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Hardcover. The genetic information being unlocked by advances in genomic and high throughput technologies is rapidly revolutionizing our understanding of developmental processes in bovine species. This information is allowing researchers unprecedented insight into the genetic basis of key traits. Editor(s): Womack, James. Num Pages: 284 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSVH; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 173 x 17. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813821221
- ISBN
- 9780813821221
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.81
€ 248.81
Hardcover. Abnormal behaviour patterns, from the jumping and somersaulting of caged laboratory mice to the pacing of enclosed 'big cats', are displayed by many animals. This book focuses on the causation and treatment of these environment-induced stereotypic behaviours, and their implications for animal welfare and normalcy of brain functioning. Editor(s): Mason, G.; Rushen, Jeffrey. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MZD; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 174 x 250 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1012. Fundamentals and Applications to Welfare. 384 pages, illustrations. Editor(s): Mason, G.; Rushen, Jeffrey. Abnormal behaviour patterns, from the jumping and somersaulting of caged laboratory mice to the pacing of enclosed 'big cats', are displayed by many animals. This book focuses on the causation and treatment of these environment-induced stereotypic behaviours, and their implications for animal welfare and normalcy of brain functioning. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: MZD; PSVP. Dimension: 174 x 250 x 28. Weight: 1012.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- Second
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851990040
- ISBN
- 9780851990040
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 223.57
€ 223.57
This volume presents a unique comparative treatment of the role oxidative stress plays in vertebrates and invertebrates in multiple organ systems with regards to cell death, development, aging, and human diseases, and anti-oxidant therapy. Editor(s): Farooqui, Tahira; Farooqui, Akhlaq A. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSF; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 285 x 220 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1216.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118001943
- ISBN
- 9781118001943
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.31
€ 204.31
Paperback. A compelling argument of how human health is adversely affected by our poor treatment of non-human animals. The author contents that in order to successfully confront the 21st Century's health challenges, we need to broaden the definition of the word 'public' in public health to include non-human animals. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Animal Ethics Series. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JHB; JPQB; MBN; PSV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2012
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349320912
- ISBN
- 9781349320912
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.28
€ 127.28
Paperback. Num Pages: 182 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; PSV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 241.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 182
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349540716
- ISBN
- 9781349540716
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.73
€ 127.73
Hardback. Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Aquatic Oligochaeta, held in Bilbao, Spain, 18-22 July 2000 Editor(s): Rodriquez, Pilar; Verdonschot, Piet F. M. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSP; PSVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 17. Weight in Grams: 732.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402000904
- ISBN
- 9781402000904
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.81
€ 257.81
Electronic Tagging and Tracking in Marine Fisheries
. Ed(S): Sibert, John R.; Nielsen, Jennifer L...
Hardback. Synthesizes tagging and tracking methods used on marine fish and documents the development of modern electronic tagging and tracking techniques. This book is suitable for seasoned researchers and beginning graduate students. Editor(s): Sibert, John R.; Nielsen, Jennifer L. Series: Reviews: Methods and Technologies in Fish Biology and Fisheries. Num Pages: 468 pages, 67 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KNAF; PSPM; PSVD; PSVP; PSVW1; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1007.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 468
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402001253
- ISBN
- 9781402001253
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.61
€ 70.61
Hardback. Encompasses the major topics relating to Insect Chemoreception. This account of the major aspects of sustainable insect pest control addresses topics such as plant/insect interactions, pheromones, ultrastructure, and more. It is useful for students and researchers in insect chemoreception, chemical ecology and sustainable pest control. Num Pages: 330 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402002700
- ISBN
- 9781402002700
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.08
€ 201.08
hardcover. Proceedings of the Thirteenth Annual Meeting of the Japanese Association for Animal Cell Technology (JAACT), Fukuoka-Karatsu, November 16-21, 2000 Editor(s): Shirahata, Sanetaka; Teruya, Kiichiro; Katakura, Yoshinori. Series: Animal Cell Technology: Basic and Applied Aspects. Num Pages: 502 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSF; PSV; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 901.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 502
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2002nd Edition
- SKU
- V9781402002717
- ISBN
- 9781402002717
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 259.60
€ 259.60
Hardback. Proceedings of the IV Symposium of the European Association of Acarologists Editor(s): Bernini, Fabio; Nannelli, Roberto (Isti tuto Sperimentale di Zoologia Agraria, Firenze, Italy); Nuzzaci, Giorgio (Universita degli Studi di Bari, Italy); Lillo, Enrico de (Universita degli Studi di Bari, Italy). Num Pages: 451 pages, 111 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT6; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1031.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 451
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402004650
- ISBN
- 9781402004650
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.12
€ 253.12
