Livestock Housing: Modern Management to Ensure Optimal Health and Welfare of Farm Animals PDF

Livestock Housing: Modern Management To Ensure Optimal Health And Welfare Of Farm Animals

By Andres Aland and Thomas Banhazi

Appropriate housing that promotes animal health and welfare is a fundamental component of sustainable livestock production. As livestock building design continues to evolve, effective housing management has become essential for maintaining optimal environmental conditions for animals, farm workers, and surrounding communities.

Livestock Housing: Modern Management to Ensure Optimal Health and Welfare of Farm Animals reviews current best practices in livestock housing management, focusing on key design and operational elements of modern livestock buildings. The book addresses how proper management of housing systems can enhance farm animal welfare, productivity, and environmental sustainability.

Written for veterinarians, animal scientists, agricultural engineers, farm managers, and students, this reference covers all major aspects of livestock housing, including feeding, watering, ventilation, bedding, waste management, hygiene, emission control, and thermal and aerial environments. It also highlights the role of modern technological tools in improving livestock management. Drawing on contributions from leading international experts, this book provides up-to-date guidance for professionals involved in modern animal production.