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Published by Wageningen in 2007 Gaining the Edge in Pork and Poultry Production

How to Enhance Efficiency, Quality and Safety   Global pork and poultry production has become an extremely competitive industry. There is more pork consumed in the world than any other meat and intense competition to attract and retain customers. Consumers continue to demand safe, high quality pigmeat and poultry products at competitive prices compared to other high protein food alternatives. To ensure sustainability of both the pig and poultry industries, producers must endeavour to seek new technologies to improve production efficiency whilst lowering the cost of production and producing a quality product. This edited (by J.A. Taylor-Pickard, P. Spring) collection of articles is from a series of seminars by the world's leading authorities in the field of swine and poultry nutrition and production. The fundamental theme is to re-examine the current trends in productivity within the pig and poultry industries, and to identify nutritional and managerial means to improve competitiveness as well as the quality of the end product. The importance of animal health together with novel strategies for disease control and ways to minimise the environmental impact of pig and poultry production are covered. The book is aimed at pig unit managers, consultants, nutritionists and animal producers as well as students and researchers studying livestock and applied biological sciences.   TABLE OF CONTENTS Ordering links: United Kingdom   Netherlands (both deliver worldwide)

 

Production Diseases in Farm Animals

Includes CD of Proceedings of International Conference on Production Diseases in Farm Animals   High producing farm animals are permanently challenged by a variety of factors: lack of proper nutrition (deficiency, excess, toxicity), housing systems, infections and stress. The incidence, course and outcome of production diseases are changing continuously. Therefore, new information on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of production diseases is needed. These problems are complicated by the discussion of animal welfare, the rapid changes in agricultural production and the economics of production. The following key topics are handled: alternatives to growth-promoting antibacterial agents; chronic inflammation and animal production; animal behaviour and welfare in intensive production systems; epidemiology of production diseases; new techniques in immunoprophylaxis; nutrition-immunology and production-immunology relationships; phosphorus nutrition - animal health and environmental concerns; application of genomics to production disease; role of specific fatty acids in animal health, reproduction, and performance; trace mineral nutrition and metabolism   TABLE OF CONTENTS Ordering links: Canada   UK & Europe (all deliver worldwide)

 

Changing European Farming Systems for a Better Future: New Visions for Rural Areas

AN HOLISTIC APPROACH TO FARM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT! Hardcover 480 pages Changes in market organisation, climatic conditions and societal demands on food quality, animal welfare and environmental quality have created new conditions for farming families to develop their businesses as well as specialist farm advisors and policy makers. New social, technical and economic solutions for farming and rural areas are subject to review in this inspiring new book. New visions and perspectives for farms, farm products and rural areas - many of these were a collective development by coalitions of farmers, farmer representatives, researchers, civilians and/or policy makers. Contributions come from specialists involved in crop and animal production worldwide. There are sections on natural resources management, development of sustainable rural systems, future perspectives for farming families, knowledge systems in transition and learning processes in multi-stakeholder processes. A unique collection of contributions presenting insights from both biophysical and social science, showing where practice meets analysis and reflection - offers new perspectives not only for the EU but for rural areas throughout the world! TABLE OF CONTENTS New or Used Copy Ordering: Netherlands   Canada   UK & Europe (all deliver worldwide)

 

Livestock Production and Society

Edited by Dr. R. Geers & Professor F. Madec   Regional patterns of livestock & poultry production in Europe Values and culture in society: origins and relationship with livestock Public perception of food safety EU Legislation & Regulations + Environmental Issues Sustainable agriculture - Sustainable development Nutrition regimes reduce pig manure nitrogen, phosphorus, trace elements Bioaerosol emission from animal houses - Bioscrubbers & Biofilters Manure management & treatment options Alternative production systems for pigs, sheep, cattle Automatic on-line monitoring of livestock - Precision Livestock Farming Real-time sounds analysis to monitor health status of pig herds     The different issues are developed by well-known experts in their field of work. They are dealing with the latest developments in livestock production in relation to social concerns - regulations, risk communication, reduction of environmental impact, sustainability and economic and social impacts of alternative strategies - and production systems (including transport and slaughter, feeding strategies, waste management and emerging monitoring technology).   TABLE OF CONTENTS Order pages: Netherlands   Canada   UK & Europe (all deliver worldwide)

