Acidifiers In Animal Nutrition

£25.00

This book provides an overview on the use of acidifiers in animal nutrition & their beneficial effects on livestock and aquaculture. It contains a compilation of papers from research institutes and the industry worldwide related to that topic. The editor and authors who contributed to this book hope that further scientific development in this area will boost discussions on future research, leading to more in-depth knowledge on the mode of action and benefits of acidifiers in animal nutrition.

Appliance Of Pig Science

£9.50

This volume discusses how the pig industry, as a whole, can close the loop and meet the needs of today's researcher, processor, producer and consumer. Views are presented on five key areas of debate: Science into practice; Who matters? The changing market; A return to competitiveness; Dealing with the inevitable; Innovation and inspiration. Also included is a chapter on the nutritional control of Salmonella (workshop) together with the posters that were presented at the meeting.

Applied Nutrition For Young Pigs

£70.00

This book explains how to provide accurate nutrition to young pigs under commercial conditions, in order to achieve maximum growth performance at minimal cost. It includes coverage of nutritional physiology, nutrient requirements and idiosyncrasies, ingredients and diets, feed programs and management systems.

Control Of Pig Reproduction VII (SRF 62)

£45.00

As a continuation of the earlier volumes in this series, the proceedings of the Seventh International Conference provide an authoritative and up to date source of information on research in pig reproduction. This will be an invaluable resource for students, teachers, veterinarians, consultants and technologists with an interest in all aspects of pig reproduction.

Control Of Pig Reproduction VIII

£75.00

As a continuation of the earlier volumes in this series, the proceedings of the 8th Conference provide an authoritative and up to date source of information on research in pig reproduction. This will be an invaluable resource for students, teachers, veterinarians, consultants and technologists with an interest in all aspects of pig reproduction.

Farm Animal Genetic Resources

£10.00

This book provides an overview of developments in the conservation and sustainable utilisation of Farm Animal Genetic Resources. It is based on presentations given at a conference on this subject co-organised by the British Society of Animal Science, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Rare Breeds Survival Trust and the Sheep Trust.

Garth Pig Stockmanship Standards

£7.95

This book is a compilation of the Garth Veterinary Groups stockmanship standards put together by John Carr. There are 9 sections detailing various standards and useful information for the stockman. The nine sections are: Targets, Medicines, General Information, Nutrition and Feed, Water, Air, Flooring, Breeding, and Miscellaneous.

Growth Of Farm Animals

£29.50

An understanding of the processes that change the shape and composition of farm animals is fundamental to all aspects of production. The book provides a comprehensive picture of how animals grow, change in shape and in composition, and of the factors which affect growth processes and dictate the extent and direction of changes within the animal.

Gut Environment Of Pigs

£35.00

This book brings together in one volume recent knowledge of mechanisms which determines the ability of the gastrointestinal tract to withstand damage that potentially may be aimed against it. Also, the use of feed additives and probiotics as alternatives to antibiotics as growth promoters, safety aspects on non-use of antibiotics, as well as the current status of the use of antibiotics and probiotics in the EU is discussed.

Interfacing Immunity, Gut Health And Performance

£30.00

This book aims to give an overview of key elements of related disciplines, some highly technical, whilst relating the science back to practical animal production. It is intended as an update on the status of specialised topics such as digestive physiology, gut microbiology and immunology. As animal science becomes more 'multi-factorial' in its nature, understanding across disciplines will become crucial in adapting animal production practices to meet both economic and welfare demands.

Livestock And Wealth Creation

£42.50

This unique textbook is the product of a south/north, east/west collaboration, involving 105 contributors from 26 countries. It will be invaluable to all concerned with livestock keeping and poverty alleviation in developing countries, especially lecturers, students, NGOs, policy makers and those working with resource-poor livestock-keepers.

Managing Pig Health And The Treatment Of Disease

£95.00

Managing Pig Health and the Treatment of Disease has been written with a clear objective - to help all those associated with pig production, especially farmers and advisors, to understand, identify, manage and treat disease problems that are specific to pig farms. The information in our Pig Health database is based on this book, so if you haven't already why not have a browse through the database. This will allow you to view the extensive knowledge contained within this book.

Nutrition Of Sows And Boars

£20.00

This book aims to provide information to allow the development of appropriate feeding strategies for sows and boars. In addition to basic scientific knowledge, practical guidelines and indices of reproduction are given, commensurate with good performance, health and welfare. This comprehensive work will be an invaluable source of reference for students, research scientists, veterinarians and all those engaged in practical pig production.

Nutritional Approaches To Arresting The Decline In Fertility Of Pigs And Poultry

£68.00

Continued genetic development of pigs and poultry has been the foundation of profitable production within a competitive market. However, the challenges of these production increases have undoubtedly taken their toll on reproductive function in all breeding livestock, with the incidence of infertility increasing at an alarming rate. For example, it has recently been estimated that over 40% of sows are culled due to fertility problems, compared to just 2% with feet and leg issues.

