Damron, W. Stephen <br/><br/>
Introduction to animal science : global, biological, social, and industry perspectives /  
W. Stephen Damron, Oklahoma State University. 
 - xix, 684 pages:   color illustrations, maps;   29 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Table of Contents<br/><br/>Preface<br/><br/>PART ONE: THE PLACE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL SCIENCE IN THE LIVES OF HUMANS<br/><br/>1. Introduction to the Animal Sciences<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>Introduction<br/><br/>Animal Science Specialties<br/><br/>Animal Distribution<br/><br/>Contributions of Animals to Humanity<br/><br/>Food Source<br/><br/>Other Uses<br/><br/>The Future of Livestock Production<br/><br/>Summary and Conclusion<br/><br/>Study Questions<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>2. The Value of Animals to Humanity<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>Introduction<br/><br/>The Food Uses of Agricultural Animals<br/><br/>Red Meat and Poultry Production<br/><br/>Edible Slaughter By-Products<br/><br/>Milk and Milk Products<br/><br/>Poultry and Eggs<br/><br/>Miscellaneous Food Uses<br/><br/>The Value of Animal Products in the Human Diet<br/><br/>The Nonfood Uses of Agricultural Animals<br/><br/>Body Coverings<br/><br/>Power Sources<br/><br/>Body Wastes<br/><br/>Pest and Weed Control<br/><br/>Storage of Capital and Food<br/><br/>Cultural Uses<br/><br/>Nonfood or Inedible Slaughter By-Products<br/><br/>Human Health Research<br/><br/>Income<br/><br/>Conservation<br/><br/>Summary and Conclusion<br/><br/>Study Questions<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>3. Factors Affecting World Agricultural Structure<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>Introduction<br/><br/>Adaptation<br/><br/>Artificial Environments<br/><br/>Adaptive Changes<br/><br/>Climatic Environments of the World<br/><br/>Tropical Climates<br/><br/>Deserts<br/><br/>Cold Environments<br/><br/>Temperate Climates<br/><br/>Social and Cultural Differences<br/><br/>Religion<br/><br/>Levels of Economic Development<br/><br/>Levels of Agricultural Development<br/><br/>Economic Institutions and Agricultural<br/><br/>Development<br/><br/>Summary and Conclusion<br/><br/>Study Questions<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>4. Worldwide Systems of Agricultural Production<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>Introduction<br/><br/>Nomadism and Transhumance<br/><br/>Shifting Cultivation and Rudimentary Sedentary<br/><br/>Tillage<br/><br/>Paddy Rice Farming<br/><br/>Peasant Grain, Tuber, and Livestock Farming<br/><br/>Ranching<br/><br/>Commercial Crop and Livestock Farming<br/><br/>Commercial Livestock Finishing<br/><br/>Commercial Dairy Farming<br/><br/>Commercial Grain Farming<br/><br/>Mediterranean Agriculture<br/><br/>Market Gardening<br/><br/>Commercial Plantation<br/><br/>Urban Agriculture<br/><br/>Aquaculture<br/><br/>Developed Versus Subsistence Agriculture<br/><br/>Comparison of the Livestock Industry in the Developed and the Developing Countries<br/><br/>Summary and Conclusion<br/><br/>Study Questions<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>PART TWO: THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES OF ANIMAL SCIENCE<br/><br/>5. Introduction To Nutrition<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>Introduction<br/><br/>Nutrients and their Uses<br/><br/>Body Functions and Nutrient Needs<br/><br/>Feed Analysis<br/><br/>Determining the Value of Feedstuffs to Animals<br/><br/>Expressing Feed Composition on a Dry-Matter (DM) Basis<br/><br/>Measures of Energy<br/><br/>Energy Content of