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Principles of Cattle Production, 3rd Edition

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Completely updated and revised, the new edition of Principles of Cattle Production continues to provide an introductory level text for all interested in dairy and beef cattle production systems. This edition presents a vision for a cattle industry that addresses issues about impacts on the environment, the welfare of cattle and the provision of safe and high quality food for an increasingly demanding world population. This new edition is expanded to include more on animal welfare, sustainability and production systems in low and middle income countries…

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Completely updated and revised, the new edition of Principles of Cattle Production continues to provide an introductory level text for all interested in dairy and beef cattle production systems. This edition presents a vision for a cattle industry that addresses issues about impacts on the environment, the welfare of cattle and the provision of safe and high quality food for an increasingly demanding world population. This new edition is expanded to include more on animal welfare, sustainability and production systems in low and middle income countries, including smallholder production systems. Key features include: – A thorough review of all the existing chapters, with new content on the future role of cattle; – contains quality colour illustrations, so that key information can be found at a glance; – tackles key issues of sustainability and the requirement for increased production. Principles of Cattle Production 3rd Edition continues to provide a comprehensive yet concise overview for all undergraduate students of animal science, agriculture, veterinary medicine, animal welfare and industry personnel. 272 p.

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Authors expertises affiliations

  • Clive J.C. Phillips. BSc, MA, PhD, Foundation Chair of Animal Welfare. Centre for Animal Welfare and Ethics, School of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland, Gatton, Queensland (Australia).
  • Publication date (digital version): 2018-11CABI; Copyright © 2018 by C.J.C. Phillips.

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26 April 2019

The new edition: is expanded to include more on animal welfare, sustainability and production systems in low and middle income countries, including smallholder production systems; has undergone a thorough review of all the existing chapters with new content on breeding cattle and the future role of cattle; contains quality color illustrations, so that key information can be found at a glance; is beautifully written with many examples and pointers for further information; tackles key issues of sustainability and the requirement for increased production.

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