Paradigms In Pig Science

£70.00

Regular meetings on Pig Science held at the University of Nottingham within the Easter School series, have become an established part of the international conference calendar with gatherings held every 4-5 years. Principles of Pig Science was held in 1993; Progress in Pig Science in 1997 and Perspectives in Pig Science in 2002. The latest meeting was held in July 2007, to coincide with the Chinese Year of the Pig, named Paradigms in Pig Science.

Perfecting The Pig Environment

£28.00

Like its predecessor, this publication is written for students and those professionals who choose to work at the sharp end of the pig industry and are driven by a desire to improve the environment that farmers provide for pigs.

Perspectives In Pig Science

£65.00

Following the success of Principles of Pig Science and Progress in Pig Science, this volume also covers a broad range of topics of critical importance to pig scientists and producers. Perspectives in Pig Science brings together papers by some of the world's leading authorities, in five key areas: breeding and genetics; management; marketing and meat quality; health and welfare; reproduction and reproductive management, and nutrition.

Phytogenics In Animal Nutrition: Natural Concepts To Optimize Gut Health And Performance

£35.00

This compendium represents a review of existing knowledge, as well as a basis for future research and development for scientists and the feed industry in order to develop efficacious phytogenic preparations for animal nutrition.

Pig Environment Problems

£20.00

Although a technical publication, this is written for students and professionals who want to understand and enjoy pigs and enhance pig comfort. It aims to help both pig people and engineers obtain a better grasp of the key components of the pig environment and establish some common ground. It nurtures an attitude of continuous improvement that will not only better the lot of pigs and pig people but also increase the likelihood of improved consumer satisfaction and sustained profitability.

Pig Production - What The Textbooks Don't Tell You

£37.50

Full of practical advice this unusual and innovative book discusses in depth as many as 50 subjects which, for understandable reasons, may not have been adequately covered by the 35 pig textbooks in the author's reference library. Five sections deal with pig business management; minimizing disease; new developments in current and future pig production; ideas which maximize profit; and 14 subjects written specifically for the stockperson/pig technician.

Pig Production Problems: John Gadd's Guide To Their Solutions

£65.00

Solving problems on pig farms doesn't get any easier with the passage of time. This is an intensely practical book which deals with pig production problems all over the world. As well as compiling a series of checklists, the author provides the reasons why the actions should be considered and, where available, gives the back-up evidence from trial work. Equally important are the econometrics (cost-effectiveness) of the advice given - the author is a pioneer in this field.

Pig Signals: Look, Think And Act

£24.91

Pigs are constantly giving out signals about their health, well-being, and performance. The art is to perceive these signals and to use them to monitor and improve the nutrition, care and housing of your animals. Veterinary surgeons and pig enthusiasts Jan Hulsen and Kees Scheepens wrote Pig Signals based on their expertise and extensive experience with farmers and their pigs. They created this richly-illustrated book as an ideal practical guide and essential reference book.

Pocket Guide To Recognising And Treating Pig Diseases

£23.50

This pocket guide has been written as a companion to Managing Pig Health and the Treatment of Disease. The book, which has over 300 pages provides quick and easy reference to identifying and treating pig diseases.

Pocket Guide To Recognising And Treating Pig Infertility

£23.50

This paperback pocket guide has been written as a second companion to Managing Pig Health and the Treatment of Disease. The book, which has over 200 pages provides quick and easy reference to identifying and treating pig infertility.

Porcine Meat Inspection

£40.00

The fourth in the highly acclaimed series of Meat Inspection Handbooks. The full colour photographs make this another invaluable tool for all those for whom knowledge of porcine anatomy, diseases and other conditions is required, including veterinary surgeons and meat inspectors within the abattoir, and also producers who will be receiving condemnation data from these establishments.

Principles Of Pig Science

£50.00

This book brings together in one volume a breadth of understanding of the basic principles of pig science. It seeks to provide a foundation for the scientist, veterinarian, adviser and farmer. The chapters have been chosen for their contribution to the fast-changing knowledge in their subjects. With a greater realisation of the needs of the consumer and the environmentalist, the underlying science and technology of these areas is highlighted.

Profitable Pig Production Management

£45.00

This is the third textbook from this award-winning and internationally-recognised pig consultant. Having already covered 'Pig production Problems' and their solutions followed by 'What the Textbooks don't tell You', this new book goes further in providing practical, easy-to-understand advice on all the important management techniques used by the most successful pig producers today. It also describes and analyses likely future developments and how they might fit in to the economic scene.

Recent Advances In Animal Nutrition - 2001

£15.00

This book contains the proceedings of the 35th University of Nottingham Feed Conference. The general theme of the conference was meeting consumer demands for safe food produced from healthy animals.

Recent Advances In Animal Nutrition - 2002

£15.00

This book contains the proceedings of the 36th University of Nottingham Feed Conference. The general themes of the conference were international food safety, feed standards, environmental concerns and animal health. In all chapters the authors have translated scientific principles into practical recommendations.