Nutrients<br/><br/>Efficiency of Energy Use<br/><br/>Nutrient Requirements<br/><br/>Ration Formulation<br/><br/>Summary and Conclusion<br/><br/>Study Questions<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>6. The Gastrointestinal Tract and Nutrition<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>Introduction<br/><br/>Classification of Digestive Systems<br/><br/>An Overview of the Steps of Digestion<br/><br/>Digestion in the Pig<br/><br/>Digestion in the Ruminant<br/><br/>The Fermentation Process<br/><br/>Advantages and Disadvantages of the Ruminant System<br/><br/>Digestion in the Avian<br/><br/>Digestion in the Horse<br/><br/>Summary and Conclusion<br/><br/>Study Questions<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>7. Feedstuffs Classification<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>Introduction<br/><br/>Feedstuff Categories<br/><br/>Dry Forages and Roughages<br/><br/>Pasture, Range Plants, and Green Forages<br/><br/>Silages<br/><br/>Characteristics<br/><br/>Energy Feeds<br/><br/>Protein Supplements<br/><br/>Mineral and Vitamin Supplements<br/><br/>Nonnutritive Additives<br/><br/>Summary and Conclusion<br/><br/>Study Questions<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>8. Genetics<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>Introduction<br/><br/>The Gene<br/><br/>Principles of Inheritance<br/><br/>Mitosis and Meiosis<br/><br/>Mitosis<br/><br/>Meiosis<br/><br/>Gene Expression<br/><br/>Dominant and Recessive Expression<br/><br/>Codominance<br/><br/>Incomplete Dominance<br/><br/>Epistasis<br/><br/>Multiple Alleles<br/><br/>Testcrossing<br/><br/>Sex-Related Inheritance<br/><br/>Sex-Linked Inheritance<br/><br/>Sex-Influenced Inheritance<br/><br/>Sex-Limited Traits<br/><br/>Population Genetics<br/><br/>Gene Frequency<br/><br/>Animal Breeding and Population Genetics<br/><br/>Mutation and Genetic Drift<br/><br/>Migration and Selection<br/><br/>Quantity Versus Quality Traits<br/><br/>Qualitative and Quantitative Traits<br/><br/>Heritability<br/><br/>Systems of Mating<br/><br/>Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering<br/><br/>Summary and Conclusion<br/><br/>Study Questions<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>9. Animal Breeding<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>Introduction<br/><br/>Beef Cattle Genetic Improvement<br/><br/>Heritability<br/><br/>Genetic Correlations<br/><br/>Performance Information<br/><br/>Genetic Evaluation, Breeding Value, and Expected Progeny Difference<br/><br/>Growth Trait EPDs<br/><br/>Breed Average EPD and Base Year<br/><br/>Accuracy<br/><br/>Possible Change<br/><br/>Sire Summaries<br/><br/>Maternal Trait EPDs<br/><br/>Milk EPD<br/><br/>Combined Maternal EPD<br/><br/>Carcass EPD<br/><br/>Mature Size<br/><br/>Use of EPDs<br/><br/>Use of EPDs for Selection in Seedstock Herds<br/><br/>Use of EPDs for Selection in Commercial Herds<br/><br/>Pedigree Estimated EPDs<br/><br/>Across-Breed EPDs<br/><br/>EPDs and Crossbreeding<br/><br/>Dairy Cattle Genetic Improvement<br/><br/>Heritability Estimates<br/><br/>Associations Among Traits<br/><br/>Goal Setting and Trait Emphasis<br/><br/>Genetic Evaluation Procedures<br/><br/>DHI System<br/><br/>Animal Model<br/><br/>Sire Selection<br/><br/>Swine Genetic Improvement<br/><br/>Performance Information<br/><br/>Genetic Parameters<br/><br/>Breeding Value and Expected Progeny Difference<br/><br/>Swine Breeds<br/><br/>Stages<br/><br/>Sheep Genetic Improvement<br/><br/>Breed and Breed Types<br/><br/>Selection<br/><br/>National Sheep Improvement Program (NSIP)<br/><br/>Heterosis in Sheep Breeding<br/><br/>Summary and Conclusion<br/><br/>Study Questions<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>10. Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>Introduction<br/><br/>Nuts and Bolts of Genetic Engineering<br/><br/>Restriction Enzymes<br/><br/>Gene Cloning<br/><br/>Polymerase Chain Reaction<br/><br/>Gene Mapping<br/><br/>Biotechnology and/or Genetically Engineered Organisms<br/><br/>Applications of Biotechnology<br/><br/>Micropropagation<br/><br/>Transgenic animals<br/><br/>Livestock<br/><br/>Agricultural Applications<br/><br/>Disease Resistance<br/><br/>Biomedical Applications<br/><br/>Transgenic Pets<br/><br/>Medicine<br/><br/>Genetic Testing<br/><br/>Gene Therapy<br/><br/>Pharmacogenomics<br/><br/>Microorganisms and Recombinant DNA<br/><br/>Technology<br/><br/>Drug and Vaccine Production<br/><br/>Biotechnology and pest management<br/><br/>Bacteria engineered for the foods industry<br/><br/>Societal Concerns<br/><br/>Summary and Conclusion<br/><br/>Study Questions<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>11. Animal Reproduction<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>Introduction<br/><br/>Puberty<br/><br/>Endocrinology<br/><br/>Anatomy<br/><br/>Female<br/><br/>Male<br/><br/>Pregnancy<br/><br/>Parturition<br/><br/>Environmental Influences on Reproduction<br/><br/>Technology and Reproduction<br/><br/>Artificial Insemination<br/><br/>Estrous Synchronization<br/><br/>Embryo Transfer<br/><br/>?In Vitro? Fertilization<br/><br/>Reproduction in Poultry and Birds<br/><br/>Hen<br/><br/>Cock<br/><br/>Summary and Conclusion<br/><br/>Study Questions<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>12. Lactation<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>Introduction<br/><br/>Mammary Gland Development, Anatomy, and Function<br/><br/>Components of Milk<br/><br/>Carbohydrates<br/><br/>Protein<br/><br/>Lipids<br/><br/>Calcium<br/><br/>Other Factors in Milk Production<br/><br/>Summary and Conclusion<br/><br/>Study Questions<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>13. Animal Behavior<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>Introduction<br/><br/>Areas of Study in Animal Behavior<br/><br/>Communication<br/><br/>Aggression and Social Structure<br/><br/>Biological Rhythms and Sleep<br/><br/>Sexual Behavior<br/><br/>Maternal Behavior<br/><br/>Development of Behavior<br/><br/>Learning<br/><br/>Ingestive Behavior: Food and Water Intake<br/><br/>Behavioral Disorders<br/><br/>Livestock Behavior<br/><br/>Temperament<br/><br/>Training and Habituating Livestock to Handling and Restraint<br/><br/>Effects of Novelty<br/><br/>Vision<br/><br/>Noise<br/><br/>Flight Zone<br/><br/>Herd Animals<br/><br/>Genetic Differences<br/><br/>Handler Dominance<br/><br/>Handling Facility Layout<br/><br/>Improved Handling Practices<br/><br/>Objective Scoring of Handling<br/><br/>Summary and Conclusion<br/><br/>Study Questions<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>14. Animal Health<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>Introduction<br/><br/>Disease<br/><br/>Causes of Disease<br/><br/>Describing Disease<br/><br/>Diagnosis of Disease<br/><br/>Veterinary Services Available<br/><br/>Mobile<br/><br/>Animal Clinics/Hospitals<br/><br/>Programmed Health Management<br/><br/>Resident Veterinarian<br/><br/>Diagnostic Services<br/><br/>The Body?s Defense Against Disease<br/><br/>Herd Health<br/><br/>Management<br/><br/>Nutrition<br/><br/>Genetics<br/><br/>Prevention<br/><br/>Animal Disease and Human Well-Being<br/><br/>Emotional Loss<br/><br/>Animal Disease and Human Health<br/><br/>Animal Disease and National Economies<br/><br/>Animal Disease and Farm Income<br/><br/>Bioterrorism<br/><br/>Regulatory