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This book focuses on the behavior of domestic food animal species.The authors bring a wealth of knowledge to this publication:each article was carefully written by an authority on the topic reviewed.The volume not only delves into the basic behavioral biology of domestic food animal species but...
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Key Resource 1/01/1995 This book examines how individual species of domestic livestock can be integrated into the whole concept of sustainable agriculure in the tropics. A wide range of different case studies from tropical countries provide practical models for livestock husbandry.
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1/01/2004 The purpose of this guide is to help farming communities in the sudano-sahelian zone to finance, install and manage waterpoints for thir village herds. The guide is written particularly for extensionists working in livestock water projects in this zone. It outlines in detail a method being used...
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1/01/2012 Grasscutters (Thryonomys swinderianus) are rodents widely found in grasslands, clearings, wet or marshy areas in Africa. They are more commonly known as "hedgehogs" in Central Africa, "agouti" in French-speaking West Africa, and "cane rats" in English-speaking West Africa.Grasscutters – large...
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6/01/1994 This book is a collection of essays that share what has been learned over the course of half a century about how to make agricultural development with animals socially just and enviornmentally sustainable. 111 pages, illustrated
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1/01/1994 Animal Health Volume 2 is a valuable guide for anyone involved with maintaining and establishing the health of animals in tropical and sub-tropical countries. All the important diseases are covered, including infectious and contagiouse diseases, helminth infections, diseases transmittey by...
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1/01/2006 Why do our farm animals get sick and how can we keep them healthy?" This is a question veterinarians and other specialists who work with small farmers hear frequently. Most of these farmers work very hard, giving time, effort, and loving care to their animals in the hope that their farm will be...
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1/01/1985 This book describes the causes, symptoms, treatment and control of the main diseases of tropical livestock.The second edition has been thoroughly revised to take account of recent developments in veterinary science and the changing incidence of many diseases.
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1/01/1994 Animal Breeding examines in detail the various techniques that can be used in breeding animals, such as selection, cross-breeding and inbreeding. Examples of the various techniques are given, including their advantages and disadvantages in tropical and sub-tropical environments, and how they can...
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1/01/1972 The overall purpose of this book is to draw attention to some of the factors that reduce the effriciency of livestock production in a region of the world in which it is most vital--the so-called "warm climates" lying between latitudes 30 degrees North and 30 degrees South. High air temperatures...