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Managing the Behaviour of Animals
Monaghan, P.; Wood-Gush, D.G.M.
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Description for Managing the Behaviour of Animals
Hardback. A study on the methods of managing animals in such a way that their natural instincts and behaviour is considered. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 559.
Since man interacts with other animals at many different levels, using them as sources of food, raw materials, transport and companionship as well as competing with them for resources, how we manage their behaviour is of great importance. This book brings together a collection of reviews that deal with how an understanding of the methods, theories and facts provided by ethology (the scientific study of animal behaviour) can help us to manage the behaviour of animals. The book looks at this subject in such areas as improving productivity in agriculture and aquaculture, improving the welfare of captive animals, dealing with ... Read more
Since man interacts with other animals at many different levels, using them as sources of food, raw materials, transport and companionship as well as competing with them for resources, how we manage their behaviour is of great importance. This book brings together a collection of reviews that deal with how an understanding of the methods, theories and facts provided by ethology (the scientific study of animal behaviour) can help us to manage the behaviour of animals. The book looks at this subject in such areas as improving productivity in agriculture and aquaculture, improving the welfare of captive animals, dealing with ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
Number of pages
268
Condition
New
Number of Pages
258
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780412299803
SKU
V9780412299803
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Managing the Behaviour of Animals
...The book is well written, well produced and documented and is a fascinating account of the interplay of the relatively new science of animal behaviour with the much older craft of animal husbandry. UFAW News-sheet; This is a must for every student or graduate who not only wishes to gain a deeper understanding ... Read more