Animal Medicine<br/><br/>Federal Regulation<br/><br/>Animal Disease Traceability Framework<br/><br/>State Regulation<br/><br/>Accredited Veterinarians<br/><br/>United States Animal Health Association (USAHA)<br/><br/>Organizations<br/><br/>American Veterinary Medical Association<br/><br/>USDA, APHIS, Animal Care<br/><br/>United States Animal Health Association<br/><br/>Summary and Conclusion<br/><br/>Study Questions<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>PART THREE: THE ANIMAL INDUSTRIES<br/><br/>15. Market Coordination in the Beef, Pork, and Poultry Industries<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>Introduction<br/><br/>Vertical Integration Definition<br/><br/>Vertical Coordination Motives<br/><br/>Current State of Vertical Integration<br/><br/>Production Characteristics: Beef, Pork, and Poultry<br/><br/>Biological Production Cycle<br/><br/>Genetic Base<br/><br/>Industry Stages<br/><br/>Geographic Concentration in Production<br/><br/>Operation Size and Specialization<br/><br/>Market Factors Enhancing Coordination<br/><br/>Value-Added Products at Retail<br/><br/>New Product Development<br/><br/>Brand Marketing<br/><br/>Vertical Coordination Limitations<br/><br/>Capital<br/><br/>Risk<br/><br/>Control of Quantity, Quality, and Consistency<br/><br/>Management Skills Needed<br/><br/>Summary and Conclusion<br/><br/>Study Questions<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>16. Beef Cattle<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>Scientific Classification of Cattle<br/><br/>The Place of the Beef Cattle Industry in U.S. Agriculture<br/><br/>Purpose of the U.S. Beef Cattle Industry<br/><br/>Historical Perspective<br/><br/>Structure of the Beef Industry<br/><br/>Geographic Location of Beef Cattle in the United States<br/><br/>Genetics and Breeding Programs<br/><br/>Breeds<br/><br/>Reproductive Management in Beef Cattle<br/><br/>Nutrition in Beef Cattle<br/><br/>Challenges to Beef Cattle Health<br/><br/>Calf diarrhea (scours)<br/><br/>Bovine respiratory disease<br/><br/>Blackleg<br/><br/>Bloat<br/><br/>Beef?s Nutritional Benefits to Humans<br/><br/>Trends and Factors Influencing the Beef Industry<br/><br/>Consumption<br/><br/>Exports/Globalization<br/><br/>Technology<br/><br/>Animal Traceability<br/><br/>Food Safety<br/><br/>Environmental Concerns<br/><br/>Organic and Natural Production<br/><br/>Biofuel Production<br/><br/>Industry Structure<br/><br/>Additional Trends and Concerns<br/><br/>Summary and Conclusion<br/><br/>Study Questions<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>17. Dairy Cattle<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>Scientific Classification of Cattle<br/><br/>The Place of the Dairy Cattle Industry in U.S. Agriculture<br/><br/>Purpose of the Dairy Cattle Industry in the United States<br/><br/>Historical Perspective<br/><br/>Structure and Geographic Location of the Dairy Industry<br/><br/>Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA)<br/><br/>Genetics and Breeding Programs<br/><br/>Breeds<br/><br/>Reproductive Management in Dairy Cattle<br/><br/>Nutrition in Dairy Cattle<br/><br/>Herd Health<br/><br/>Mastitis<br/><br/>Milk fever (hypocalcemia)<br/><br/>Displaced abomasum<br/><br/>Johne?s disease<br/><br/>Bovine Somatotropin (BST)<br/><br/>Nutritional Benefits of Milk to Humans<br/><br/>Trends and Factors Influencing the Dairy Industry<br/><br/>Restructuring<br/><br/>Consumption<br/><br/>Food Safety<br/><br/>Trade<br/><br/>Industry Organizations<br/><br/>Summary and Conclusion<br/><br/>Study Questions<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>18. Poultry<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>Scientific