Scientific Farm Animal Production: An Introduction to Animal Science

by Field, Thomas G.; Taylor, Robert W.

• ISBN13: 9780135187258
• ISBN10: 0135187257
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780135187296
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780133767209, 9780135111499
• Edition: 12th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2019-10-19
• Publisher: Pearson
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About This Book

Scientific Farm Animal Production: An Introduction to Animal Science, 12th Edition

ISBN: 9780135187258

Scientific Farm Animal Production is a comprehensive textbook designed for introductory animal science courses. It's a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of farm animal production principles and meeting scope and sequence requirements for typical introductory animal science courses.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory animal science courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of farm animal production, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of agricultural practices.

History and Editions

The 12th edition of Scientific Farm Animal Production has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest industry data and insights. This edition includes improved graphics and images, simplified material, and a focus on innovations in production technologies. It also examines eight primary livestock industries against market forces affecting demand across the supply chain, along with related societal issues.

Author and Other Works

Thomas G. Field and Robert W. Taylor are the authors of Scientific Farm Animal Production. Thomas Field is known for his expertise in animal science and his ability to explain complex concepts clearly and simply. Robert Taylor brings his knowledge of animal production to the text, ensuring that it remains current and relevant.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in farm animal production, including detailed explanations and examples.
• Industry Insights: The text reflects the latest industry data and insights, making it relevant for both students and professionals.
• Improved Graphics: The 12th edition includes improved graphics and images to enhance understanding.
• Simplified Material: The material is simplified to make it accessible to students without a livestock production background.
• Innovations in Production Technologies: The book highlights innovations in production technologies, introducing entrepreneurial and creative solutions within the industries.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9780135187258
• eTextbook: Available through VitalSource (ISBN: Not specified)
• Related ISBNs:
• 9780135187296 (eBook)
• 9780135187333 (eBook)
• 0135187338 (eBook)

Publication Details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: October 19, 2019
• Number of Pages: 608 pages
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

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Author Biography

Tom Field, PhD, serves the people of Nebraska as the director of the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program and holder of the Engler Chair in Entrepreneurship at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln. An enthusiastic advocate for free enterprise, the potential of young people, and opportunities in both agriculture and rural communities, Tom is an internationally recognized educator and innovator who has the ability to connect the dots between people, industries, and ideas. He is also the author of the acclaimed text Beef Production and Management Systems, now in its sixth edition.

A fifth-generation cattleman who is partnership in a family cow-calf business in western Colorado, he also authors the column “Out of the Box,” consults and advises a number of enterprises and organizations, and is a sought-after speaker who challenges and inspires audiences to lead their organizations to excellence by asking the right questions, seeking solutions beyond conventional wisdom, and unleashing the power of focused creativity. He and his wife, Laura, and their family live near Raymond, NE. Tom is a native Coloradoan and earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from Colorado State University.

Table of Contents

• 1 Animal Contributions to Human Needs
• 2 An Overview of the Livestock and Poultry Industries
• 3 Red Meat Products
• 4 Poultry and Egg Products
• 5 Milk and Milk Products
• 6 Wool and Mohair
• 7 By-Products of Meat Animals
• 8 Market Classes and Grades of Livestock, Poultry, and Eggs
• 9 Visual Evaluation of Market Animals
• 10 Reproduction
• 11 Artificial Insemination, Estrous Synchronization, and Embryo Transfer
• 12 Genetics
• 13 Genetic Change Through Selection
• 14 Mating Systems
• 15 Nutrients and Their Functions
• 16 Digestion and Absorption of Feed
• 17 Providing Nutrients for Body Functions
• 18 Growth and Development
• 19 Lactation
• 20 Adaptation to the Environment
• 21 Animal Health
• 22 Animal Behavior
• 23 Issues in Animal Agriculture
• 24 Beef Cattle Breeds and Breeding
• 25 Feeding and Managing Beef Cattle
• 26 Dairy Cattle Breeds and Breeding
• 27 Feeding and Managing Dairy Cattle
• 28 Swine Breeds and Breeding
• 29 Feeding and Managing Swine
• 30 Sheep and Goat Breeds and Breeding
• 31 Feeding and Managing Sheep and Goats
• 32 Horse Breeds and Breeding
• 33 Feeding and Managing Horses
• 34 Poultry Breeding, Feeding, and Management
• Glossary