Original PDF Ebook – Understanding the Dairy Cow3rd Edition – 9781119550228

Original PDF Ebook – Understanding the Dairy Cow3rd Edition – 9781119550228

A comprehensive and thoroughly revised text on dairy science that contains information on the most recent developments_x000D_
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._x000D_
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._x000D_
Is an authoritative text on the dairy cow that covers a wide-ranging subject area including the science, disease and husbandry_x000D_
Presents the information and knowledge necessary for the efficient and humane management of cows_x000D_
Includes expanded coverage on a variety of topics such as cow behaviour and welfare, and genetic selection indices_x000D_
Highlights major new developments in the field_x000D_
Covering both the basics and recent developments in dairy science, Understanding the Dairy Cow 3rd Edition is ideal for students in agriculture and veterinary science and for professionals working in the complex business of dairy farming.