Classification of Poultry<br/><br/>The Place of Poultry in U.S. Agriculture<br/><br/>Purpose of the Poultry Industry in the United States<br/><br/>Historical Perspective<br/><br/>Domestication<br/><br/>Early Use in the United States<br/><br/>Eggs<br/><br/>Genetics<br/><br/>Chicks<br/><br/>Integration<br/><br/>Structure and Geographic Location of the Poultry Industry<br/><br/>The U.S. Broiler Industry<br/><br/>The U.S. Egg Industry<br/><br/>The U.S. Turkey Industry<br/><br/>The U.S. Duck, Goose, and Other Poultry Industries<br/><br/>Genetics and Breeding Programs<br/><br/>Breeds, Varieties, and Strains of Poultry<br/><br/>Chicken Breeds in Modern Production<br/><br/>Turkey Breeds<br/><br/>Duck and Goose Breeds<br/><br/>Reproductive Management in Poultry<br/><br/>Breeder Flock Management<br/><br/>Mating Systems<br/><br/>Selection and Care of Eggs<br/><br/>Egg Storage<br/><br/>Incubators<br/><br/>Testing for Fertility<br/><br/>Nutrition in Poultry<br/><br/>Flock Health Management<br/><br/>Challenges to Poultry Health<br/><br/>Rickets<br/><br/>Fowl cholera<br/><br/>Mycoplasmosis<br/><br/>Nutritional Benefits of Poultry to Humans<br/><br/>Trends and Factors Influencing the Poultry Industry<br/><br/>Turkey Consumption and Production<br/><br/>Broiler Consumption and Production<br/><br/>Egg Consumption<br/><br/>All-Natural and Organic Production<br/><br/>Food Safety Concerns<br/><br/>Integration and Consolidation<br/><br/>Technological Innovation and Standardization<br/><br/>Waste Disposal<br/><br/>Biotechnology<br/><br/>Animal Welfare<br/><br/>Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)<br/><br/>Industry Organizations<br/><br/>Summary and Conclusion<br/><br/>Study Questions<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>19. Swine<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>Scientific Classification of swine<br/><br/>The Place of the Swine Industry in U.S. Agriculture<br/><br/>Purpose of the Swine Industry in the United States<br/><br/>Historical Perspective<br/><br/>Structure of the Swine Industry<br/><br/>Geographic Location of Swine in the United States<br/><br/>Genetics and Breeding Programs<br/><br/>Breeds<br/><br/>Swine Breeding Programs<br/><br/>Reproductive Management in Swine<br/><br/>Gilts<br/><br/>Sows<br/><br/>Estrus Detection<br/><br/>Farrowing Management<br/><br/>Boars<br/><br/>Artificial Insemination in Swine<br/><br/>Record Keeping<br/><br/>Nutrition in Swine<br/><br/>Feeding Practices<br/><br/>Herd Health Management<br/><br/>Biosecurity<br/><br/>challenges to swine health<br/><br/>Diarrhea (scours)<br/><br/>Respiratory disease<br/><br/>Gastric ulcers<br/><br/>Nutritional Benefits of Pork to Humans<br/><br/>Trends and Factors Influencing the Swine Industry<br/><br/>Pork Consumption<br/><br/>Nutrition and Health Consciousness<br/><br/>Convenient Foods<br/><br/>Food Safety Concerns<br/><br/>Last Stages of Restructuring-Consolidation<br/><br/>Technological Innovation and Standardization<br/><br/>Waste Disposal<br/><br/>Biotechnology<br/><br/>Foreign Competition/Trade<br/><br/>Animal Welfare/Animal Rights<br/><br/>Work Force<br/><br/>Industry Organizations<br/><br/>Summary and Conclusion<br/><br/>Study Questions<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>20. Sheep and Goats<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>Scientific Classification of Sheep and Goats<br/><br/>The Place of the Sheep and Goat Industries in U.S. Agriculture<br/><br/>Purpose of the Sheep and Goat Industries in the United States<br/><br/>Historical Perspective<br/><br/>Structure of the Sheep and Goat Industries<br/><br/>Geographic