Unit 1: Physiology
Chapter 1: Cellular Biology and Animal Taxonomy: Cells—Small But Mighty
Introduction
Cellular Structure And Function
Taxonomy
Summary
Chapter Review
Chapter 2: Biology of Growth and Development: Growing Up Big And Strong
Introduction
The Growth Curve
Economically Important Tissues
Changing The Muscle To Fat Ratio
Summary
Chapter Review
Chapter 3: Muscle and Meat Biology: Bulking Up
Introduction
Hyperplasia And Hypertrophy
Muscle And Muscle Cells
Types Of Muscle Cells
Muscle To Meat
Differences In Meat Quality
Meat Quality Improvement
Summary
Chapter Review
Chapter 4: Biology of Digestion: I Can’t Believe I Ate The Whole Thing!
Introduction
Essential Nutrients
Energy Metabolism
The Digestion Process
Types Of Digestive Systems
Summary
Chapter Review
Chapter 5: Biology of Reproduction: Getting In The Family Way!
Introduction
Anatomy Of Reproductive Tracts
The Reproductive Cycle
Reproduction In Swine
Reproduction In Cattle
Reproduction In Sheep
Reproduction In Horses
Summary
Chapter Review
Chapter 6: Genetics: A Chip Off The Old Chromosome
Introduction
Mendelian Genetics
Determination Of Gender
Genotype And Phenotype
Qualitative Traits
Quantitative Traits
Breeding Systems
Heritability
Selection
Genomics
Summary
Chapter Review
Chapter 7: Ethology: Animal Behavior and Welfare: Monkey See, Monkey Do
Introduction
Animal Behaviors
Behavioral Genetics
Behavior And Livestock Movement
Animal Welfare And Animal Rights
Summary
Chapter Review
Unit 2: Application
Chapter 8: Swine Management and the Swine Industry: This Little Piggy Went To Market
Introduction
Industry Overview
Breeds
Breeding Systems
Swine Production Cycle
Piglet And Nursery Management
Swine Nutrition
Swine Parasites
Swine Diseases
Swine Housing
Marketing
Industry Organization
Industry Issues
Career Opportunities
Supporting Organizations
Summary
Chapter Review
Chapter 9: Beef Cattle Management and the Beef Industry: Home On The Range
Introduction
Industry Overview
Breeds
Breeding Systems
Beef Production Cycle
Beef Cattle Nutrition
Beef Cattle Parasites
Beef Cattle Diseases
Beef Cattle Housing
Marketing
Industry Organization
Industry Issues
Career Opportunities
Supporting Organizations
Summary
Chapter Review
Chapter 10: Dairy Cattle Management and the Dairy Industry: From Moo To You
Introduction
Industry Overview
Breeds
Breeding
The Milking Process
Dairy Nutrition
Dairy Cattle Parasites And Diseases
Dairy Housing
Records
Milk Marketing
Industry Organization
Industry Issues
Career Opportunities
Supporting Organizations
Summary
Chapter Review
Chapter 11: Sheep Management and the Sheep Industry: Baa Baa Black Sheep
Introduction
Sheep Industry Overview
Breeds
Breeding Systems
Sheep Nutrition
Sheep Management
Sheep Parasites
Sheep Diseases
Sheep Housing
Marketing
Industry Organization
Industry Issues
Career Opportunities
Supporting Organizations
Summary
Chapter Review
Chapter 12: Horse Management and the Horse Industry: Hi Ho Silver—Away!
Introduction
Horse Industry Overview
Breeds
Breeding
Horse Nutrition
Horse Management
Horse Parasites
Horse Diseases
Horse Housing
Marketing
Industry Organization
Industry Issues
Career Opportunities
Supporting Organizations
Summary
Chapter Review
Unit 3: Evaluation
Chapter 13: Judging Contests: Eenie Meenie Minie Mo
Introduction
Contest Format
Reasons And Questions
Cuts And Scoring
Other Types Of Contests
Summary
Chapter Review
Chapter 14: Performance Data: Crunching Numbers
Introduction
Types Of Performance Data
Genomics
Data For Individual Animal Industries
Uses Of Data In Production Situations
Summary
Chapter Review
Chapter 15: Meats Judging: Cut The Fat
Introduction
Meat Quality Defined
Basis For Meat Evaluation
Cuts Of Meat
Cooking Different Cuts
Beef Judging
Sample Beef Carcass Reasons
Pork Judging
Lamb Judging
Summary
Chapter Review
Chapter 16: Livestock Judging: Phenotypically Yours
Introduction
Market Animal Evaluation
Breeding Animal Evaluation
Summary
Chapter Review
Chapter 17: Dairy Cattle Judging: Udderly Impressive
Introduction
Type Classification
Linear Classification
Judging Dairy Cows
Judging Dairy Heifers
Summary
Chapter Review
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
