Global demand for milk and other dairy products continues to grow. As a result of this increased consumer demand, the sector’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have risen dramatically. It is therefore crucial that the livestock sector reacts to these developments and considers areas for improvement that could reduce the sector’s contribution to climate change. Advances in sustainable dairy cattle nutrition provides a comprehensive review of the wealth of research on recent advances in understanding and improving dairy cattle nutrition to reduce the carbon footprint of the dairy sector. This collection explores the role of nutritional requirements in optimising gut function and overall animal health, as well as its influence on milk yield and quality. Chapters also review the use of dietary supplements, such as plant extracts and direct-fed microbials (DFM) to optimise dairy cattle nutrition.

The last thing Jerry Cates wanted to do is go to Vietnam. So, in order to avoid being drafted, he enlisted in the US Air Force in hopes of serving his country somewhere-anywhere-else. Cross-trained into radio and television after basic training, the young man from Cleveland, Ohio, is instead sent off to Korea, where he serves as an airman and all-night disc jockey, and creates incredible memories, both delightful and daunting, that will last him a lifetime.

"FIGMO 68" carries readers back to one of the most tumultuous times in US history to tell a story of adventure, romance, crime, and discovery on the Hialeah Compound. Set in 1968, it follows Jerry during his tour of service and chronicles his one-of-a-kind experiences with the unique people and places he encounters, all while exploring his own feelings of inner conflict over the war, the military, and the chaotic, conflicted state of the world.

An absolute must-read for anyone with a military background, as well as for history buffs and those interested in US cultural heritage, this lighthearted, yet serious work of fiction will completely captivate you from start to finish and remind you that, even in darkness, there is still beauty to be found.

Jim arrived at his job every day to prepare the meals for all the animals at a small private zoo. One day when the bosses were off at a conference, he tended a sick wolf and learned the horrible truth. Most of the animals were formerly human. The new shifter pack looks for a place to live without being harassed. Even if they are furry with sharp teeth or scaly and burp fire.