Location of Sheep and Goats in the United States<br/><br/>Selection and Breeding Programs<br/><br/>Breeds<br/><br/>Reproductive Management<br/><br/>Nutrition<br/><br/>Challenges to Sheep and Goat Health<br/><br/>Gastrointestinal parasitism<br/><br/>Contagious ecthyma<br/><br/>Caseous lymphadenitis<br/><br/>Pregnancy toxemia<br/><br/>Nutritional Benefits of Lamb and Goat Meat to Humans<br/><br/>Nutritional Benefits of Goat Milk to Humans<br/><br/>Trends and Factors Influencing the sheep and goat Industries<br/><br/>Consumption<br/><br/>Industry Size and Structure<br/><br/>Environmental Concerns<br/><br/>Technology<br/><br/>Industry Organizations<br/><br/>Summary and Conclusion<br/><br/>Study Questions<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>21. Horses<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>Scientific Classification of Horses<br/><br/>The Place of Horses in the United States<br/><br/>Purpose of the Horse Industry in the United States<br/><br/>Historical Perspective<br/><br/>Structure and Geographic Location of the Horse Industry<br/><br/>Horse Genetics<br/><br/>Basic Coat Colors<br/><br/>Flaxen Mane and Tail<br/><br/>Additional Common Markings<br/><br/>Genetic Diseases in Horses<br/><br/>Breeds of Horses<br/><br/>Draft Horses<br/><br/>Imported Light Breeds<br/><br/>Breeds of Horses Developed in the United States<br/><br/>Breed Popularity<br/><br/>Reproductive Management<br/><br/>Nutrition and Feeding of Horses<br/><br/>Challenges to Horse Health<br/><br/>Colic<br/><br/>Laminitis<br/><br/>Heaves<br/><br/>Trends and Factors Influencing the Horse Industry<br/><br/>Education and Research<br/><br/>Competition<br/><br/>New Owners<br/><br/>Safety Concerns<br/><br/>West Nile Virus<br/><br/>Social Issues<br/><br/>Technological Innovation<br/><br/>Industry Organizations<br/><br/>Summary and Conclusion<br/><br/>Study Questions<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>22. Aquaculture<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>The Place of Aquaculture in U.S. Agriculture<br/><br/>The Purpose of the Aquaculture Industry<br/><br/>Worldwide Importance of Aquaculture<br/><br/>Historical Perspective<br/><br/>Structure and Geographic Location of the Aquaculture Industry<br/><br/>Catfish<br/><br/>Trout<br/><br/>Tilapia<br/><br/>Crawfish<br/><br/>Salmon<br/><br/>Mollusks<br/><br/>Ornamental Fish<br/><br/>Types of Aquaculture Systems<br/><br/>Water Quality<br/><br/>Aquaculture Life Cycles<br/><br/>Genetics<br/><br/>Nutrition of Aquatic Species<br/><br/>Benefits of Consuming Farm-Raised Fish<br/><br/>Trends Affecting Aquaculture<br/><br/>Species<br/><br/>Technology<br/><br/>Constraints to Expansion<br/><br/>Disease Control<br/><br/>Environmental Concerns<br/><br/>Predator Loss<br/><br/>Culture of Aquatic Species<br/><br/>Farm-Raised Channel Catfish (Ictalurus Punctatus)*<br/><br/>Production Process<br/><br/>Feeding<br/><br/>Water Quality<br/><br/>Disease Management<br/><br/>Harvest and Marketing<br/><br/>Quality Assurance<br/><br/>Freshwater Prawn Pond Production and Grow-Out (Macrobrachium Rosenbergii)*<br/><br/>Site Selection and Pond Design<br/><br/>Stocking of Juveniles<br/><br/>Temperature<br/><br/>Feeding<br/><br/>Water Quality Management<br/><br/>Nitrogen Compounds<br/><br/>pH<br/><br/>Diseases<br/><br/>Harvesting<br/><br/>Polyculture and Intercropping<br/><br/>Processing and Marketing<br/><br/>Reproduction of Angelfish (Pterophyllum Scalare)*<br/><br/>Water Quality<br/><br/>Nutrition<br/><br/>Spawning<br/><br/>Sources of Information<br/><br/>Study Questions<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>23. Pet and Companion