Introduction to Animal Science: Global, Biological, Social and Industry Perspectives, 3/E
W. Stephen Damron, Oklahoma State University

ISBN-10: 0131189328
ISBN-13: 9780131189324

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2006
Format: Cloth; 848 pp
Published: 04/27/2005

Suggested retail price: $127.40
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For introductory courses in Animal Science.

Now in its Third Edition, Introduction to Animal Science: Global, Biological, Social and Industry Perspectives continues to present the most complete, up-to-date coverage of the traditional disciplines that are so essential to a soild foundation in Animal Science: nutrition, digestion, feeds, genetics, reproduction, disease, and animal behavior.  Species-focused chapters include the major species (horse, dair cattle, beef cattle, sheep, goat, poultry, and swine) as well as the minor species (aquaculture, pets/companion animals, the lamoids, and rabbits).

In addition, however, the study of modern Animal Science also requires a comprehensive, non-traditional approach that effectively introduces the discipline as an ever-changing and integral part of every aspect of human existence.  For this reason, author W. Stephen Damron not only presents thorough coverage of the major species and their respective concerns - he also challenges the reader to consider the many pressing interests relevant to Animal Science as it influences and is influenced by society today.

Four-Part Organization–easily accommodates the three major approaches of animal science: biological, industry or species.

  • Provides flexibility and can be used easily by many different instructors. 

Thorough coverage of the biological disciplines–such as nutrition, digestion, feeds, genetics, reproduction, disease, animal behavior.

  • Promotes an in-depth understanding of traditional Animal Science topics.  

Chapters devoted to a wide variety of animal species–in Part III.

  • Introduce students to both macro species (beef cattle, dairy cattle, poultry, swine, sheep, goats) and micro species (aquaculture, rabbits, the lamoids, companion animals).
  • Discuss the history, trends and structure of a variety of animal industries. 

A Global perspective–appears throughout the text.

  • Discusses the impact of animals on humans throughout the world.
  • Introduces students to types of agriculture found around the world and the influences other countries have on U.S. animal industries. 

Societal issues relevant to Animal Science–are discussed in Part IV.

  • Introduces students to concerns affecting industry such as animal welfare, animal rights, food safety, ethical resource allocation, and sustainability of agriculture.

Includes highly publicized issues such as mad cow disease and bioterrorism

PART I    THE PLACE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL SCIENCE IN THE LIVES OF HUMANS

    1.    Introduction to Animal Science

    2.    The Value of Animals to Mankind

    3.    Factors Affecting World Agricultural Structure

    4.    Worldwide Systems of Agricultural Production

PART II    THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES OF ANIMAL SCIENCE    

    5.    Introduction to Nutrition

    6.    The Gastrointestinal Tract and Nutrition

    7.    Feedstuffs Classification

    8.    Genetics

    9.    Animal Breeding

    10.    Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

    11.    Animal Reproduction

    12.    Lactation

    13.    Animal Behavior

    14.    Animal Health

PART III    THE ANIMAL INDUSTRIES

    15.    Vertical Integration Comparison: Beef, Pork and Poultry

    16.    Beef Cattle

    17.    Dair Cattle

    18.    Poultry

    19.    Swine

    20.    Sheep and Goats

    21.    Horses

    22.    Aquaculture

    23.    Pet and Companion Animals

    24.    Lamoids

    25.    Rabbits

PART IV    ANIMALS AND SOCIETY

    26.    Careers and Career Preparation in Animal Science

    27.    Animals as Consumers of Grain: Asset or Liability?

    28.    Food Safety and Consumer Concers

    29.    Animal Welfare and Animal Rights

    30.    Animals in Sustainable Agriculture

 

      

    For introductory courses in Animal Science and World Agriculture

     

    Introduction to Animal Science: Global, Biological, Social and Industry Perspectives, 4e features the most comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the traditional disciplines that are so essential to a solid foundation in Animal Science: nutrition, digestion, feeds, genetics, reproduction, disease, and animal behavior. Species-focused chapters include the major species (horse, dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep, goat, poultry, and swine) and the minor species (aquaculture, pets/companion animals, the lamoids, and rabbits).

     

    The study of modern Animal Science also requires a comprehensive, non-traditional approach that effectively introduces the discipline as an ever-changing and integral part of every aspect of human existence. For this reason, author W. Stephen Damron not only presents thorough coverage of the major species and their respective concerns, he challenges students to consider the many pressing interests relevant to Animal Science as it influences and is influenced by society today.

     

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