Author: Clemson University. Extension ServicePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 5
Book Description
Breeding Dairy Cows Efficiently - Some Management Tips
Author: Clemson University. Extension ServicePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 5
Book Description
Sustainable Food Production
Author: Paul ChristouPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 9781461457961
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 1869
Book Description
Gathering some 90 entries from the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology, this book covers animal breeding and genetics for food, crop science and technology, ocean farming and sustainable aquaculture, transgenic livestock for food and more.
Breeding and management strategies to improve reproductive efficiency in dairy cattle
Author: D. J. AmbrosePublisher:
ISBN: 9781838791414
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Nutrition and Lactation in the Dairy Cow
Author: Philip C. GarnsworthyPublisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 1483100189
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
Nutrition and Lactation in the Dairy Cow is the proceedings of the 46th University of Nottingham Easter School in Agricultural Science. Said symposium was concerned with the significant advances in the field of nutrition and lactation in the dairy cow. The book is divided in five parts. Part I deals with the principles behind nutrition and lactation of cows. Part II discusses the cow's nutrient interactions; responses to nutrients that yield protein and energy; and the influence of nutrient balance and milk yields. Part III tackles the efficiency of energy utilization in cows and its relation to milk production. Part IV talks about food intake of cows and the factors that affect it, while Part V deals with the different feeding systems for cows. The text is recommended for those involved in raising cows and dairy production, especially those who would like to know more and make studies about the relationship of nutrition and lactation of cows.
The Management of Dairy Cattle - A Collection of Articles on the Management of the Dairy Farm
Author: Various AuthorsPublisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473391113
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
This book contains a wealth of classic material on the subject of dairy farming. It includes concise and comprehensive information of feeding, feeding cows, bulls and calves, grass and arable farms, and housing. Provides detailed knowledge on the sex cycle, mating, fertility, calving and lactation and details on frequency of milking, milk composition, butter and cream. A must for any dairy farmer or anyone interested in managing a dairy herd.
A Treatise on Dairy-husbandry;
Author: Alexander TaylorPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dairy cattle
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Dairy Cattle and Milk Production
Author: EcklesPublisher: Daya Books
ISBN: 9788176220538
Category : Dairy cattle
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
Encompassing Systematically Presented And Detailed Scientific Information On Dairy Cow, This Books Is An Exhaustive Work On The Subject. Covers All That What Is Essential To Know For The Students And Researchers Of Dairy Husbandry As Well As The Practical Dairyman - Historical Facts About The Dairy Cow; The Body Features; Origin, Distribution And Characteristics Of Various Major And Minor Breeds; Fundamentals And Practice Of Breeding; Artificial Insemination; Calf Feeding And Raising; And The Common Ailments And Care And Management Of Cow. Not Only That, The Subject Of Milking And Feeding Has Also Been Given Due Attention By Discussing The Methods Of Milking Factors Influencing The Quantity And Quality Of Milk, Feeding Principles And Practices, And The Common Feedstuffs And Their Characteristics. With Tables Of Scientific Data, Diagrams, Apt Illustrations And A Comprehensive Index For Easier Reference Hunting, This Widely Recognized Work By An International Authority In The Field Is An Asset Of Lasting Value For The Concerned Readers. Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction, Chapter 2: Origin And Classification Of Domesticated Cattle, Chapter 3: The Dairy Type, Chapter 4: Holstein Friesians, Chapter 5: Jerseys, Chapter 6: Guernseys, Chapter 7: Ayrshires, Chapter 8: Brown Swiss, Chapter 9: Minor Breeds, Chapter 10: Dual Purpose Cattle, Chapter 11: General Considerations In Selecting A Breed, Chapter 12: Selection Of The Individual Cow, Chapter 13: Selection Of The Cow By Records, Chapter 14: Selection, Care And Mangement Of The Sire, Chapter 15: Dairy Cattle Breeding, Chapter 16: Calf Feeding And Raising, Chapter 17: Calf Raising And Calfhood Diseases, Chapter 18: The Growing Heifer, Chapter 19: Artificial Breeding, Chapter 20: Registered Herds: The Aesthetic And Business Sides Of The Purebred Business, Chapter 21 & 22: Care And Management, Chapter 23: Milking Factors Influencing The Quantity And Quality Of Milk, Chapter 24: Common Ailments Of Cattle, Chapter 25: Digestion In The Ruminant, Chapter 26 & 27: Feeding For Milk Production, Chapter 28: Characterstics Of Common Feeds, Chapter 29: The Feeding Standard And The Calculation Of Rations, Chapter 30: The Silo And Silage, Chapter 31: Pastures And Soiling Crops, Chapter 31: Barns For Cows, Chapter 32: Handling Manure: Material For Bedding.
Reproduction in Cattle
Author: Peter J. H. BallPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1405148012
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Cattle play a fundamental role in animal agriculture throughout the world. They not only provide us with a vital food source, but they also provide us with fertilizer and fuel. Keeping reproduction levels at an optimum level is therefore essential, but this is often a complicated process, especially with modern, high yielding cows. Written in a practical and user-friendly style, this book aims to help the reader understand cattle reproduction by explaining the underlying physiology of the reproductive process and the role and importance of pharmacology and technology, and showing how management techniques can improve reproductive efficiency. This edition includes: Recent research findings on the physiology of the oestrous cycle and its control; New techniques for monitoring and manipulating reproduction, including pregnancy diagnosis and embryo transfer; Advice on identifying common infertility problems and how to prevent and treat them. Reproduction Cattle 3e is essential reading for veterinary and agricultural students, as well as veterinarians and farmers involved in cattle reproduction.
Dairy Cattle Fertility & Sterility
Author: Publisher: Hoard's Dairyman Books
ISBN: 9780932147271
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
The Cow
Author: Milburn Matthew MPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781019933800
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This comprehensive guide to cow dairy husbandry and cattle breeding is an essential resource for farmers, veterinarians, and anyone interested in animal husbandry. Drawing on their extensive experience raising dairy cows, the authors provide practical advice on feeding, breeding, health care, and milk production. The book covers a wide range of topics, from selecting the right breed to managing herd health, and is illustrated with numerous photographs and diagrams. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.