Animal Sciences: The Biology, Care, and Production of Domestic Animals

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By John R. Campbell, M. Douglas Kenealy, and Karen L. Campbell. 510 pages. Fourth Edition. 10-7/8" x 9-1/4". Hardcover.
Intended as a comprehensive introduction to the biology, care, and production of domestic animals and freshwater fish raised to provide food, as well as pets kept for companionship and recreation. Contains clearly written discussions of advances in animal sciences affecting humans globally. Coverage includes breeds and life cycles of livestock and poultry; nutritional contributions of animal products to humans; the principles of animal genetics, anatomy, and physiology including reproduction, lactation and growth; animal disease and public health; and insects and their biological control. Classroom-tested for four decades in more than 100 colleges and universities at home and abroad. Enhanced with glossary terms in boldface type, study questions at the end of each chapter, more than 350 illustrations, and historical and philosophical quotations. Copyright 2003.