{"product_id":"goat-science-and-production-isbn-9780813809366","title":"Goat Science and Production","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGoat Science and Production\u003c\/i\u003e presents comprehensive, state-of-the-art information on the science of goats and goat production for meat, dairy, and fiber. Chapters provide a fundamental understanding of the goat anatomy and physiology as well as production issues such as welfare, disease management, and feeding. \u003ci\u003eGoat Science and Production\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential introduction and reference to this increasingly important production animal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Contributors xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Perspectives on Goats and Global Production 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eC. Devendra and S.G. Solaiman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Goat Breeds 21\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eN.K. Gurung and S.G. Solaiman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Conservation of Goat Genetic Resources 39\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJ.N.B. Shrestha and S. Galal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Breeding and Genetics 55\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJ.N.B. Shrestha and G.H. Crow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Animal Evaluation 77\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eR.A. Ebert and S.G. Solaiman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Functional Anatomy of the Goat 89\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eG.M. Constantinescu and I.A. Constantinescu\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Applied Reproductive Physiology 139\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJ. Greyling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Digestive Physiology and Nutrient Metabolism 157\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eS.G. Solaiman and F.N. Owens\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Ingestive Behavior, Diet Selection, and Feed Intake 179\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eH. Dove\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Feeds and Feeding Management 193\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eS.G. Solaiman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Health Management, Diseases, and Parasites 217\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJ.E. Miller, B.M. Olcott, and G.F. Bath\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Preferred Management Practices 241\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eL.J. Dawson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Meat Production and Quality 255\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eK.W. McMillin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Milk Production 275\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eY.W. Park and G.F.W. Haenlein\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Fiber Production 293\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eC.J. Lupton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Environmental Enhancement 313\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA. Peischel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Housing Requirements 323\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eS.G. Solaiman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Business Plan, Production Enterprise, and Marketing Strategy 339\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eS.G. Solaiman, E. Kebede, and E.M. Aviki\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Future Needs for Teaching, Research, Extension, and Outreach 359\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eS.G. Solaiman and G.F.W. Haenlein\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendices 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 389\u003c\/p\u003e \"Is a well-written and well-presented volume. . . this book will be excellent for scientists involved in rabbit research and nutrition.\" (Veterinary Record, 6 November 2010) \u003cb\u003eSandra G. Solaiman\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, Professional Animal Scientist, is Professor of Animal and Poultry Sciences and Director of the Small Ruminant Research and Education Program at Tuskegee University, AL. She is also an Adjunct Professor at Mississippi State University, MS, and Auburn University, AL. \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGoat Science and Production\u003c\/i\u003e is the first text in several decades to present comprehensive, state of the art information on goat science and production practices from an international perspective. Including information on meat, dairy, and fiber goats, chapters are organized logically to facilitate fundamental understanding of goat anatomy and physiology as well as practical production applications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGoat Science and Production\u003c\/i\u003e begins with an overview of current global production, giving the reader necessary context to enhance subsequent chapters on breed variety, genetics, animal evaluation, and functional anatomy and physiology. Later chapters expand on these concepts highlighting practical application affecting feeding practices, health and disease management, and housing requirements. Information on milk, meat, and fiber production is also addressed, along with a key chapter on formulating a business plan and marketing strategy. The book concludes with a thorough discussion on further needs in research and education providing direction for future progress.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGoat Science and Production\u003c\/i\u003e is globally contributed and provides an essential introduction and reference for students, researchers, outreach personnel, and producers world-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides current information on science and production of meat, dairy, and fiber goats\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReviews domestic and international production systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses environmental impacts of goat production\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes coverage of economics and marketing of goat production\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989301838053,"sku":"NP9780813809366","price":164.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780813809366.jpg?v=1761783582","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/goat-science-and-production-isbn-9780813809366","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}