Introduction to Animal Science
1. Edition February 2000
736 Pages, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISBN:
978-0-471-17094-5
John Wiley & Sons
Pond is for the mainstream introduction to animal science taught in every university that has a school of agriculture or animal science department. The result of years of teaching, the book provides students with a comprehensive and balanced overview of animal agriculture in contemporary society, taking into account the needs of students with highly varied cultural backgrounds and educational objectives.
Animals In Society
* Food Production
* Domestic Animals
* Animal Agriculture in the U.S. and World
Biological Principles of Animal Production
* Reproduction
* Lactation
* Genetics
* Growth
* Nutrition and Feeding
Stewardship
* Animal Husbandry: Fulfilling Animal Needs
* Animal State-of-Being
* New and Emerging Issues
Animal Industries
* Live Animal Evaluation: Beef Cattle, Sheep and Swine
* Dairy Cattle
* Beef Cattle
* Poultry and Egg Production
* Horses and the Horse Industry
* Swine
* Sheep and Goats
* Aquatic Animals
* Cats and Dogs
* Other Animals, Other Uses, Other Opportunities
Animal Products
* Meat and Meat Products
* Milk and Milk Products
* Poultry and Poultry Products
* Aquaculture Products
* Wool, Mohair, and Other Animal Fibers
The Future
* Animals and Society in the 21st Century
Appendix
* Food Production
* Domestic Animals
* Animal Agriculture in the U.S. and World
Biological Principles of Animal Production
* Reproduction
* Lactation
* Genetics
* Growth
* Nutrition and Feeding
Stewardship
* Animal Husbandry: Fulfilling Animal Needs
* Animal State-of-Being
* New and Emerging Issues
Animal Industries
* Live Animal Evaluation: Beef Cattle, Sheep and Swine
* Dairy Cattle
* Beef Cattle
* Poultry and Egg Production
* Horses and the Horse Industry
* Swine
* Sheep and Goats
* Aquatic Animals
* Cats and Dogs
* Other Animals, Other Uses, Other Opportunities
Animal Products
* Meat and Meat Products
* Milk and Milk Products
* Poultry and Poultry Products
* Aquaculture Products
* Wool, Mohair, and Other Animal Fibers
The Future
* Animals and Society in the 21st Century
Appendix
"...useful to any technologist or student seeking a deeper insightinto the science and effort of producing animal products." (FoodScience & Technology Today, Vol 14/3, 2000)
Wilson G. Pond is the author of Introduction to Animal Science, published by Wiley. Kevin R. Pond is the author of Introduction to Animal Science, published by Wiley.
