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Cengage Science Of Animal Agriculture Texas Science by Ray V Herren
The Science Of Animal Agriculture, Third Edition Is Designed For Courses Aimed At Teaching Science Along With Concepts Associated With The Industry Of Animal Agriculture. This Book Responds To The Current Trends In Education That Promote Connecting Academic Theory With Real World Applications. Research Shows That Students Gain A Better Grasp Of Scientific Theory If The Theories Are Taught In An Application Context, And This Text Presents The Application Of Biological Science Used In Producing And Caring For Animals. Topics Such As Nutrition, Anatomy, Genetics, Entomology, Pathology, And Animal Behavior Are Covered In Depth. These Complicated Areas Are Presented In The Context Of How They Are Used In The Animal Industry, Allowing The Student To Make A Distinct Correlation. Students Will Benefit From This Science-Based, Animal Agriculture Text That Makes Complicated Biology Principles Easy To Grasp The Context Of Their Application. Table Of Contents - Chapter 1: Animal Agriculture As Science Chapter 2: The Classification Of Agricultural Animals Chapter 3: The Beef Industry Chapter 4: The Dairy Industry Chapter 5: The Swine Industry Chapter 6: The Poultry Industry Chapter 7: The Sheep Industry Chapter 8: The Horse Industry Chapter 9: The Aquaculture Industry Chapter 10: The Small Animal Industry Chapter 11: Alternative Animal Agriculture Chapter 12: The Honey Bee Industry Chapter 13: Animal Behavior Chapter 14: Animal Genetics Chapter 15: The Scientific Selection Of Agricultural Animals Chapter 16: The Reproduction Process Chapter 17: Cloning Animals Chapter 18: Animal Growth And Development Chapter 19: Animal Nutrition Chapter 20: Meat Science Chapter 21: Parasites Of Agricultural Animals Chapter 22: Animal Diseases Chapter 23: The Issue Of Animal Welfare Chapter 24: Consumer Concerns Chapter 25: Careers In Animal Science Appendix A: Examples Of Common Livestock Breeds Glossary References Index