Whittemore's Science and Practice of Pig Production by Ilias Kyriazakis (English

Description: Whittemore's Science and Practice of Pig Production by Ilias Kyriazakis, Colin T. Whittemore Containing inputs from international centres across Europe and North America, this third edition provides information on both the practical and scientific aspects of the pig industry. It is a reference book on the management, breeding, feeding, nutrition, health and welfare of pigs. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The science and practice of pig production has changed rapidly over recent decades; new husbandry practices, new understandings of growth, reproduction and health, new appreciations of welfare and environmental impact, new nutritional approaches, and modern reproductive and genetic techniques have all come into being, together with the emergence of new health challenges. Now in its third edition, this long established reference book on the management, breeding, feeding, nutrition, health and welfare of pigs has been fully revised to provide clear and current information on both the practical and scientific aspects of the pig industry. With the help of a new panel of international experts and a senior editor, the overall structure now contains input from international centres across Europe and North America. This edition includes: Updated versions of existing chapters; Completely revised and new sections on: Pig meat and carcass quality, Reproduction, The maintenance of health, Nutritional value of protein and amino acids in feed stuffs, Value of fats and oils in pig diets, Product marketing, Environmental management, Simulation modelling; Input from international authorities; Many tables, diagrams, photographs and figures. Back Cover The science and practice of pig production has changed rapidly over recent decades; new husbandry practices, new understandings of growth, reproduction and health, new appreciations of welfare and environmental impact, new nutritional approaches, and modern reproductive and genetic techniques have all come into being, together with the emergence of new health challenges. Now in its third edition, this long established reference book on the management, breeding, feeding, nutrition, health and welfare of pigs has been fully revised to provide clear and current information on both the practical and scientific aspects of the pig industry. With the help of a new panel of international experts and a senior editor, the overall structure now contains input from international centres across Europe and North America. This edition includes: Updated versions of existing chapters; Completely revised and new sections on: Pig meat and carcass quality, Reproduction, The maintenance of health, Nutritional value of protein and amino acids in feed stuffs, Value of fats and oils in pig diets, Product marketing, Environmental management, Simulation modelling; Input from international authorities; Many tables, diagrams, photographs and figures. Flap The science and practice of pig production has changed rapidly over recent decades; new husbandry practices, new understandings of growth, reproduction and health, new appreciations of welfare and environmental impact, new nutritional approaches, and modern reproductive and genetic techniques have all come into being, together with the emergence of new health challenges. Now in its third edition, this long established reference book on the management, breeding, feeding, nutrition, health and welfare of pigs has been fully revised to provide clear and current information on both the practical and scientific aspects of the pig industry. With the help of a new panel of international experts and a senior editor, the overall structure now contains input from international centres across Europe and North America. This edition includes: Updated versions of existing chapters; Completely revised and new sections on: Pig meat and carcass quality, Reproduction, The maintenance of health, Nutritional value of protein and amino acids in feed stuffs, Value of fats and oils in pig diets, Product marketing, Environmental management, Simulation modelling; Input from international authorities; Many tables, diagrams, photographs and figures. Author Biography Professor Ilias Kyriazakis is Head of the Animal Nutrition and Health Department at the Scottish Agricultural College, Midlothian, Scotland. Colin Whittemore is Professor of Agriculture and Rural Economy at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. Table of Contents Preface and Acknowledgements xv Contributors xvii Chapter 1 Introduction 1Colin Whittemore Chapter 2 Pig meat and carcass quality 4Jeff Wood and Colin Whittemore Chapter 3 Growth and body composition changes in pigs 65Colin Whittemore and Ilias Kyriazakis Chapter 4 Reproduction 104Cheryl Ashworth Chapter 5 Pig behaviour and welfare 148Colin Whittemore Chapter 6 Development and improvement of pigs by genetic selection 184Colin Whittemore Chapter 7 The maintenance of health 263John Carr Chapter 8 Energy value of feedstuffs for pigs 317Colin Whittemore Chapter 9 Nutritional value of proteins and amino acids in feedstuffs for pigs 343Cornelis de Lange and Colin Whittemore Chapter 10 Value of fats and oils in pig diets 368Julian Wiseman Chapter 11 Energy and protein requirements for maintenance, growth and reproduction 379Colin Whittemore Chapter 12 Requirements for water, minerals and vitamins 404Colin Whittemore Chapter 13 Appetite and voluntary feed intake 417Ilias Kyriazakis and Colin Whittemore Chapter 14 Diet formulation 438Mick Hazzledine and Colin Whittemore Chapter 15 Optimisation of feed supply to growing pigs and breeding sows 472Colin Whittemore Chapter 16 Product marketing 507Jaume Coma Chapter 17 Environmental management of pigs 533Christopher Wathes and Colin Whittemore Chapter 18 Production performance monitoring 593Colin Whittemore Chapter 19 Simulation modelling 606Darren Green, Ian Wellock and Colin Whittemore Chapter 20 Conclusion 645 Appendices 649 Index 659 Long Description The science and practice of pig production has changed rapidly over recent decades; new husbandry practices, new understandings of growth, reproduction and health, new appreciations of welfare and environmental impact, new nutritional approaches, and modern reproductive and genetic techniques have all come into being, together with the emergence of new health challenges. Now in its third edition, this long established reference book on the management, breeding, feeding, nutrition, health and welfare of pigs has been fully revised to provide clear and current information on both the practical and scientific aspects of the pig industry. With the help of a new panel of international experts and a senior editor, the overall structure now contains input from international centres across Europe and North America. This edition includes: Updated versions of existing chapters; Completely revised and new sections on: Pig meat and carcass quality, Reproduction, The maintenance of health, Nutritional value of protein and amino acids in feed stuffs, Value of fats and oils in pig diets, Product marketing, Environmental management, Simulation modelling; Input from international authorities; Many tables, diagrams, photographs and figures. Feature Covers genetics, reproduction, nutrition and growth, housing and the welfare of pigs Completely revamped under a new combined editorship Practical information, knowledge and experience are combined with the latest scientific research Invaluable for pig producers at any level Now even more coverage with contributions from internationally recognised experts Details ISBN1405124482 Author Colin T. Whittemore Pages 704 Language English Edition 3rd ISBN-10 1405124482 ISBN-13 9781405124485 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 636.4 Illustrations Yes Year 2006 Replaces 9780632050864 Birth 1942 Short Title WHITTEMORES SCIENCE & PRAC OF DOI 10.1604/9781405124485 UK Release Date 2006-01-04 AU Release Date 2006-01-04 NZ Release Date 2006-01-04 US Release Date 2006-01-04 Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Edition Description 3rd edition Publication Date 2006-01-04 Imprint Wiley-Blackwell Place of Publication Hoboken Audience Professional & Vocational Country of Publication United Kingdom We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126571696;

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