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Pathways to Health and Disease for Dairy Cows
Inbunden, 2023
2591 kr
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Do you want to support dairy farmers in adjusting their management regarding the transition period of dairy cows? The book Pathways to health and disease for dairy cows provides veterinarians and farm advisors background information and practical tools. This unique book combines theoretical …
International Law and Business
Comparative Methods and Global Case Studies
Inbunden, 2024
1177 kr
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This book introduces law in the context of international business. The basics of law are explored using a clear comparative methodology. International and regional economic institutions are discussed, next to the fundaments of private law. These include contract law, liability law, labour law, …
Legumes in livestock and fish nutrition
Ingredients, feed value and feeding recommendations
Inbunden, 2025
1974 kr
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This book covers all aspects of legumes in the nutrition of farmed animals, including fish and shrimps. It is an important source for anyone involved in animal nutrition, whether as a scientist, consultant, in the feed industry or in farming. Ingredients and antinutritive factors of grain and green …
Unravelling desertification
Policies and actor networks in Southern Europe
Av M. Juntti
Inbunden, 2005
1473 kr
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This book analyses processes of desertification from a social science perspective and unravels the policy related to drivers of desertification. Desertification is addressed both as a concept surrounded by a multitude of different discourses and as a tangible unsustainable process that is connected …
Controlling nitrogen flows and losses
Av D.J. Hatch, D.R. Chadwick m. fl.
Inbunden, 2004
2596 kr
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"This book is a synthesis of contributions drawn from the 12th Nitrogen Workshop held at the University of Exeter, UK. It provides a valuable compilation of current research, aimed at reconciling the environmental and economic components of N cycling within the context of a productive agricultural …
Rapid methods for biological and chemical contaminants in food and feed
Av A. van Amerongen, D. Barug m. fl.
Inbunden, 2005
2673 kr
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The rapid and reliable detection of biological and chemical contaminants is extremely important in managing the safety of food and feed. "Rapid Methods" is a comprehensive reference resource for anyone interested in this subject. Developments in analytical techniques have led to the emergence of a …
Ruminant physiology
Digestion, metabolism and impact of nutrition on gene expression, immunology and stress
Av K. Sejrsen, T. Hvelplund m. fl.
Inbunden, 2006
2865 kr
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This book contains key contributions to the Xth International Symposium on Ruminant Physiology. Proceedings from past ISRP symposia have had a major influence on research and teaching in animal science over the years. Without a doubt the peer-reviewed chapters in this book, written by some of the …
Molecular breeding for the genetic improvement of forage crops and turf
Av M. Humphreys
Häftad, 2005
1247 kr
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Grassland covers 26% of the world’s total land area. It produces feed for livestock; maintains soil fertility; protects and conserves soil and water resources; creates a habitat for wildlife; provides recreational space for sport and leisure and contributes to the general landscape. This book …
Pastoral systems in marginal environments
Av J.A. Milne
Häftad, 2005
1247 kr
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Pastoral systems are some of the most fragile human ecosystems that exist and are under threat from the expansion of cultivation, changes in social patterns and climate change. These ecosystems are of major importance since they contain a rich biological and cultural diversity. The aim of the book …
Silage production and utilisation
Av R.S. Park, C.S. Mayne m. fl.
Häftad, 2005
1220 kr
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"This book is essential reading for all those involved in forage conservation and provides a fascinating insight into current practices and the science underpinning forage conservation. Key subject areas include opportunities to enhance the fermentation process through crop manipulation prior to …
Utilisation of grazed grass in temperate animal systems
Av J. Murphy
Häftad, 2005
1247 kr
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Leading authorities from wide geographical regions of the globe will review the most up-to-date information in relation to temperate grasslands. Topics covered are: nutritive value of pasture; plant characteristics conducive to high animal intake and performance; modelling of both grass growth and …
Applied equine nutrition
Equine NUtrition COnference (ENUCO) 2005
Av A. Lindner
Häftad, 2005
1284 kr
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"The content of this book gives scientifically validated practical hints or state of the art knowledge to veterinarians, breeders, riders and members of the feed industry on:- the nutrition of endurance horses;- the nutrition of growing horses to reduce prevalence of developmental orthopedic …
Antimicrobial growth promoters
Where do we go from here?
Av D. Barug, J. de Jong m. fl.
Inbunden, 2006
3016 kr
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"It is widely acknowledged that the inclusion of antimicrobial growth promoters (AGPs) in the diet of livestock increases growth rate. However, many questions arise on whether the benefits outweigh the risks, or vice versa. Recent legislative developments in the European Union and USA, …
Nutritional approaches to arresting the decline in fertility of pigs and poultry
Proceedings from Alltech's Technical Seminar Series
Av J.A. Taylor-Pickard, L. Nollet
Inbunden, 2006
2303 kr
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"Continued genetic development of pigs and poultry has been the foundation of profitable production within a competitive market. However, the challenges of these production increases have undoubtedly taken their toll on reproductive function in all breeding livestock, with the incidence of …
South American camelids research
Volume 1
Av Martina Gerke, Carlo Renieri
Häftad, 2006
1794 kr
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"South American Camelids are receiving increased interest not only in South America but also on a worldwide scale. They possess some unique features such as their fine fibre and their high adaptivity to many climatic regions across the world. Apart from the important productiveaspects, their …
Changing European farming systems for a better future
New visions for rural areas
Av Hans Langeveld, Niels Röling
Inbunden, 2006
2406 kr
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Changes in market organisation, climatic conditions and societal demands on food quality, animal welfare and environmental quality have created new conditions for farming families as well as for researchers and policy makers. New social, technical and economic solutions are needed for farming and …
Voedsel en voeding: Zin en onzin
Av Pieter Walstra, Martinus Van Boekel
Häftad, 2006
815 kr
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"Voedsel en voeding staan voortdurend in de belangstelling. Iedereen heeft er een mening over en er wordt veel zinnigs maar ook veel onzinnigs over gezegd en geschreven. De auteurs zetten in dit boek de feiten op een rij, beschrijven de complexiteit van de huidige voedselproductie, maar ontrafelen …
52nd International Congress of Meat Science and Technology
Harnessing and exploiting global opportunities
Av Declan Troy, Rachel Pearce m. fl.
