Damron, W. Stephen. <br/><br/>
Introduction to animal science :  global, biological, social, and industry perspectives / 
W. Stephen Damron. 
 - Sixth edition. 
 - xix, 684 pages :  color illustrations ;  29 cm 
<br/><br/> TABLE OF CONTENTS<br/><br/>PART ONE : The place of Animals and Animal Science in the Lives of Humans<br/>1. Introduction to the Animal Sciences<br/>2. The Value of Animals to Humanity<br/>3. Factors Affecting World Agricultural Structure<br/>4. Worldwide Systems of Agricultural Production<br/><br/>PART TWO : The Biological Science of Animal Sciences<br/>5. Introduction to Nutrition<br/>6. The Gastrointestinal Tract and Nutrition<br/>7. Feedstuffs Classification<br/>8. Genetics<br/>9. Animal Breeding<br/>Etc.<br/><br/>PART THREE : The Animal Industries<br/>15. Market Coordination in the Beef, Pork, and Poultry Industries<br/>16. Beef Cattle<br/>17. Dairy Cattle<br/>18. Poultry<br/>19. Swine<br/>20. Sheep and Goats<br/>Etc.<br/><br/>PART FOUR : Animals and Society<br/>26. Careers and Career Preparation in the Animal Sciences<br/>27. Food Safety and Consumer Concerns<br/>28. Animal Welfare and Animal Rights<br/>29. Animals in Sustainable Agriculture<br/><br/> 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index p. 668-684 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780134436050 (hardback) 0134436059 (hardback) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Livestock.<br/>Animal Science<br/>Animal industry.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>636  / DAM