Modern Livestock & Poultry Production
- ISBN-10
- 0827367333
- ISBN-13
- 9780827367333
- Series
- Modern Livestock & Poultry Production
- Category
- Science / Life Sciences / Horticulture
- Pages
- 1026
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1995
- Publisher
- Delmar Publishers
- Author
- James R. Gillespie
Description
The fifth edition of this best selling text includes updated and expanded coverage of animal rights & welfare, management, marketing, biotechnology, safety, and many other topics. Gaining competency in all phases and types of livestock production becomes much easier when students rely on this thorough, up-to-date text. Packed with over 400 illustrations and plenty of learning activities, it provides students with the latest details on livestock, breeding and selection, biotechnology, and the feeding and management of beef cattle, bison, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, and rabbits. ALSO AVAILABLEAnimal Science Laser Disc, ISBN: 0-8273-7301-5INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDERInstructor's Manual, ISBN: 0-8273-6734-1Computerized Test Bank CD-ROM, ISBN: 0-8273-7486-0Computerized Test Bank(Dos 3.5 & Mac), ISBN: 0-8273-7493-3
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