Author: David CottlePublisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643109897
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 583
Book Description
Covers all aspects of the beef industry from paddock to plate.
Beef Cattle Production and Trade
Author: David CottlePublisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643109897
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 583
Book Description
Covers all aspects of the beef industry from paddock to plate.
Cattle
Author: Primary Industries Standing CommitteePublisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 9780643091160
Category : Animal welfare
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
This code is intended as a guide for all people responsible for the care and management of cattle. The code aims to set an industry standard by defining acceptable cattle management practices in situations, which vary from extensive grazing to close confinement and housing. Whatever the form of husbandry, owners and managers have a responsibility for the health, welfare and considerate treatment of the animals under their control so that stress to the animals is minimised. The basic needs of cattle for adequate food, water, air, shelter, comfort and freedom to move and express normal behavior patterns are considered in this document, irrespective of the type of husbandry practiced.
Animal Health and Welfare in Livestock Production Enterprises
Author: Richard SkibaPublisher: After Midnight Publishing
ISBN: 1763696499
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 920
Book Description
This book provides a comprehensive overview of animal health and welfare practices in livestock production enterprises, focusing on the essential principles that ensure the well-being, productivity, and longevity of animals raised for food and agricultural purposes. It covers critical aspects of livestock management, including the provision of adequate nutrition, proper housing, disease prevention, and effective medical care. The book emphasizes creating environments that minimize stress, prevent injury, and promote natural behaviours in animals, which are key to enhancing their overall productivity and quality. In addition to animal welfare, the book explores how modern livestock enterprises integrate environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance. It highlights the importance of adhering to ethical guidelines and industry standards, ensuring humane treatment while optimizing farm efficiency. Topics such as resource management, sustainable grazing, water conservation, and waste management are explored in depth. Key chapters include animal welfare policies, signs of welfare issues, prevention and treatment strategies, transportation of livestock, health assessments, and maintaining proper nutrition and water supplies. This book serves as a valuable resource for farmers, livestock managers, and agricultural professionals committed to improving both animal welfare and farm sustainability.
Beef Cattle Feedlots in Australia
Author: Australia. Parliament. Senate. Standing Committee on Rural and Regional AffairsPublisher: AusInfo
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Livestock's Long Shadow
Author: Henning SteinfeldPublisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251055717
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
"The assessment builds on the work of the Livestock, Environment and Development (LEAD) Initiative"--Pref.
Animal Production Food Safety Challenges in Global Markets
Author: S. A. SlorachPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural industries
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Description des dangers susceptibles de survenir dans les élevages et pouvant menacer la sécurité sanitaire des aliments d'origine animale (maladies infectieuses, résidus de médicaments ...). Présentation des politiques et des mesures de sécurité sanitaire, des responsabilités des services vétérinaires et du renforcement de l'investissement public.
Cattle Welfare in Dairy and Beef Systems
Author: Marie HaskellPublisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3031210204
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
This book provides a comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the welfare of cattle. It starts with a consideration of animal welfare science and its application to the management of cattle and moves through to discussions of the challenges and opportunities for providing good welfare for cattle in farming and husbandry systems across the globe. The first section comprises three chapters that discuss the social, behavioural and physiological methods that can be used to assess welfare in cattle. The second section considers the welfare challenges of beef and dairy cattle in extensive and intensive systems. The third section details welfare challenges such as at slaughter, during handling and in the growing period and details solutions such as the use of sensors and application of animal breeding techniques. The final section addresses welfare challenges and solutions in achieving sustainability, in smallholder farms in Africa and new entrant dairying in Asia and cow shelters in India. This work makes a valuable contribution to the field of animal welfare and modern livestock farming. It is a must-read for researchers and students, veterinarians as well as industry personnel and informed farmers and producers.
The New South Wales Feedlot Manual
Author: Publisher:
ISBN: 9780731056477
Category : Beef cattle
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Livestock and the Environment
Author: M. L. RowePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animal waste
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Livestock Handling and Transport, 5th Edition
Author: Temple GrandinPublisher: CABI
ISBN: 1786399156
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 485
Book Description
Edited by world-renowned animal scientist Dr Temple Grandin, this practical book integrates scientific research and industry literature on cattle, pigs, poultry, sheep, goats, deer, and horses, in both the developed and developing world, to provide a practical guide to humane handling and minimizing animal stress.