Achieving Sustainable Production of Pig Meat Volume 2: Animal Breeding and Nutrition

Author:   Prof. Julian Wiseman ,  Dr David S. Buchanan ,  Prof. Jack C. M. Dekkers ,  Prof Glen Almond
Publisher:   Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
Volume:   24
ISBN:  

9781786760920


Pages:   340
Publication Date:   09 October 2017
Format:   Hardback
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"""What sets this book apart is its provision of such a comprehensive review of developments in pig nutrition as well as breeding. To do this it brings together some of the world's leading experts in this field of research to produce an unbiased, accurate and accessible guide to a critical part of pig production."" The Pig Site Pig meat is the most widely-consumed meat in the world. Previous growth in production has relied, in part, on more intensive systems. In meeting rising demand, these systems face challenges such as the ongoing threat of zoonotic diseases, the need to improve feed efficiency in the face of rising costs, the need to reduce the environmental impact of pig production and increasing concerns about animal welfare. These challenges are addressed in the three volumes of Achieving sustainable production of pig meat. Volume 2 looks at pig breeding and nutrition. Part 1 starts by reviewing advances and constraints in conventional breeding, the development and use of molecular breeding techniques, as well as factors affecting functional traits such as reproductive and feed efficiency. The second part of the book looks at current research on meeting pig nutritional requirements, including understanding and modelling pig nutritional requirements to optimise feeding, as well as the role of vitamins, exogenous enzymes, growth promoters, prebiotics and probiotics. With its distinguished editor and international team of expert authors, this will be a standard reference for researchers in swine science as well as producers, government and other organisations involved in supporting pig production. It is accompanied by two companion volumes which focus on safety, quality and sustainability as well as animal health and welfare."

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Author:   Prof. Julian Wiseman ,  Dr David S. Buchanan ,  Prof. Jack C. M. Dekkers ,  Prof Glen Almond
Publisher:   Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
Imprint:   Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
Volume:   24
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.625kg
ISBN:  

9781786760920


ISBN 10:   1786760924
Pages:   340
Publication Date:   09 October 2017
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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What sets this book apart is its provision of such a comprehensive review of developments in pig nutrition as well as breeding. To do this it brings together some of the world's leading experts in this field of research to produce an unbiased, accurate and accessible guide to a critical part of pig production. The Pig Site


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Dr Julian Wiseman is Professor of Animal Production at the University of Nottingham, UK. He has published widely in the area of non-ruminant nutrition, presented papers at some of the leading international conferences in this area and has written or edited a number of books on animal nutrition. He is co-organiser of the annual Nottingham Feed Conference.

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