Recent Advances In Animal Nutrition - 2003

£15.00

This book contains the proceedings of the 37th University of Nottingham Feed Conference. Authors of all chapters are international experts in their fields and have provided comprehensive analyses of the issues together with practical applications. This book is essential reading for all involved in animal production science / practice, including researchers, consultants, animal science students, legislators and practitioners.

Recent Advances In Animal Nutrition - 2004

£35.00

This book contains the proceedings of the 38th University of Nottingham Feed Conference, where topical issues facing the animal feed industry were addressed. Current trends in the feed industry are towards increasing globalisation, as highlighted in a paper on the Asian livestock industry, and tighter legislation, as discussed in several papers on aspects of legislation and analysis of raw materials.

Recent Advances In Animal Nutrition - 2005

£35.00

This book contains the proceedings of the 39th University of Nottingham Feed Conference. Authors of all chapters are international experts in their fields and have provided comprehensive analyses of the issues together with practical applications. This book is essential reading for all involved in animal production science/practice, including researchers, consultants, animal science students, legislators and practitioners.

Recent Advances In Animal Nutrition - 2006

£65.00

This book contains the proceedings of the 40th University of Nottingham Feed Conference. Authors of all chapters are international experts in their fields and have provided comprehensive analyses of the issues together with practical applications. This book is essential reading for all involved in animal production science/practice, including researchers, consultants, animal science students, legislators and practitioners.

Recent Advances In Animal Nutrition - 2007

£65.00

This book contains the proceedings of the 41st University of Nottingham Feed Conference held in September 2007. Authors of all chapters are international experts in their fields and have provided comprehensive analyses of the issues together with practical applications. This book is essential reading for all involved in animal production science/practice, including researchers, consultants, animal science students, legislators and practitioners.

Recent Advances In Animal Nutrition - 2008

£65.00

This book contains the proceedings of the 42nd University of Nottingham Feed Conference held in September 2008. Authors of all chapters are international experts in their fields and have provided comprehensive analyses of the issues together with practical applications. This book is essential reading for all involved in animal production science/practice, including researchers, consultants, animal science students, legislators and practitioners.

Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition - 2009

£65.00

This book contains the proceedings of the 43rd University of Nottingham Feed Conference. All chapters are written by international experts and provide comprehensive analyses of issues alongside practical applications. This book is essential reading for anyone involved in the livestock industry, including nutritionists, feed suppliers, researchers, consultants, animal science students, legislators and veterinary practitioners.

Recent Developments In Non-Ruminant Nutrition

£55.00

Following demand and the success of previous compendia, it was decided to bring together chapters with the common theme of non-ruminant nutrition under one cover to provide a very convenient reference for a wide range of subjects under this general heading. The book is an extremely informative collection of reviews of high scientific quality, which will appeal to teachers, students, researchers, and the animal feed industry worldwide.

Recent Developments In Pig Nutrition - 3

£47.50

Changes in the pig industry mean that it is becoming even more important to keep abreast of developments in science and technology. Major changes in legislation concerned with animal welfare and food safety have greatly affected pig production systems, particularly in Europe. The development of modern genotypes has necessitated a revaluation of the ways in which pigs respond to nutrients under different environmental conditions.

Redefining Mineral Nutrition

£45.00

Featuring papers from some of the world's leading authorities, the aim of this volume is to re-examine the current status of mineral recommendations and to look at how minerals are applied in feeds for poultry, pigs and ruminants. Re-Defining Mineral Nutrition is aimed at nutritionists and animal producers as well as students and researchers studying animal and applied biological sciences.

Selenium In Nutrition And Health

£75.00

This book provides information about selenium as an important part of integrated antioxidant systems in animal and human bodies responsible for maintaining health. It contains practical advice in relation to effective usage of selenium supplements, including optimal forms and doses. It also combines fundamental information on selenium biochemistry and metabolism. It also presents the most recent findings, unresolved puzzles and future directions for selenium research.

Tables Of Composition And Nutritional Value Of Feed Materials

£43.75

This book is the result of collaborative work between INRA and the Association Française de Zootechnie (AFZ). The tables in this book present the chemical composition and nutritional values of the feed materials fed to the main farm species. The feed materials included in this publication are used both in the formulation of compound feeds and as straight feedstuffs (concentrates and by-products).

The Living Gut -2nd Edition

£28.50

The Living Gut was first published in 1994 and made a significant contribution to the understanding of the gastrointestinal tract in animal nutrition. This new edition has been thoroughly revised with the assistance of Dr. Lucy Tucker from Massey University, New Zealand.

Yields Of Farmed Species: Constraints And Opportunities In The 21st Century

£70.00

Can we expect the dramatic increases of the last century to continue? What are the yield potentials of the species which are farmed now? How will new technologies affect yields achieved in future decades? To what extent will pests, pathogens, competing demands for resources, or scruples about farming processes, curtail our ability to innovate in the production of food? Solutions to these and other issues are debated in this volume.