Encyclopedia Of Animal Science Two Volume Set

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PRINT/ONLINE PRICING OPTIONS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT [email protected] Containing case studies that complement material presented in the text, the vast range of this definitive Encyclopediaencompasses animal physiology, animal growth and development, animal behavior, animal reproduction and breeding, alternative approaches to animal maintenance, meat science and muscle biology, farmed animal welfare and bioethics, and food safety. With contributions from top researchers in their discipline, the book addresses new research and advancements in this burgeoning field and provides quick and reader-friendly descriptions of technologies critical to professionals in animal and food science, food production and processing, livestock management, and nutrition.

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The scope of the subject matter is broad, domestic animals being vital for human existence and integral to all social and environmental affairs; and the potential audience for this reference is broad as well, including policy makers, researchers, agricultural producers, students, and concerned citizens. Some 300 signed entries cover topics related.

New entries on topics such as: Adaptation and Stress: Neuroendocrine, Physiological, and Behavioral Responses /Animal Source Foods (ASFs): Listeria monocytogenes / Ethanol By-Products: Beef /Farm Animal Welfare: Philosophical Aspects / Feed Supplements: Antibiotics / Functional Food Components: Ruminant-Derived Foods / Genomic Selection of Phenotype / Horses: Breeds, Breeding, and Genetics / Metabolic Modifiers / Molecular Biology: Animal / Proteins: Oxidation, Turnover, and Proteomics / Recombinant Bovine Somatotropin: Environmental Impac

This 15 volume set covers a wide range of topics, including: · marine mammals · zoonoses · toxins · climate change · evolution · animal anatomy

Human beings' responsibility to and for their fellow animals has become an increasingly controversial subject. This book provides a provocative overview of the many different perspectives on the issues of animal rights and animal welfare in an easy-to-use encyclopedic format. Original contributions, from over 125 well-known philosophers, biologists, and psychologists in this field, create a well-balanced and multi-disciplinary work. Users will be able to examine critically the varied angles and arguments and gain a better understanding of the history and development of animal rights and animal protectionist movements around the world. Outstanding Reference Source Best Reference Source

Spanning the multi-disciplinary scope of information technology, the Encyclopedia of Information Systems and Technology draws together comprehensive coverage of the inter-related aspects of information systems and technology. The topics covered in this encyclopedia encompass internationally recognized bodies of knowledge, including those of The IT BOK, the Chartered Information Technology Professionals Program, the International IT Professional Practice Program (British Computer Society), the Core Body of Knowledge for IT Professionals (Australian Computer Society), the International Computer Driving License Foundation (European Computer Driving License Foundation), and the Guide to the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge. Using the universally recognized definitions of IT and information systems from these recognized bodies of knowledge, the encyclopedia brings together the information that students, practicing professionals, researchers, and academicians need to keep their knowledge up to date. Also Available Online This Taylor & Francis encyclopedia is also available through online subscription, offering a variety of extra benefits for researchers, students, and librarians, including:  Citation tracking and alerts  Active reference linking  Saved searches and marked lists  HTML and PDF format options Contact Taylor and Francis for more information or to inquire about subscription options and print/online combination packages. US: (Tel) 1.888.318.2367; (E-mail) [email protected] International: (Tel) +44 (0) 20 7017 6062; (E-mail) [email protected]

New entries on topics such as: Adaptation and Stress: Neuroendocrine, Physiological, and Behavioral Responses /Animal Source Foods (ASFs): Listeria monocytogenes / Ethanol By-Products: Beef /Farm Animal Welfare: Philosophical Aspects / Feed Supplements: Antibiotics / Functional Food Components: Ruminant-Derived Foods / Genomic Selection of Phenotype / Horses: Breeds, Breeding, and Genetics / Metabolic Modifiers / Molecular Biology: Animal / Proteins: Oxidation, Turnover, and Proteomics / Recombinant Bovine Somatotropin: Environmental Impac

An eight-volume reference set which explores many aspects of science, including sections on career opportunities pertaining to various fields of science.