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Goat Science and Production

Editat de Sandra G Solaiman
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 23 mar 2010

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.

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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780813809366
ISBN-10: 0813809363
Pagini: 448
Dimensiuni: 197 x 255 x 32 mm
Greutate: 1.23 kg
Editura: Wiley
Locul publicării:Hoboken, United States

Public țintă

animal science students, goat producers, goat researchers, veterinarians

Notă biografică

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.

Cuprins

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


Descriere

* Provides current information on science and production ofmeat, dairy, and fiber goats * Reviews domestic and international production systems * Discusses environmental impacts of goat production * Includes coverage of economics and marketing of goatproduction .