Pig Signals

Pig Signals
Author: Jan Hulsen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2006
Genre: Animal welfare
ISBN: 9789075280777

The Pig

The Pig
Author: Richard Lutwyche
Publisher: Ivy Press
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2019-10-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1782406174

At any given time there are around one billion pigs in the world; that’s one for every seven of us. And where would we be without them? Prolific, ubiquitous, smart, adaptable, able to turn garbage into good-quality protein just by eating it, pigs have been our companions since neolithic days when they obligingly domesticated themselves, coming in out if the wild to truffle around our waste pits. It’s not all about the bacon: the resourceful pig, now reformatted in micro packages, has developed a whole new career as a portable pet. And thanks to the recent genome mapping we now know that pig physiology is remarkably similar to our own. The Pig: A Natural History covers evolution from prehistoric “hell pig” to placid porker; anatomy, biology, and behavior; the pig’s contribution to our lives; and the high profile of this remarkable beast in popular culture.

Signals

Signals
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 896
Release: 1957
Genre: Communications, Military
ISBN:

The Genetics of the Pig

The Genetics of the Pig
Author: Max Frederick Rothschild
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 525
Release: 2011
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1845937562

The understanding of pig genetics and genomics has advanced significantly in recent years, creating fresh insights into biological processes. This comprehensive reference work discusses pig genetics and its integration with livestock management and production technology to improve performance. Fully updated throughout to reflect advances in the subject, this new edition also includes new information on genetic aspects of domestication, colour variation, genomics and pig breeds, with contributions from international experts active in the field.

Innovative Production Strategies for High-Quality, Traditional Pig Products

Innovative Production Strategies for High-Quality, Traditional Pig Products
Author: Giovanna Martelli
Publisher: MDPI
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2021-09-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3036514007

In a number of European countries (e.g., Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, Slovenia, Croatia, Poland), a portion of the pig sector is aimed at the production of traditional and certified products (e.g., PDO—Protected Designation of Origin, PGI—Protected Geographical Indication). Dry-cured ham is probably the most famous traditional pork product; however, typical pork products are produced in (and exported to) many countries worldwide. The meat used for producing these high-quality delicacies needs to be suitable for seasoning and dry-curing, and these characteristics are the result of complex interactions between the animal (breed, genotype, rearing condition, feeding regime, age and weight at slaughter, etc.) and the environment, without disregarding the importance of ethical attributes such as animal welfare and the environmental impact. This Special Issue focuses on all the innovative production strategies for pigs intended for high-quality, typical productions (in term of higher sustainability of the whole production chain, improvement of animal welfare, innovative feeding and farming techniques, reduction in environmental impact, improvement in meat and fat quality, etc.), with emphasis on PDOs, PGIs, and other recognized production schemes, and it is aimed at providing new insights for a wide range of stakeholders from different countries.

The Weaner Pig

The Weaner Pig
Author: M. A. Varley
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2001-11-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780851998886

This book is developed from a British Society of Animal Science occasional meeting, held in September 2000. It brings together all of the scientific disciplines involved in the pre- and post-weaning biology of the piglet, concentrating on growth/development, nutrition, immunology/health, ethology and the physical environment.

Pipeline Rules of Thumb Handbook

Pipeline Rules of Thumb Handbook
Author: E.W. McAllister
Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing
Total Pages: 807
Release: 2013-09-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 012387694X

Presented in easy-to-use, step-by-step order, Pipeline Rules of Thumb Handbook is a quick reference for day-to-day pipeline operations. For more than 35 years, the Pipeline Rules of Thumb Handbook has served as the "go-to" reference for solving even the most day-to-day vexing pipeline workflow problems. Now in its eighth edition, this handbook continues to set the standard by which all other piping books are judged. Along with over 30% new or updated material regarding codes, construction processes, and equipment, this book continues to offer hundreds of "how-to" methods and handy formulas for pipeline construction, design, and engineering and features a multitude of calculations to assist in problem solving, directly applying the rules and equations for specific design and operating conditions to illustrate correct application, all in one convenient reference. For the first time in this new edition, we are taking the content and data off the page and adding a new dimension of practical value for you with online interactive features to accompany some of the handiest and most useful material from the book: - Interactive tables that takes data from the book and turns them into a sortable spreadsheet format that gives you the ability to perform your own basic filtering functions, show/hide columns of just the data that is important to you, and download the table into an Excel spreadsheet for additional use - A graph digitizer which pulls a graph from the book and gives you the power to plot your own lines on the existing graph, see all the relative x/y coordinates of the graph, and name and color code your lines for clarity - A converter calculator performing basic conversions from the book such as metric conversions, time, temperature, length, power and more Please feel free to visit the site: http://booksite.elsevier.com/9780123876935/index.php, and we hope you will find our features as another useful and efficient tool for you in your day-to-day activity. - Identify the very latest pipeline management tools and technologies required to extend the life of mature assets - Understand the obstacles and solutions associated with pipeline operations in challenging conditions - Analyze the key issues relating to flow assurance methodologies and how they can impact pipeline integrity - Evaluate effective ways to manage cost and project down-time