Author: Desmond HillPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Cattle and Buffalo Meat Production in the Tropics
Diseases of Cattle in the Tropics
Author: Miodrag RisticPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401190348
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 800
Book Description
Most of the future increase in livestock production is expected to occur in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Cattle are the most numerous of the ruminant species in the tropics and provide the largest quantity of animal food products. More than one-third of the world's cattle are found in the tropics. Disease is the major factor which prohibits full utilization of these regions for cattle production. Various infectious and transmissible viral, rick ettsial, bacterial, and particularly protozoan and helminthic diseases, are widespread in the tropics and exert a heavy toll on the existing cattle industry there. This uncontrolled disease situation also discourages investment in cattle industries by private and government sectors. In Africa alone, it is estimated that 125 million head of cattle could be accommodated in the tropical rainbelt if the disease and other animal husbandry factors could be resolved. The potential of efficient cattle production under more favorable conditions prompted various international agencies to establish a multi million dollar International Laboratory for Research in Animal Diseases (ILRAD) in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa. In South America, principal sites for raising cattle are shifting to the savannah lands because the more fertile soils are being used for crop produc tion, however, in the savannahs also, disease remains the most powerful deterrent in implementing the cattle industry.
Livestock and Animal Products in the Tropics - Containing Information on Zebu, Cattle, Swine, Buffalo and Other Tropical Livestock
Author: Ralph L. WattsPublisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447482956
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
This volume looks at the different varieties of livestock to be found in the tropics, as well as the products that they can produce for profit. Dealing with everything from cattle and swine to Zebu and more exotic examples, this book is highly recommended for those with an interest in tropical livestock farming. Contents include: “Farming”, “Livestock and Animal Products”, “Dairying”, “Beef Cattle”, “Zebu”, “Buffalo”, “Horses and Mules”, “Swine”, “Sheep”, “Goats”, “Camel”, “Llama and Alpaca”, “Elephant”, “Poultry”, “Ostriches”, “Silk”, “Bees”, “Shellac”, “Cochineal”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on farming.
Developing Modern Livestock Production in Tropical Countries
Author: Danung Nur AdliPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1000929647
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
The Animal Production International Seminar (APIS) is the first international conference held by the Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Brawijaya. APIS was held for the first time in 2010 and was repeated every three years. In 2022, the 5th APIS was organized as an online meeting. The Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Brawijaya, is optimistic that the results of the 5th APIS will just be as successful as the 4th APIS in 2019. The theme of 5th APIS was "Developing Modern Livestock Production in Tropical Countries". The 5th APIS discussed matters related to strategies for developing modern livestock production in several tropical countries. The participants of 5th APIS, including keynote speakers and invited speakers, are from various countries (tropical and sub-tropical). These proceedings present the selected papers from the 5th APIS conference. The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.
Characterization of Beef Cattle Farming in the Atlantic Zone of Costa Rica
Author: Publisher: Bib. Orton IICA / CATIE
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Tackling Climate Change Through Livestock
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsPublisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 925107920X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
Greenhouse gas emissions by the livestock sector could be cut by as much as 30 percent through the wider use of existing best practices and technologies. FAO conducted a detailed analysis of GHG emissions at multiple stages of various livestock supply chains, including the production and transport of animal feed, on-farm energy use, emissions from animal digestion and manure decay, as well as the post-slaughter transport, refrigeration and packaging of animal products. This report represents the most comprehensive estimate made to-date of livestocks contribution to global warming as well as the sectors potential to help tackle the problem. This publication is aimed at professionals in food and agriculture as well as policy makers.
Animal Production in the Tropics
Author: Jean PagotPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animal husbandry
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
A text which starts with a tropical approach by considering the natur e, diversity and resources of tropical regions. Climate and its biolo gical implications are analysed in detail, especially with regard to heat and water. The approach continues its environmental emphasis with its treat ment of nutritional resources and disease. There is an in depth treat ment of genetics and breeds of cattle, sheep and goats. Farming syste ms and economic considerations round off what is a wide-ranging and detai led introduction to animal production in the tropics, with an empha sis of ruminants.
Utilization of Tropical Foods: Animal products
Author: J. F. RedheadPublisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251028780
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
A Clash of Paradigms: Response and Development in the South Pacific
Author: Suan MaiavaPublisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040278787
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
This title was first published in 2001. This study indicates that researchers have far to go in understanding and assessing how development projects work. The author shows that, often, the perception of failure is not shared by those whom were intended to benefit. She uses a case study of Samoan villagers introduced to cattle farming to examine the wider development process and challenge the conventional theories. By drawing on people-centred perspectives that give much greater weight to the role of culture in development, the volume does not simply criticize development project management, but suggests practical and positive ways forward, encouraging spontaneous indigenous development which should be supported by projects where appropriate.
Livestock and Wealth Creation
Author: E. OwenPublisher: 5m Books Ltd
ISBN: 1910455776
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 602
Book Description
This unique report involving 105 contributors from 26 countries provides invaluable information concerning livestock keeping and poverty alleviation in developing countries.