Animals<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>The Place of Pet and Companion Species in the United States<br/><br/>Purpose of the Pet and Companion Animals Industry<br/><br/>Pets and Companion Animals Defined<br/><br/>Value of Pets<br/><br/>Historical Perspective<br/><br/>Geographic Location<br/><br/>Genetics and Breeding Programs<br/><br/>Breeds of Dogs<br/><br/>Breeds of Cats<br/><br/>Breeds of Other Pet Species<br/><br/>Reproductive Management<br/><br/>Nutrition of the Pet Species<br/><br/>Product Name<br/><br/>Net Quantity Statement<br/><br/>Nutritional Adequacy Statement<br/><br/>Feeding Directions<br/><br/>Calorie Statement<br/><br/>Other Label Claims<br/><br/>Challenges to Companion Animal Health<br/><br/>Cancer<br/><br/>Allergic skin disease<br/><br/>Pyometra<br/><br/>Endocrine diseases<br/><br/>Trends in the Pet Industry<br/><br/>Humanizing the Pet<br/><br/>Pet Population<br/><br/>Registered Animals<br/><br/>Pet Foods<br/><br/>Nutrition<br/><br/>Veterinary Expenditures<br/><br/>Mini-Trends<br/><br/>Industry Organizations<br/><br/>Summary and Conclusion<br/><br/>Study Questions<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>24. Lamoids<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>Scientific Classification of Camelids<br/><br/>The Place of Lamoids in the United States<br/><br/>The Purpose of the Llama and Alpaca Industries<br/><br/>History of the Llama in the United States<br/><br/>Geographic Distribution<br/><br/>Physical Description<br/><br/>Camelidae<br/><br/>Lamoids<br/><br/>Genetics and Breeds<br/><br/>Health Care<br/><br/>Reproduction<br/><br/>Rearing the Cria<br/><br/>Nutrition and Feed Use<br/><br/>Lamoid Feeding<br/><br/>Behavior<br/><br/>Trends and Challenges to the Llama Industry<br/><br/>Research Needs<br/><br/>Educational Needs<br/><br/>Health Care<br/><br/>Organizations and Sources of Information<br/><br/>Summary and Conclusion<br/><br/>Study Questions<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>25. Rabbits<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>Scientific Classification of the Rabbit<br/><br/>The Place and Purpose of Rabbits in the United States<br/><br/>Historical Perspective<br/><br/>Geographic Location of the Rabbit Industry in the United States<br/><br/>The Structure of the Rabbit Industry<br/><br/>The Rabbit Fancy<br/><br/>Commercial Meat Production<br/><br/>Laboratory Specimen Production<br/><br/>Breeding Stock Production<br/><br/>Angora Production<br/><br/>Breeds and Genetics<br/><br/>Reproductive Management<br/><br/>Nutrition<br/><br/>Health Program<br/><br/>Challenges to Rabbit Health<br/><br/>Pasteurellosis<br/><br/>Mastitis<br/><br/>Diarrhea<br/><br/>Non-infectious diseases<br/><br/>Nutritional Value of Rabbit Meat to Humans<br/><br/>Trends and Factors in Rabbit Production<br/><br/>Advantages of Commercial Rabbit Production<br/><br/>Disadvantages of Commercial Rabbit Production<br/><br/>Management<br/><br/>Organizations and Sources of Information<br/><br/>Summary and Conclusion<br/><br/>Study Questions<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>PART FOUR: ANIMALS AND SOCIETY<br/><br/>26. Careers and Career Preparation in the Animal Sciences<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>Introduction<br/><br/>Animal Science Studies and Careers<br/><br/>Production<br/><br/>Science and Medicine<br/><br/>Foods<br/><br/>Agribusiness<br/><br/>Communication and Education<br/><br/>Animal Caretakers<br/><br/>International Opportunities<br/><br/>Trends Affecting Employment<br/><br/>A Job, a Career, a Lifetime: What are You Deciding When You Choose a Career and a Major?