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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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 growt...

Table of Contents:

• 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
• The 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.