IngvarEkesbo,Professor StefanGunnarsson
Farm Animal Behaviour: Characteristics for Assessment of Health and Welfare
Farm Animal Behaviour: Characteristics for Assessment of Health and Welfare
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Farm Animal Behaviour 2nd Edition is a comprehensive guide to normal and stereotypic behaviors in farm animals, covering a wide range of species and providing essential information for assessment and diagnosis of health and welfare.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 352 pages
\n Publication date: 14 November 2018
\n Publisher: CABI Publishing
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Farm Animal Behaviour 2nd Edition, a comprehensive and indispensable resource, remains a vital tool for understanding and diagnosing the health and welfare of a diverse range of farm animals. This second edition, authored by renowned experts, offers a thorough exploration of normal and stereotypic behaviors exhibited by a wide variety of farmed animals, encompassing horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, domesticated poultry, deer, ostriches, and numerous other species.
Innate, learned, and social behaviors are meticulously described, along with activity, vision, and hearing, to provide a comprehensive picture of typical behaviors for each species. Stereotypic behaviors, injuries, and diseases resulting from improper management practices are thoroughly outlined, highlighting the importance of proper care and management.
Contributing to the second edition is Professor Stefan Gunnarsson, a renowned expert with extensive knowledge, clinical, and scientific expertise. Numerous new snapshot photographs in vibrant full color have been added to vividly illustrate behaviors as they occur, enhancing the reader's understanding.
This edition also includes updated information on normal and stereotypic behaviors, reflecting the latest research developments in the field. A wealth of new references and pointers for further reading has been incorporated to facilitate further exploration and deepen the reader's knowledge.
The consistent approach employed for each species enables easy comparison and fosters a deeper understanding of animal behavior. Farm Animal Behaviour 2nd Edition serves as an invaluable resource for students, postgraduates, and practitioners in veterinary medicine, animal science, welfare, and ethology. It provides a comprehensive yet concise background that empowers individuals to excel in their respective fields and contribute to the betterment of animal welfare.
\n Weight: 832g\n
Dimension: 189 x 246 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781786391391\n
Edition number: 2 ed\n
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