Hardback. Provides a collection of molecular techniques for diagnosing diseases important in the culture and conservation of salmonid fish. This book serve as a useful handbook for diagnosticians and researchers involved in fish disease, and provides background information on many of the diseases and their causative organisms. Editor(s): Cunningham, Carey O. Series: Reviews: Methods and Technologies in Fish Biology and Fisheries. Num Pages: 347 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 874.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 347
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005060
- ISBN
- 9781402005060
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.93
€ 196.93
Hardback. The analysis and modification of glycans of recombinant proteins is an active area of research. This book is intended for research students and senior scientists in cell culture and glycobiology, as well as for industrial biotechnologists and biochemical engineers interested in the production of therapeutic glycoproteins. Editor(s): Al-Rubeai, Mohamed. Series: Cell Engineering. Num Pages: 235 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSF; PSV; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1170.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 235
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402007330
- ISBN
- 9781402007330
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.88
€ 198.88
Hardback. Provides coverage of an organism of major importance to basic biological research and aquacultural operations around the world. This book is useful for graduate students in a variety of disciplines, new researchers wanting or starting to use Artemia or other closely related organisms, and established investigators studying this organism. Editor(s): Abatzopoulos, Th. J.; Beardmore, J. A.; Clegg, J. S. (University of California, Davis, Bodega Marine Laboratory, USA); Sorgeloos, Patrick. Series: Biology of Aquatic Organisms. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402007460
- ISBN
- 9781402007460
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 288.46
€ 288.46
Hardback. Intends to facilitate identification of South American insects likely to be encountered in, on, or near water and wetlands. This title presents an introduction to the study of Ephemeroptera, the mayflies. It provides illustrated keys for the identification of the species in South America. It is suitable for scientists. Num Pages: 419 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLS; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 779.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 419
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402007750
- ISBN
- 9781402007750
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.52
€ 202.52
Ecology, Behaviour and Conservation of the Charrs, Genus Salvelinus
. Ed(S): Magnan, Pierre; Audet, Celine (Unive...
Hardback. Comprises a selection of papers presented at the fourth International Charr Symposium held in Trois-Rivieres from 26 June to 1 July 2000. This volume includes 31 papers on ecological interactions and behaviour, trophic polymorphism, movement and migration, ecophysiology and evolutionary genetics, and ecological parasitology. Editor(s): Magnan, Pierre; Audet, Celine (Universite du Quebec a Rimouski, Canada); Glemet, Helene (Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres, Canada); Legault, Michel; Rodriguez, Marco A. (Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres, Canada); Taylor, Eric B. (University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada). Series: Developments in Environmental Biology of Fishes. Num Pages: 360 pages, 53 black & white illustrations, 6 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 960.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402007842
- ISBN
- 9781402007842
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.82
€ 252.82
Hardback. Myrmecochory is a very interesting and rather enigmatic form of mutualistic ant-plant associations. This phenomenon is extremely complex, because there are hundreds of ant species connected with hundreds of plant species. This monograph provides information about morphology, ecology and phenology of ants and plants from one ecosystem. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402013799
- ISBN
- 9781402013799
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.72
€ 198.72
Ticks and Tick-Borne Pathogens: Proceedings of the 4th International C...
. Ed(S): Jongejan, Frans; Kaufman, W. Reuben ...
hardcover. Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Ticks and Tick-Borne Pathogens Editor(s): Jongejan, Frans; Kaufman, W. Reuben (University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada). Num Pages: 309 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT6; PSVT7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 647.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Boston Incorporated United States
- Number of pages
- 309
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- SKU
- V9781402014505
- ISBN
- 9781402014505
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.89
€ 255.89
Hardback. Part of a series, this title is designed to facilitate identification of South American insects likely to be encountered in, on, or near water, on wetlands, and in unusual aquatic habitats. It permits identification of all known adults and larvae. Series: Encyclopedia of South American Aquatic Insects. Num Pages: 329 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLS; PSPM; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 329
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402015205
- ISBN
- 9781402015205
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.94
€ 255.94
Aquatic Invasions in the Black, Caspian and Mediterranean Seas
. Ed(S): Dumont, Henri J.; Shiganova, Tamara ...
Hardback. The Mediterranean, Black, and Caspian Seas, the rivers and canals that connect them, and the enormous volume of shipping in the region, represent a conduit for aquatic invasion. This book provides an overview of jelly invasions in the Ponto-Caspian which have affected local ecosystems since the early 1980s. Editor(s): Dumont, Henri J.; Shiganova, Tamara A.; Niermann, Ulrich. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 631.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018664
- ISBN
- 9781402018664
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.23
€ 200.23
Hardback. Although the ancestral home of chelicerates was the sea, the vast majority of modern species live on land. Most students of spiders and mites also restrict themselves to terrestrial habitats. This book explores the distribution, ecology, behavior, genetics, and evolution of diverse arachnids. Editor(s): Proctor, Heather Coreen. Num Pages: 210 pages, 37 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 543.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402027031
- ISBN
- 9781402027031
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.36
€ 128.36