For introductory courses in Animal Science.

Now in its Third Edition, Introduction to Animal Science: Global, Biological, Social and Industry Perspectives continues to present the most complete, up-to-date coverage of the traditional disciplines that are so essential to a soild foundation in Animal Science: nutrition, digestion, feeds, genetics, reproduction, disease, and animal behavior.  Species-focused chapters include the major species (horse, dair cattle, beef cattle, sheep, goat, poultry, and swine) as well as the minor species (aquaculture, pets/companion animals, the lamoids, and rabbits).

In addition, however, the study of modern Animal Science also requires a comprehensive, non-traditional approach that effectively introduces the discipline as an ever-changing and integral part of every aspect of human existence.  For this reason, author W. Stephen Damron not only presents thorough coverage of the major species and their respective concerns - he also challenges the reader to consider the many pressing interests relevant to Animal Science as it influences and is influenced by society today.

Table of Contents

PART I    THE PLACE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL SCIENCE IN THE LIVES OF HUMANS

    1.    Introduction to Animal Science

    2.    The Value of Animals to Mankind

    3.    Factors Affecting World Agricultural Structure

    4.    Worldwide Systems of Agricultural Production

PART II    THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES OF ANIMAL SCIENCE    

    5.    Introduction to Nutrition

    6.    The Gastrointestinal Tract and Nutrition

    7.    Feedstuffs Classification

    8.    Genetics

    9.    Animal Breeding

    10.    Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

    11.    Animal Reproduction

    12.    Lactation

    13.    Animal Behavior

    14.    Animal Health

PART III    THE ANIMAL INDUSTRIES

    15.    Vertical Integration Comparison: Beef, Pork and Poultry

    16.    Beef Cattle

    17.    Dair Cattle

    18.    Poultry

    19.    Swine

    20.    Sheep and Goats

    21.    Horses

    22.    Aquaculture

    23.    Pet and Companion Animals

    24.    Lamoids

    25.    Rabbits

PART IV    ANIMALS AND SOCIETY

    26.    Careers and Career Preparation in Animal Science

    27.    Animals as Consumers of Grain: Asset or Liability?

    28.    Food Safety and Consumer Concers

    29.    Animal Welfare and Animal Rights

    30.    Animals in Sustainable Agriculture