Gaining the edge in pork and poultry production

Gaining the edge in pork and poultry production
Author: J. Taylor-Pickard
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 283
Release: 2023-08-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 908686595X
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Globally, pork and poultry production has become an extremely competitive industry. There is now more pork consumed in the world than any other meat, yet there is still intense competition for the industry to attract and retain consumers. Consumers continue to demand safe, high quality pork and poultry products at competitive prices compared to other high protein food alternatives. To ensure sustainability of both the pig and poultry industries, producers must endeavour to seek new technologies to improve production efficiency whilst lowering the cost of production and producing a quality product. This edited collection of articles is taken from a series of seminars that brought together some of the world’s leading authorities in the field of pig and poultry nutrition and production. The fundamental theme is to re-examine the current trends in productivity within the pig and poultry industries, and to identify nutritional and managerial means to improve competitiveness as well as the quality of the end product. The importance of animal health together with novel strategies for disease control and ways to minimise the environmental impact of pig and poultry production are covered. ‘Gaining the edge in pork and poultry production’ is aimed at nutritionists and animal producers as well as students and researchers studying animal and applied biological sciences.

Feed efficiency in swine

Feed efficiency in swine
Author: John F. Patience
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2012-10-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9086867561
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'Feed efficiency in swine' has been prepared as a comprehensive treatise on the current state of our understanding of this topic which is so important to the pork industry. Each chapter is written by international authorities who understand both the science and application of their topic area. The book provides detailed insight into the many factors affecting feed efficiency, ranging from diet processing to herd health, from nutrition to physiology and from day-to-day barn management to the adoption of advanced technologies. The authors explain such practical aspects as the challenge of interpreting feed efficiency information obtained on farm or the role of liquid feeding. The authors also delve into more scientific topics such as amino acid or energy metabolism or animal physiology. This book is written for people who have a technical interest in pork production, including nutritionists, geneticists, farm management specialists, veterinarians, other academics and, of course, pork producers.

Gut efficiency; the key ingredient in pig and poultry production

Gut efficiency; the key ingredient in pig and poultry production
Author: J.A. Taylor-Pickard
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2023-08-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9086866360
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"Globally, the face of pig and poultry production is changing. The global emphasis on ethanol production has diverted significant proportions of grain away from animal production, thus increasing the cost of feed. This has forced the pig and poultry industries to scrutinise their production methods investigating alternative feed ingredients together with methods of improving productivity and efficiency in order to survive. This edited collection of papers is taken from a series of seminars that brought together some of the world's leading authorities in the field of pig and poultry nutrition and production. The fundamental theme is to address the interaction between nutrition and the gut ecosystem as a means to enhance health, performance and ultimately profitability. The importance of gut development and the intestinal ecosystem as a whole, and their impact on health and disease are covered in-depth. The roles of specific feed ingredients are also discussed. 'Gut efficiency: the key ingredient in pig and poultry production' is aimed at nutritionists and animal producers as well as students and researchers studying animal and applied biological sciences."

Manipulating Pig Production

Manipulating Pig Production
Author: Australasian Pig Science Association. Biennial Conference
Publisher:
Total Pages: 268
Release: 1987
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:
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Manipulating Pig Production V

Manipulating Pig Production V
Author: Australasian Pig Science Association. Conference
Publisher:
Total Pages: 302
Release: 1995
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:
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These proceedings cover a diverse range of topics about the pig industry: pig behaviour and housing, nutrient digestibility, regulation of growth, pig reproduction, lactation and pre-weaning gowth, gastrointestinal health and physiology, applied nutrition and meat quality.

Diseases of Swine

Diseases of Swine
Author: Barbara E. Straw
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1171
Release: 2013-05-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1118704908
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The ninth and latest edition of this comprehensive guide to swine diseases and production information features extensively revised and updated chapters on physical examination and diagnosis, various viral and bacterial diseases (including several new disease chapters), other miscellaneous conditions and veterinary practice. Notwithstanding the title, this classic book covers not only infectious diseases of swine, but also includes chapters dealing with therapeutics, surgery and anesthesia, animal welfare, nutrition, and the provision of veterinary services. Diseases of Swine, 9e is divided into 5 sections: Physical Examination and Diagnosis, Viral Diseases, Bacterial Diseases, Miscellaneous Conditions, and Veterinary Practice. The ninth edition reflects changes to our knowledge and management of swine diseases and addresses recent research and progress in the field. More than 100 distinguished and widely recognized contributing authors bring the latest information to this new edition. With liberal use of illustrative materials--275 high quality illustrations and black and white photographs and more than a dozen color images--Diseases of Swine, 9e offers unparalleled coverage and is an indispensable reference for the veterinary practitioner, from the new graduate to the seasoned swine practitioner. This new edition is an indispensable and up-to-date reference text that belongs on the shelf of anyone interested in swine production, health and management.