TY  - BOOK
AU  - Holden,Palmer J.
AU  - Ensminger,M.Eugene
TI  - Swine science
SN  - 0131134612
U1  - 636.4 22
PY  - 2006///
CY  - Upper Saddle River, N.J.
PB  - Pearson Prentice Hall
KW  - Swine
KW  - United States
N1  - CONTENTS

Historical Perspectives

Chapter 1. History and Development of the U.S. Swine Industry
the hog in the zoological scheme
origin and domestication of swine
how bacon got its name
introduction of swine to America
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Chapter 2. World and U.S. Swine and Pork - Past, Present and Future
world swine distribution and production
U.S production and distribution
U.S pork and other animal product consumption
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Chapter 3. Breeds of Swine
development of American swine
types of hogs
breeds of hogs in the United states
inbred swine breeds
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Basic Production Consideration

Chapter 4. Principles of Swine Genetics
symbol II: the ideal market hog
early animal breeders
Mendel's contribution
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Chapter 5. Applied Swine Genetics
selection bases
production testing swine
adjustment factors
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Chapter 6. Fundamentals of Swine Nutrition
perspectives of nutrition
body composition of swine
digestive system of a pig
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Chapter 7. Nutrient Requirements and Allowances, Diet Formulation, and Feeding Programs
nutrient requirements
National research council
expected feed inputs and product outputs
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Chapter 8. Alternative Feeds, Additives and Feeding Management
alternative feeds
feed additives
methods of formulating diets
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Chapter 9. Grains and Other High Energy Feedstuffs
grains
by-product feeds from grains
brewing and distilling industry by-products
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Chapter 10. Protein and Amino Acid Feedstuffs
proteins
amino acids
plant proteins
oilseed meals
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Chapter 11. Forages and Pasture Production 
desirable characteristics of a good pasture
types and composition of pastures
management of swine and pastures
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Chapter 12. Reproduction in Swine
reproductive organs of a boar
reproductive organs of the sow
mating
breeding methods
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Chapter 13. Swine Behavior and Their Environment
animal behavior
how swine behaves
social relationships
communication among swine
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Chapter 14. Swine Health
normal vital signs
disease control methods
life cycle herd health
animal movement regulations
diseases of swine
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Management Skills

Chapter 15. Swine Production and Management
manager's role
swine management systems and practices
swine skills
biosecurity
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Chapter 16. Manure and Environmental Management
manure management
manure handling systems
manure gases
fertilizer source
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Chapter 17. Buildings and Equipment
specialized housing
environmental control
designs and specifications
building systems
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Chapter 18. Fitting and Showing Swine
advantages of showing
selecting show animals
feeding and handling of show
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Business Skills

Chapter 19. Marketing Hogs
the changing hog market
market channels for slaughter hogs
feeder pig marketing
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Chapter 20. Pork and Pork By-Products
pork to consumer: the ultimate objective
desirable pork qualities
disposition of the pork carcass
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Chapter 21. Business Aspects of Swine Production
cost and profit/loss in swine production
hog style-longer and less abrupt
pork production systems
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Reference Information

Chapter 22. Feed Composition Tables
feed names
moisture content of feeds
pertinent information about data
; Includes references and index
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