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Agriculture & farming
Paperback. Introduces the fundamental topics of animal nutrition in a treatment that deals with terrestrial animals in general. This book covers nutritional ecology and the evolution of feeding styles, nutrients and their functions, food composition and methods of evaluating foods, and mammalian and microbial digestion and the supply of nutrients. Num Pages: 320 pages, col. ill. BIC Classification: TVH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 190 x 246 x 15. Weight in Grams: 766. 320 pages, col. ill. Introduces the fundamental topics of animal nutrition in a treatment that deals with terrestrial animals in general. This book covers nutritional ecology and the evolution of feeding styles, nutrients and their functions, food composition and methods of evaluating foods, and mammalian and microbial digestion and the supply of nutrients. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: TVH. Dimension: 190 x 246 x 15. Weight: 772.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934125
- ISBN
- 9781845934125
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.94€ 54.25
€ 54.94
€ 54.25
Hardcover. A rapidly changing and expanding livestock and poultry production sector is causing a range of environmental problems on local, regional and global scales. Num Pages: 382 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TQSR; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 195 x 24. Weight in Grams: 864.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 382
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118488539
- ISBN
- 9781118488539
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.70
€ 143.70
Hardback. A reprint of the classic work of importance on animal welfare. It provides insight into the system we continue to live with as the global population increases. It features chapters by international experts in animal welfare including Marion Stamp Dawkins, discussing the book's significant legacy and impact today. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFZ; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 168 x 18. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Reissued and Updated Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780642840
- ISBN
- 9781780642840
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 55.08
€ 55.08
Hardcover. Editor(s): Vulton, Maria R. Num Pages: 185 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 257 x 183 x 16. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 185
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617612800
- ISBN
- 9781617612800
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 220.21€ 149.45
€ 220.21
€ 149.45
Hardcover. 448 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Vaarst, M. (Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Tjele, Denmark); Roderick, S. (Duchy College, Cornwall); Lund, V. (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Skara, Sweden); Lockeretz, W. (Tufts University, MA, USA). Helps in understanding organic animal husbandry, demonstrating practical solutions and innovative methods, and drawing mainly on research and practical experience with organic farming in Europe. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: KNAC; TVG; TVH. Dimension: 244 x 164 x 31. Weight: 826.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996684
- ISBN
- 9780851996684
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 259.51
€ 259.51
Animal Feed Question in the Shadow of Contemporary Food Crises
Zoiopoulos, Pantelis E.; Drosinos, Eleftherio...
Hardcover. Num Pages: 222 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: MZ; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 258 x 183 x 19. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781616687854
- ISBN
- 9781616687854
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 293.62€ 198.23
€ 293.62
€ 198.23
Hardcover. Profiles animal careers, with information on work settings, job outlook, education and training, skill requirements, earnings, and advancement opportunities. Num Pages: 218 pages. BIC Classification: TVH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 232 x 193 x 17. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Ferguson Publishing Company
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816080755
- ISBN
- 9780816080755
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.70
€ 49.70
Paperback. The determination of when, how, how often, and with whom an animal breeds is moving rapidly away from evolutionary pressures and towards human purposes. This book discusses the methods, the motivations, and the consequences of human intervention in animal breeding in terms of animal health, behaviour, and well-being. Num Pages: 336 pages, Photographs, illustrations, graphs, index. BIC Classification: JFFZ; PSAD; TVHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844075898
- ISBN
- 9781844075898
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.08
€ 52.08
Hardcover. The fifth edition of this book has been completely revised and brought up--to--date, with a new co--author. It is still the most authoritative and comprehensive book on the development and production of domestic livestock in the tropics. Editor(s): Payne, W. J. A.; Wilson, R. T. Num Pages: 832 pages, 118. BIC Classification: 1QMT; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 256 x 199 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1822.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 5th Edition
- Number of pages
- 832
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632041930
- ISBN
- 9780632041930
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 367.64
€ 367.64
Paperback. Filled with illustrations, photographs, and examples, this title is designed to help readers understand and implement the appropriate pruning practices that are vital to developing sustainable structure in the first 25 years of a tree's life. Num Pages: 352 pages, colour illustrations, colour tables, figures. BIC Classification: TVS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 276 x 216 x 18. Weight in Grams: 986. 352 pages, illustrations. Filled with illustrations, photographs, and examples, this title is designed to help readers understand and implement the appropriate pruning practices that are vital to developing sustainable structure in the first 25 years of a tree's life. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: TVS. Dimension: 276 x 216 x 18. Weight: 1048.
