Growth of Farm Animals (Paperback, 3rd edition)

Understanding the processes that change the shape and composition of farm animals is fundamental to all aspects of production. Showing the progression from cell to tissue to entire animal, this comprehensive textbook provides an essential broad base for animal production, with key information on how animals grow and change in shape and composition, and factors that affect these processes. Illustrated with new photographs and focus boxes highlighting vital points, this updated third edition includes a new chapter on avian growth, an important source of protein for the expanding population. Providing a thorough yet student-friendly approach to the subject, this book continues to fill the important role of helping readers to understand how the basics of growth must be thoroughly understood if farm animals are to be used efficiently and humanely in producing food for mankind.

General

Imprint:	Cabi Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2012
First published:	February 2010
Authors:	Tony Lawrence • Vernon Fowler • Jan Novakofski
Dimensions:	245 x 190 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	352
Edition:	3rd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-84593-558-0
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Animal physiology Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Animal husbandry > General
LSN:	1-84593-558-6
Barcode:	9781845935580

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