| Animal Health and Welfare in Organic Agriculture Contributor(s): Vaarst, M. (Author), Roderick, S. (Author), Lund, V. (Author) |
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ISBN: 085199668X ISBN-13: 9780851996684 Publisher: Cabi OUR PRICE: $206.82 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2003 Annotation: The rapid growth of organic farming has been among the most remarkable changes in global agriculture in recent decades. However, more attention was initially aid to the crop side of organic systems, and animals are a lower priority in formal research and the development of organic farming. But now, that has changed. There is now greater recognition of the need to understand animal health and welfare better. The purpose of this book is to further the understanding of organic animal husbandry and to demonstrate practical solutions and innovative methods, drawing mainly on research and practical experience with organic farming in Europe. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Agronomy - General - Technology & Engineering | Optics - Medical | Veterinary Medicine - General |
| Dewey: 631.584 |
| LCCN: 2003011238 |
| Physical Information: 1.25" H x 6.47" W x 9.29" (2.20 lbs) 448 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The rapid growth of organic farming has been among the most remarkable changes in global agriculture in recent decades. However, more attention was initially aid to the crop side of organic systems, and animals are a lower priority in formal research and the development of organic farming. But now, that has changed. There is now greater recognition of the need to understand animal health and welfare better. The purpose of this book is to further the understanding of organic animal husbandry and to demonstrate practical solutions and innovative methods, drawing mainly on research and practical experience with organic farming in Europe. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lockeretz, W.: - W. Lockeretz is at Tufts University, Massachusetts. |