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ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION OF PIG MEAT VOLUME 3
ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELFARE |
| By: |
Julian Wiseman (Editor), Alex Ramirez, Carla Gomes |
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Hardback |
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| ISBN 10: |
1786760967 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781786760968 |
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| Publisher: |
BURLEIGH DODDS SCIENCE PUBLISHING LIMITED |
| Pub. date: |
31 October, 2017 |
| Series: |
Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science 25 |
| Pages: |
300 |
| Description: |
Maintaining animal health and high standards of animal welfare are seen as key to sustainable livestock production. This volume reviews the effective management of diseases affecting pigs as well as ways of defining and promoting animal welfare in pig production. |
| Synopsis: |
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.This volume looks at animal health and welfare. Part 1 reviews the main diseases affecting pigs as well as ways of managing diseases and boosting pig immune function. Part 2 reviews what we know about pig behaviour and appropriate welfare standards. It also assesses the welfare of different groups of pigs, from gilts and sows to weaned piglets and finishing pigs, as well as transport, lairage and slaughter.With its distinguished editor and international team of expert authors, this will be a standard reference for researchers in swine science, 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 breeding and nutrition. |
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Color tables, photos and figures |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited |
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