 

Weaning the Pig:  Concepts and Consequences 32 Authors include Prof. Peter Brooks, Dr. F. Madec, J.R. Pluske, J. Le Dividich & M.W.A. Verstegen Wageningen Agricultural University Includes Growth of the weaned pig Nutritional management of the pig in preparation for weaning Behavioural changes & adaptations associated with weaning Factors affecting voluntary feed intake in weaned piglets Digestive physiology of the weaner hog Aspects of intestinal immunity in the pig around weaning time Nutritional requirements of the weaned pig Environmental requirements & housing of weaned hogs Saving and rearing underprivileged & supernumerary piglets - improving health at weaning Providing assistance to piglets at birth, Cross-fostering, Split weaning Growth potential of underprivileged piglets All-in / All-out management system for farrowing and weaner housing Segregated Early Weaning for Disease Control Productivity and Longevity of Weaned Sows - Reproductive causes of culling Amazon Order Pages: USA   Canada   United Kingdom (both deliver worldwide)

 

The Lactating Sow:  Behaviour - Physiology - Management - Nutrition Sections by Prof. Colin Whittemore, Prof. Peter Brooks, Editors: Verstegen, Moughan & Schrama Wageningen Agricultural University - Massey University New Zealand 17 chapters - Expert Authors - 350 pages Summary Overview of biological & zootechnical aspects of lactation in sows Colostral and sow's milk nutrient composition Immunological aspects & Piglet digestion of sow's milk Major factors affecting lactation performance Genetic heritability, diet nutrition, pregnancy feeding, age factors Environmental requirements of lactating sows Relationship between nutritional strategy & reproduction Chapters Composition of porcine colostrum & sow's milk Factors influencing the utilisation of pig colostrum & milk Genetic influences on milk quantity in sows Energetic efficiency of milk production in sows Dietary amino acids & sow milk production Dietary fat & milk production in pigs Nutrition effects in lactation & weaning to oestrus interval Influence of pregnancy feeding on sow lactation performance Nitrogen intake & metabolism during sow pregnancy & lactation Nutritional & feeding strategy & reproduction in female pigs Lactational effects on the endocrinology of reproduction in sows Modelling metabolism of the lactating sow Thermal environment & housing requirements of lactating sows Influence of sow & piglet characteristics & environmental conditions on milk production Behaviour of sows & suckling baby piglets during lactation Used & New Copy - Order Pages: USA     Canada     Netherlands     United Kingdom (all deliver world-wide)

 

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Start Farming Pigs - A Beginner's Guide to Pig-Keeping by Andy Case Written for the smallholder pig keeper this guide gives clear instructions on the care and management of outdoor pigs on a small scale farm. Ordering details: USA     Canada     UK & Europe             (all deliver world-wide)

 

The Biological Potential of Swine

Author of "The Whole Hog - Exploring the Extraordinary Potential of Pigs" is biologist Lyall Watson who has tracked pigs in the wild, observed their resourceful and playful lives and deciphered their language of vocal sounds. During forty million years of evolution, pigs have become increasingly versatile, gregarious and more curious. Sixteen species of wild pigs are found over all continents except Australia (feral pigs only) and Antarctica. Ordering details: USA   Canada   UK & Europe (all deliver world-wide)

 
Small-Scale Pig Raising
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Dirk Van Loon & Dick Van Loon
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Practical Pig Keeping
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Paul Smith
Hardcover 208 pages
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The Weaner Pig: Nutrition and Management - NEW!!

by Dr. Mike A. Varley & Dr. Julian Wiseman
Hardback - 352 pages Approx price: US$100   UK£55 currency calculator
 
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Human-Livestock Interactions::
The Stockperson & Productivity & Welfare of Intensively Farmed Animals

by Paul H. Hemsworth & G.J. Coleman
Hardcover 176 pages Approx price: US$55   UK£30
 
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Pig Stockmanship: Garth Pig Stockmanship Standards

by Dr. John Carr
The Garth Veterinary Practice, Beeford, Yorkshire
Paperback 62 pages Approx price: US$5   UK£8 currency conversion calculator
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Harris on the Pig: Practical Hints for Pig Farmers

by Joseph Harris & Noel Perrin
Paperback 280 pages Approx price: US$12   UK£8 currency calculator

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