Handbook of Livestock Management (4th Edition)

Handbook of Livestock Management (4th Edition)

Discusses a wide range of species and topics, showing step-by-step how to perform the skills and techniques essential for those in animal management. Taking a hands-on approach, it reflects the authorâ€™s authoritative experience and emphasizes how to maintain and maximize an animalâ€™s well-being and productivity. Over 800 illustrations, external parts and skeletal drawings, and new photographs offer readers a close look at each species and each livestock management technique. Features chapters on beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, horses, sheep, goats, poultry, livestock restraint and herd health.Â Covers all aspects of each species from breeding and conception through their complete lifecycle.Â Recommends techniques that are best for both the livestock manager and the animal. Provides cautionary notes at appropriate danger points with each step-by-step procedure. Follows a predictable format that includes an introduction to each technique, lists of necessary equipment, a discussion of required restraint, cautionary notes at appropriate danger points, a description of the normal recovery sequence, and a discussion of postprocedural management.Â Â Excellent for those involved in livestock management.
Country USA
Brand Pearson
Manufacturer Pearson
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber Illustrations
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780131189331
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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