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning, Inc
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781111307301
- ISBN
- 9781111307301
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.05
€ 121.05
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: RNP; TVKF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 230 x 8. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University Press of Southern Denmark
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788776747121
- ISBN
- 9788776747121
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 19.97
€ 26.99
€ 19.97
hardcover. Amino acid metabolism and nutrition of farm animals continues to be an active area of research. Fully updated, this second edition discusses the nutrition of a wider range of species, including companion animals. There are species-specific chapters on pigs, poultry, ruminants and companion animals. Num Pages: 544 pages, bibliographical references, index. BIC Classification: MZL; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1338.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996547
- ISBN
- 9780851996547
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 290.40
€ 290.40
Hardcover. A treatise on growing grapes in America, specifically the eastern half of the country. This early work, first published in 1826, is a thorough text on grape growing and wine making. Dufour's keen sense of observation gave him an understanding of the process comparable to many "experts" of today. Num Pages: 232 pages, Col.ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; TVSW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Purdue University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781557533319
- ISBN
- 9781557533319
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.83
€ 61.83
Hardback. Argues for a more harmonious and rational approach to our relationship with insects, one that does not harm our environment. Beginning with the early techniques of colonial farmers and ending with the modern use of chemical insecticides, this book shows how America's war on insects mirrors its continual struggle with nature and technology. Num Pages: 312 pages, 35 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; TBX; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780231139427
- ISBN
- 9780231139427
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.43
€ 50.43
Hardcover. Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America. BIC Classification: TV. Dimension: 238 x 228 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1066.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- OVERSEAS EDITIONS NEW
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780307956026
- ISBN
- 9780307956026
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 29.85
€ 31.99
€ 29.85
Hardcover. At the time of European discovery, the ancient North American forests stretched across nearly half the continent. And while today little remains of this past glory, efforts are underway to bring back some of the diverse ecosystems of that era. Num Pages: 608 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; PSAF; RNF; TQ; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 166 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1036.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471136224
- ISBN
- 9780471136224
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 274.82
€ 274.82
Compares and contrasts alternative housing with conventional and traditional systems for commercial poultry (laying hens, meat chickens, turkeys, waterfowl and gamebirds) with regards to welfare, disease, health, nutrition, sustainability and genotype-environment interaction. This book is suitable for researchers and students in poultry science. Editor(s): Sandilands, Victoria; Hocking, Paul M. Series: Poultry Science Symposium Series. Num Pages: 376 pages, 89 illustrations. BIC Classification: MZ; TVHP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 171 x 32. Weight in Grams: 988.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938246
- ISBN
- 9781845938246
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.22
€ 132.22
paperback. Presenting an introduction to runoff agriculture, this title describes how the use of surface and subsurface water, often overlooked and wasted, enables both small farmers and commercial agriculturists to improve yields and the security of harvest, even in harsh and remote environments. Num Pages: 190 pages, Photographs, figures, tables. BIC Classification: KNAC; RNF; TVDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 333.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Earthscan Publishers United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 190
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781853834967
- ISBN
- 9781853834967
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.38
€ 58.38
Paperback. More and more farmers adopt a range of alternative practices designed to reduce dependence on synthetic chemical pesticides, cut costs, and increase profits. This book describes the increased use of these practices and other changes in agriculture since World War II, and examines the role of federal policy in encouraging this evolution. Num Pages: 464 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 953. Very good copy with light shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0013029
- ISBN
- 9780309039857
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
hardcover. The Alliums are some of the most ancient cultivated crops and include onions, garlic, leeks and other related plants. This book provides a review of Allium science for postgraduates and researchers, paying particular attention to topics that have shown major advances during the 1990s. Editor(s): Rabinowitch, H.D.; Currah, Lesley. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: TVK; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1293.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995106
- ISBN
- 9780851995106
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 391.08
€ 391.08