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Modern Livestock & Poultry Production

by: Gillespie,James R.

Modern Livestock & Poultry Production

by: Gillespie,James R.

ISBN 13:
9780766816077
ISBN 10:
0766816079
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 11/08/2000
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Summary

This comprehensive book covers all types of farm animals and provides detailed information on each species. Specifics include information on the characteristics of the industry, the breeds, selection of breeding stock, feeding and management of the species, diseases and parasites common to the species, and marketing principles. Such current issues as animal rights and animal welfare, food safety, environmental issues, and biotechnology are explored.

Preface

SECTION 1 THE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY

Domestication and Importance of Livestock

(39)

Career Opportunities in Animal Science

(16)

Safety in Livestock Production

(30)

Livestock and the Environment

(23)

SECTION 2 FEEDING AND NUTRITION

Digestive Systems and Absorption of Food Nutrients

110

(12)

Feed Nutrients

122

(10)

Feed Additives and Hormone Implants

132

(33)

Balancing Rations

165

(35)

SECTION 3 ANIMAL BREEDING

Genetics of Animal Breeding

200

(21)

Animal Reproduction

221

(15)

Biotechnology in Livestock Production

236

(16)

Animal Breeding Systems

252

(12)

SECTION 4 BEEF CATTLE

Breeds of Beef Cattle

264

(21)

Selection and Judging of Beef

285

(21)

Feeding and Management of the Cow-Calf Herd

306

(30)

Feeding and Management of Feeder Cattle

336

(26)

Diseases and Parasites of Beef Cattle

362

(26)

Beef Housing and Equipment

388

(16)

Marketing Beef

404

(18)

SECTION 5 SWINE

Breeds of Swine

422

(13)

Selection and Judging of Swine

435

(15)

Feeding and Management of Swine

450

(39)

Diseases and Parasites of Swine

489

(23)

Swine Housing and Equipment

512

(12)

Marketing Swine

524

(16)

SECTION 6 SHEEP AND GOATS

Selection of Sheep

540

(18)

Feeding, Management, and Housing of Sheep

558

(17)

Selection, Feeding, and Management of Goats

575

(26)

Diseases and Parasites of Sheep and Goats

601

(17)

Marketing Sheep, Wool, Goats, and Mohair

618

(14)

SECTION 7 HORSES

Selection of Horses

632

(27)

Feeding, Management, Housing, and Tack

659

(28)

Diseases and Parasites of Horses

687

(13)

Training and Horsemanship

700

(18)

SECTION 8 POULTRY

Selection of Poultry

718

(20)

Feeding, Management, Housing, and Equipment

738

(25)

Diseases and Parasites of Poultry

763

(19)

Marketing Poultry and Eggs

782

(14)

SECTION 9 DAIRY

Breeds of Dairy Cattle

796

(16)

Selecting and Judging Dairy Cattle

812

(12)

Feeding Dairy Cattle

824

(45)

Management of the Dairy Herd

869

(29)

Milking Management

898

(12)

Dairy Herd Health

910

(10)

Dairy Housing and Equipment

920

(26)

Marketing Milk

946

(14)

SECTION 10 RABBITS

Rabbit Raising

960

(25)

SECTION 11 ALTERNATIVE ANIMALS

Alternative Animals

985

(38)

GLOSSARY

1023

(12)

APPENDIX

1035

(102)

Table 1: Net Energy Requirements of Growing and Finishing Beef Cattle (Mcal/day)

1035

(1)

Table 2: Protein Requirements of Growing and Finishing Cattle (g/day)

1036

(1)

Table 3: Calcium and Phosphorus Requirements of Growing and Finishing Cattle (g/day)

1037

(2)

Table 4: Nutrient Requiements of Breeding Cattle (metric)

1039

(2)

Table 5: Nutrient Requirements for Growing and Finishing Cattle (Nutrient Concentration in Diet Dry Matter, avoirdupois system)

1041

(5)

Table 6: Nutrient Requirements of Breeding Cattle (avoirdupois system)

1046

(2)

Table 7: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Sheep

1048

(3)

Table 8: Nutrient Concentration in Diets for Sheep (expressed on 100 Percent Dry Matter Basis)

1051

(2)

Table 9: Net Energy Requirements for Lambs of Small, Medium, and Large Mature Weight Genotypes (Kcal/d)

1053

(1)

Table 10: NEpreg (NEy) Requirements of Ewes Carrying Different Numbers of Fetuses at Various Stages of Gestation

1053

(1)

Table 11: Crude Protein Requirements for Lambs of Small, Medium, and Large Mature Weight Genotypes (g/d)

1054

(1)

Table 12: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Goats

1055

(2)

Table 13: Nutrient Requirements of Swine Allowed Feed Ad Libitum (90 percent dry matter)

1057

(1)

