Understanding the dairy cow Third Edition John Webster

Understanding the dairy cow – Ebook Instant Download/Delivery ISBN(s): 9781119550228,9781119550235,9781119550242,111955022X,1119550238,1119550246

Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 111955022X
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1119550228
• Author(s): John Webster

The fully updated third edition of Understanding the Dairy Cow explores the scientific principles that provide a foundation for understanding the animal’s body system. The comprehensive text also reveals how to properly manage dairy cattle with economic efficiency whilst taking into consideration the cow’s welfare.

The revised new edition contains expanded coverage on topics including insight into cow behaviour and welfare, genetic selection indices, new strategies for control of mastitis and lameness and information on the overworked cow. It also contains the most recent developments in breeding, nutrition and management.

• Is an authoritative text on the dairy cow that covers a wide-ranging subject area including the science, disease and husbandry
• Presents the information and knowledge necessary for the efficient and humane management of cows
• Includes expanded coverage on a variety of topics such as cow behaviour and welfare, and genetic selection indices
• Highlights major new developments in the field

Table contents:

Part I How the Cow Works 1

1 Introduction – The Dairy Cow of Today 3

2 Digestion and Metabolism

3 Reproduction and Lactation

4 Environment, Behaviour and Welfare

Part II Feeding the Dairy Cow 77

5 Nutrition: Supply and Demand 7

6 Feeds and Feeding Strategies

7 Feeding Problems and Metabolic Diseases

Part III Housing Health and Management 143

8 Healthy and Humane Housing and Handling

9 Milking and Mastitis

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