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Author:   Ray Herren
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 22.10cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 27.70cm
Weight:   1.022kg
ISBN:  

9781401870997

ISBN 10:   1401870996
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   28 December 2006
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Animal Agriculture as Science Chapter 2: The Classification of Agricultural Animals Chapter 3: The Beef Industry Chapter 4: The Dairy Industry Chapter 5: The Swine Industry Chapter 6: The Poultry Industry Chapter 7: The Sheep Industry Chapter 8: The Horse Industry Chapter 9: The Aquaculture Industry Chapter 10: The Small Animal Industry Chapter 11: Alternative Animal Agriculture Chapter 12: The Honey Bee Industry Chapter 13: Animal Behavior Chapter 14: Animal Genetics Chapter 15: The Scientific Selection of Agricultural Animals Chapter 16: The Reproduction Process Chapter 17: Cloning Animals Chapter 18: Animal Growth and Development Chapter 19: Animal Nutrition Chapter 20: Meat Science Chapter 21: Parasites of Agricultural Animals Chapter 22: Animal Diseases Chapter 23: The Issue of Animal Welfare Chapter 24: Consumer Concerns Chapter 25: Careers in Animal Science Appendix A: Examples of Common Livestock Breeds Glossary References Index

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My students get Life Science credit so I must cover many of the basic science principles as well as principles of animal sceince. For this reason, I like the fact that the lab manual starts students with some basic science labs, like the Scientific Methos and Calssification.

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Ray V. Herren has been actively involved in agriculture for most of his life. He grew up on a diversified farm, where he played a major role in the production of livestock. He obtained a bachelor of science degree in agricultural education from Auburn University, a master's degree in agribusiness education from Alabama A & M, and a Doctorate in Vocational Education (with an emphasis in agricultural education) from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Dr. Herren has taught at Virginia Tech, Oregon State University, and the University of Georgia in Athens, where he recently retired as head of the Department of Agriculture Leadership, Education, and Communication. In addition to serving as a national leader in the Future Farmers of America (FFA) alumni organization, he has served on numerous committees from the local to international level, including a national task force to develop FFA programs for middle school and the national committee for career development events. His prolific scholarly activity includes 26 journal articles, 51 invited or refereed presentations, and 12 books and manuals. He has also earned several awards for his commitment to service, as well as UGA's prestigious College of Education Outstanding Teaching Award.

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