Goat Science and Production
Wiley-Blackwell (Verlag)
978-0-8138-0936-6 (ISBN)
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Goat Science and Production presents comprehensive, state-of-the-art information on the science of goats and goat production for meat, dairy, and fiber. Chapters provide a fundamental understanding of the goat anatomy and physiology as well as production issues such as welfare, disease management, and feeding. Goat Science and Production is an essential introduction and reference to this increasingly important production animal.
Sandra G. Solaiman, PhD, Professional Animal Scientist, is Professor of Animal and Poultry Sciences and Director of the Small Ruminant Research and Education Program at Tuskegee University, AL. She is also an Adjunct Professor at Mississippi State University, MS, and Auburn University, AL.
Foreword ix
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xiii
About the Contributors xv
1 Perspectives on Goats and Global Production 3
C. Devendra and S.G. Solaiman
2 Goat Breeds 21
N.K. Gurung and S.G. Solaiman
3 Conservation of Goat Genetic Resources 39
J.N.B. Shrestha and S. Galal
4 Breeding and Genetics 55
J.N.B. Shrestha and G.H. Crow
5 Animal Evaluation 77
R.A. Ebert and S.G. Solaiman
6 Functional Anatomy of the Goat 89
G.M. Constantinescu and I.A. Constantinescu
7 Applied Reproductive Physiology 139
J. Greyling
8 Digestive Physiology and Nutrient Metabolism 157
S.G. Solaiman and F.N. Owens
9 Ingestive Behavior, Diet Selection, and Feed Intake 179
H. Dove
10 Feeds and Feeding Management 193
S.G. Solaiman
11 Health Management, Diseases, and Parasites 217
J.E. Miller, B.M. Olcott, and G.F. Bath
12 Preferred Management Practices 241
L.J. Dawson
13 Meat Production and Quality 255
K.W. McMillin
14 Milk Production 275
Y.W. Park and G.F.W. Haenlein
15 Fiber Production 293
C.J. Lupton
16 Environmental Enhancement 313
A. Peischel
17 Housing Requirements 323
S.G. Solaiman
18 Business Plan, Production Enterprise, and Marketing Strategy 339
S.G. Solaiman, E. Kebede, and E.M. Aviki
19 Future Needs for Teaching, Research, Extension, and Outreach 359
S.G. Solaiman and G.F.W. Haenlein
Appendices 369
Index 389
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 23.3.2010 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Hoboken |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 195 x 253 mm |
| Gewicht | 1229 g |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie |
| Veterinärmedizin | |
| Weitere Fachgebiete ► Land- / Forstwirtschaft / Fischerei | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-8138-0936-3 / 0813809363 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-8138-0936-6 / 9780813809366 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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