Häftad, 2006
1966 kr
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"This book contains over 300 offered papers in addition to 4 papers from invited speakers presented at the 52nd International Congress of Meat Science and Technology, held in Dublin, Ireland, from 13-18 August 2006.Under the theme of harnessing and exploiting global opportunities, areas covered in …
Potato developments in a changing Europe
Av N.U. Haasse, A.J. Haverkort
Häftad, 2006
2009 kr
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"This book discusses developments in the potato industry in a rapidly changing Europe. The European Union expanded recently with ten additional countries of which many are major potato producing countries. The papers in this book reflect societal and commercial changes such as consumer behaviour …
Fishponds in farming systems
Av A.J. Zijpp, J.A.J. Verreth m. fl.
Inbunden, 2007
1866 kr
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"Throughout the last century, specialisation and intensification were buzz words for farmers in the Western world. However, this approach has not resulted in sustainable development as evidenced by the fact that scientists now need to create technologies to reduce negative impacts. In this book we …
Dietary fibre components and functions
Av Hannu Salovaara, Fred Gates m. fl.
Inbunden, 2007
2795 kr
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"Dietary fibre is of interest to both science and industry, and yet despite growing awareness of its benefits to health and nutrition, intakes remain below the recommended level. Industry has responded by developing new applications, products and processes to help consumers increase their fibre …
South American camelids research
Volume 2
Av Eduardo Frank, Marco Antonini m. fl.
Häftad, 2008
2075 kr
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South American camelids (Llamas, Alpacas, Vicuñas and Guanacos) are receiving increased interest not only in South America but also on a worldwide scale. They possess some unique features such as their fine fibre and healthy meat, and their high adaptivity to many climatic regions across the world. …
Stepping-stones to improve upon functioning of participatory agricultural extension programs
Farmer field schools in Uganda
Häftad, 2007
993 kr
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"The Farmer Field School (FFS) originated in the 1980s in the context of integrated pest management in Indonesian rice farming. With the hope that it is the remedy for agricultural extension system, FFS has been promoted as a tool for participatory learning and experimentation all over the world. …
Precision livestock farming '07
Av S. Cox
Inbunden, 2007
2170 kr
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"Precision livestock farming ’07 contains the latest scientific results from worldwide research, field studies and practical applications. The peer-reviewed papers were presented at the 3rd European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming.The major topics in this book are:- Feed quality …
Ammonia: the case of the Netherlands
Av Dick A.J. Starmans, Klaas W. van der Hoek
Inbunden, 2007
1469 kr
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"In The Netherlands an intense growth in animal husbandry has taken place during the past decades. This growth induced major shifts in the national nitrogen and ammonia balance, with feedstuff being imported from abroad and animal waste being used in excess in Dutch agricultural areas.Growing …
Social learning towards a sustainable world
Principles, perspectives, and praxis
Inbunden, 2007
1670 kr
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"This comprehensive volume - containing 27 chapters and contributions from six continents - presents and discusses key principles, perspectives, and practices of social learning in the context of sustainability. Social learning is explored from a range of fields challenged by sustainability …
Utilisation and conservation of farm animal genetic resources
Häftad, 2007
1226 kr
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"The genetic diversity comprised in farm animal species and breeds is an important resource in livestock systems. For several reasons, within the different species used for food production, only a few breeds are developed towards high-output breeds fitting in high-input systems. In this process …
Religion, International Relations and Development Cooperation
Inbunden, 2007
1596 kr
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"Religion is high on the agenda of international politics today. Though there has been a retreat from religion in Europe, the international debate on the meaning and relevance of religion has intensified after the Iranian revolution and has gained new strength with the recent terror attacks, the …
Contracting for sustainability
An analysis of the Lake Victoria-EU Nile perch chain
Häftad, 2007
993 kr
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This publication explores how the international Nile perch fish chain should or can be organised to improve both welfare of local communities, sustainability of the fisheries and quality of the fish. Primary producers face a number of bottlenecks such as poor access to production facilities, …
Applied equine nutrition and training
Equine NUtrition COnference (ENUCO) 2007
Av A. Lindner
Häftad, 2007
1553 kr
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"The content of this book arises from the Equine NUtrition COnference - Practice (ENUCO) 2007. The purpose of the conference is to supply scientifically validated practical hints and state of the art knowledge on equine nutrition and training. The topics dealt with in this publication are:- News on …