<br/><br/>Summary and Conclusion<br/><br/>Study Questions<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>27. Food Safety and Consumer Concerns<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>Introduction<br/><br/>History of Food Safety as a Public Issue<br/><br/>Importance of Food Safety to Consumers<br/><br/>Preventing Foodborne Illnesses<br/><br/>Some Important Microbial Pathogens Associated with Foodborne Illness<br/><br/>Bacteria<br/><br/>Parasitic Protozoa<br/><br/>Viruses<br/><br/>Governmental Agencies and Food Safety<br/><br/>The Role of the FDA<br/><br/>The Role of FSIS<br/><br/>Responsibilities of the Federal Agencies<br/><br/>Changes in FSIS<br/><br/>Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)<br/><br/>The Seven HACCP Principles<br/><br/>Additional Changes at FSIS and Other Food Safety Initiatives<br/><br/>The Bioterrorism Act of Ensuring Safety of the Milk Supply<br/><br/>Other Issues of Concern to Consumers<br/><br/>Bovine Somatotropin<br/><br/>Hormones<br/><br/>Antibiotics<br/><br/>Food Irradiation<br/><br/>Mad Cow Disease<br/><br/>Genetically Engineered Products<br/><br/>Sources of Information<br/><br/>Summary and Conclusion<br/><br/>Study Questions<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>28. Animal Welfare and Animal Rights<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>Introduction<br/><br/>Animal Rights Versus Animal Welfare<br/><br/>Philosophy, History, and Legislation<br/><br/>Animal Welfare/Animal Rights Groups<br/><br/>Animal Rights Issues Present and Future<br/><br/>Defining and Measuring Animal Welfare<br/><br/>Sources of Information<br/><br/>Suggested Readings<br/><br/>Summary and Conclusion<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>29. Animals in Sustainable Agriculture<br/><br/>Learning Objectives<br/><br/>Key Terms<br/><br/>Introduction<br/><br/>What is Sustainable Agriculture?<br/><br/>Practices That Are Part of Sustainable Farming<br/><br/>The Systems Philosophy<br/><br/>Animals in Sustainable Agricultural Systems<br/><br/>Monoculture<br/><br/>Sources of Information<br/><br/>Summary and Conclusion<br/><br/>Study Questions<br/><br/>References<br/><br/>Glossary<br/><br/>Index 
<br/><br/> Relevant and timely, Introduction to Animal Science features the most comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the traditional disciplines that are so essential to a solid foundation in Animal Science: nutrition, digestion, feeds, genetics, reproduction, disease, and animal behavior. The text's comprehensive, non-traditional approach introduces the discipline as an ever-changing, integral part of every aspect of human existence. Author W. Stephen Damron not only presents thorough coverage of the major species and their respective concerns, he challenges readers to consider the many pressing interests relevant to Animal Science as it influences and is influenced by society today.<br/><br/><br/>The Sixth Edition features updated, expanded, and improved coverage including the latest statistical information as appropriate; improvements to the lactation chapter, the animal health chapter, and the animal health sections in each of the species chapters; substantial updates in the biotechnology chapter and the nutrition chapters; enhanced material on food safety; new figures and redesigned and updated graphics throughout; streamlined tables with greater emphasis on example information; and enhanced margin terms and glossary terms to facilitate reading and understanding of the material. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9789813133181 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Animal industry.<br/>Livestock.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>636