Table 14: Daily Nutrient Intakes and Requirements of Swine Allowed Feed Ad Libitum

1058

(1)

Table 15: Nutrient Requirements of Breeding Swine

1059

(1)

Table 16: aily Nutrient Intakes and Requirements of Intermediate-Weight Breeding Animals

1060

(1)

Table 17: Requirements for Several Nutrients of Breeding Herd Replacements Allowed Feed Ad Libitum

1061

(1)

Table 18: Daily Energy and Feed Requirements of Pregnant Gilts and Sows

1061

(1)

Table 19: Daily Energy and Feed Requirements of Lactating Gilts and Sows

1061

(1)

Table 20: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Ponies (200 kg mature weight)

1062

(1)

Table 21: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Horses (400 kg mature weight)

1063

(1)

Table 22: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Horses (500 kg mature weight)

1064

(1)

Table 23: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Horses (600 kg mature weight)

1065

(1)

Table 24: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Horses (700 kg mature weight)

1066

(1)

Table 25: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Horses (800 kg mature weight)

1067

(1)

Table 26: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Horses (900 kg mature weight)

1068

(1)

Table 27: Nutrient Concentrations in Total Diets for Horses and Ponies (dry matter basis)

1069

(1)

Table 28: Nutrient Concentrations in Total Diets for Horses and Ponies (90 percent dry matter basis)

1070

(1)

Table 29: Other Minerals and Vitamins for Horses and Ponies (on a dry matter basis)

1071

(1)

Table 30: Expected Feed Consumption by Horses (Percent body weight)

1071

(1)

Table 31A: Nutrient Requirements of Immature Leghorn-Type Chickens as Percentages or Units per Kilogram of Diet

1072

(1)

Table 31B: Nutrient Requirements of Leghorn-Type Laying Hens as Percentages or Units per Kilogram of Diet (90 percent dry matter)

1073

(1)

Table 32: Nutrient Requirements of Broilers as Percentages or Units per Kilogram of Diet (90 percent dry matter)

1074

(1)

Table 33: Nutrient Requirements of Meat-Type Hens for Breeding Purposes as Units per Hen per Day (90 percent dry matter)

1075

(1)

Table 34: Estimates of Metabolizable Energy Required per Hen per Day by Chickens in Relation to Body Weight and Egg Production (kcal)

1075

(1)

Table 35: Nutrient Requirements of Turkeys as Percentages or Units per Kilogram of Diet (90 percent dry matter)

1076

(1)

Table 36: Nutrient Requirements of Geese as Percentages or Units per Kilogram of Diet (90 percent dry matter)

1077

(1)

Table 37: Nutrient Requirements of White Pekin Ducks as Percentages or Units per Kilogram of Diet (90 percent dry matter)

1078

(1)

Table 38: Nutrient Requirements of Ring-Necked Pheasants and Bobwhite Quail as Percentages or Units per Kilogram of Diet (90 percent dry matter)

1079

(1)

Table 39: Nutrient Requirements of Japanese Quail (Coturnix) as Percentages or Units per Kilogram of Diet (90 percent dry matter)

1080

(1)

Table 40: Nutrient Requirements of Rabbits Fed Ad Libitum (Percentage or Amount per Kg of Diet)

1081

(1)

Table 41: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Growing Dairy Cattle and Mature Bulls

1082

(3)

Table 42: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Lactating and Pregnant Cows

1085

(1)

Table 43: Recommended Nutrient Content of Diets for Dairy Cattle

1086

(1)

Table 44: Dry Matter Intake Requirements to Fulfill Nutrient Allowances for Maintenance, Milk Production, and Normal Live Weight Gain During Mid- and Late Lactation

1087

(1)

Table 45: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Growing Dairy Cattle and Mature Bulls (Pounds)

1088

(3)

Table 46: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Lactating and Pregnant Cows (Pounds)

1091

(1)

Table 47: Recommended Nutrient Content of Diets for Dairy Cattle (Pounds)

1092

(2)

Table 48: Composition of Some Common Feeds, Excluding Amino Acids

1094

(28)

Table 49: Amino Acid Composition of Some Feeds Commonly Used for Swine, Poultry, and Rabbits (Data on as fed basis)

1122

(6)

Table 50: Conversion Factors

1128

(1)

Table 51: Abbreviations Used in Table 50

1129

(1)

Table 52: Dry Matter Intake Requirements to Fulfill Nutrient Allowances for Maintenance, Milk Production, and Normal Live Weight Gain During Mid- and Late Lactation (Pounds)

1130

(1)

Table 53: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Lactating Cows Using Absorbable Protein (Metric)

1131

(2)

Table 54: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Lactating Cows Using Absorbable Protein (Pounds)

1133

(2)

Table 55: Age Computing Chart

1135

(2)

Index

1137

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