Growth of farm animals / T.L.J. Lawrence, V.R. Fowler and J.E. Novakofski

Author:: Lawrence, T. L. J. (Tony Leonard John)
Published:: Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK ; Cambridge, MA : CABI, 2012.
Edition:: 3rd ed.
Physical Description:: xv, 352 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Additional Creators:: Fowler, V. R. and Novakofski, J. E.

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Contents:

Preface to the first edition -- Preface to the second edition -- Preface to the third edition -- General aspects of growth -- Cells -- Principles of cell growth -- Tissues : basic structure and growth -- Tissues : growth and structure relative to product value for human consumption -- Mammary gland growth and product yield -- Hormonal influences on growth -- Genetic influences on growth -- The immune system and growth -- Gametes, fertilization, and embryonic growth in mammals -- Prenatal and postnatal growth in mammals -- Growth in avian species -- Efficiency and growth -- Compensatory growth -- Growth and puberty in breeding animals -- Measuring and predicting growth and body composition in the live animal -- Measurements on the carcass -- "Growth promoters, " performance enhancers, feed additives and alternative approaches -- The future.

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ISBN:

9781845935580 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1845935586 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9781780641461 (hardback : alk. paper)
178064146X (hardback : alk. paper)
9781845938642 (cabi south asia edition : alk. paper)
184593864X (cabi south asia edition : alk. paper)

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Purchased with funds from the Paterno Libraries Endowment; 2013

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Paterno Libraries Endowment

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