards. Learn the ins and
outs of the joy of keeping bees in this information packed guide. A
Preview of What You Will Discover About the Fascinating Hobby of
Bee Keeping Today Quickly get started. Get the right equipment.
Learn about keeping bees in an urban environment. The power of the
queen bee. Discover how to harvest your honey. And much more Packed
full of practical tips that you can put into practice right away to
care for your very first hive
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