Growth of Farm Animals
Lawrence, T.L.J.; Fowler, V.R.; Novakofski, J.
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Description for Growth of Farm Animals
hardcover. An understanding of the processes that change the shape and composition of farm animals is fundamental to all aspects of production. Updated to include chapters on avian growth and global warming, this textbook provides key information on how animals grow and change in shape and composition, and the factors that affect these processes. Num Pages: 368 pages, 128 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVD; TVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 189 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1200.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
Wallingford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780641461
SKU
V9781780641461
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-34
About Lawrence, T.L.J.; Fowler, V.R.; Novakofski, J.
graduated in Agriculture and Animal Physiology (Hons) at the University of Reading, and obtained a PhD from Leeds University, England. His life's work (over 40 years) has been devoted to academic research and teaching in animal growth and nutrition at the 'Rowett Research Institute, Aberdeen', the 'Scottish Agricultural College' and the University of Aberdeen. He is also a ... Read more
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