
By Ray Herren
Presenting up-to-date information in a highly visual, reader-friendly manner, THE SCIENCE OF ANIMAL AGRICULTURE, Fifth Edition, provides a thorough introduction to basic science concepts involved in the production of agricultural animals. By combining scientific principles with practical applications, this proven resource clearly demonstrates how science and agriculture are integrally related. The text covers biological processes of agricultural animalsโincluding reproduction, growth and development, and animal behaviorโas well as concerns associated with production, such as nutrition, disease, and even the latest in animal biotechnology. The author also addresses key issues such as animal welfare, consumer concerns, and environmental considerations, offering students further insights into todayโs agricultural industry.

Features
Features:
- Comprehensive introduction to animal agriculture science.
- Covers reproduction, growth, genetics, nutrition, and diseases.
- Discusses animal welfare, biotechnology, and consumer concerns.
- Richly illustrated, student-friendly approach for learners.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents:
- Chapter 1: Animal Agriculture as Science
- Chapter 2: The Classification of Agricultural Animals
- Chapter 3: The Beef Industry
- Chapter 4: The Dairy Industry
- Chapter 5: The Swine Industry
- Chapter 6: The Poultry Industry
- Chapter 7: The Sheep Industry
- Chapter 8: The Goat Industry
- Chapter 9: The Horse Industry
- Chapter 10: The Aquaculture Industry
- Chapter 11: The Small Animal Industry
- Chapter 12: Alternative Animal Agriculture
- Chapter 13: The Honeybee Industry
- Chapter 14: Animal Behavior
- Chapter 15: Animal Cells: The Building Blocks
- Chapter 16: Animal Genetics
- Chapter 17: The Scientific Selection of Agricultural Animals
- Chapter 18: The Reproduction Process
- Chapter 19: Cloning Animals
- Chapter 20: Animal Growth and Development
- Chapter 21: Animal Nutrition
- Chapter 22: Meat Science
- Chapter 23: Parasites of Agricultural Animals
- Chapter 24: Animal Diseases
- Chapter 25: The Issue of Animal Welfare
- Chapter 26: Consumer Concerns
- Chapter 27: Careers in Animal Science
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- Glossary/Glosario
- Index