Alternative Health Practices for Livestock Contributor(s): Morris, Thomas (Author), Keilty, Michael (Author) |
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ISBN: 0813817641 ISBN-13: 9780813817644 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $155.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2005 Annotation: The idea that current methods of food production are not sustainable in the long-term is a controversial topic. This book provides information that will advance a form of livestock production that meets the long- and short-term goals of human food production, minimizing degradation of natural resources. Important concerns regarding food safety, particularly antibiotic and chemical residues in meat, milk and other livestock foods, have stimulated renewed interest in alternative methods of promoting livestock health. "Alternative Health Practices for Livestock" is the first compilation of its kind for veterinarians, agriculture extension educators and livestock producers. It provides a well-referenced overview of some of the alternative livestock practices currently being examined. Key Features: |
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BISAC Categories: - Medical | Veterinary Medicine - Food Animal - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Animal Husbandry |
Dewey: 636.089 |
LCCN: 2005024520 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 7.16" W x 10.32" (1.52 lbs) 224 pages |
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Publisher Description: The idea that current methods of food production are not sustainable in the long-term is a controversial topic. This book provides information that will advance a form of livestock production that meets the long- and short-term goals of human food production, minimizing degradation of natural resources. Important concerns regarding food safety, particularly antibiotic and chemical residues in meat, milk and other livestock foods, have stimulated renewed interest in alternative methods of promoting livestock health. Alternative Health Practices for Livestock is the first compilation of its kind for veterinarians, agriculture extension educators and livestock producers. It provides a well-referenced overview of some of the alternative livestock practices currently being examined. Key Features:
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