Growth of farm animals /

• Main Authors: Lawrence, T. L. J. (Author), Fowler, V. R., (Author)
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK : CABI, 2002.
• Edition: Second edition.
• Subjects: Livestock > Growth.; Veterinary physiology.; Animal Genetics and Breeding, (New March 2000); Animal Reproduction and Embryology, (New March 2000); Animal Nutrition (General); Animal Nutrition (Physiology); Animal Immunology, (New March 2000); Feed Additives.; Cells.; Compensatory growth.; Domestic animals.; Embryonic development.; Feed additives.; Fertilization.; Gametes.; Genetics.; Growth promoters.; Hormonal control.; Immune system.; Mammary glands.; Physiology.; Sexual maturity.; Tissues.; Electronic books.
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• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xii, 347 pages) : illustrations, charts; Also available in print format.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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This book contains 16 chapters. Topics covered are: general aspects of growth; cells; tissues: basic structure and growth; tissues: growth and structure relative to product value for human consumption; mammary gland growth and product yield; hormonal influences on growth; genetic influences on growth; immune system and growth; gametes, fertilization and embryonic growth; prenatal and postnatal growth; efficiency and growth; compensatory growth; growth and puberty in breeding animals; measuring growth; growth promoters, performance enhancers, feed additives and alternative approaches; the future.