Goat Science and Production

Description

Goat Science and Production presents comprehensive, state-of-the-art information on the science of goats and goat production for meat, dairy, and fiber. Chapters provide a fundamental understanding of the goat anatomy and physiology as well production issues such as welfare, disease management, and feeding. Goat Science and Production is an essential introduction and reference to this increasingly important production animal.

Table of contents

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Contributors

1 Perspectives on Goats and Global Production (Dr. Devendra, and Dr. Solaiman).
2 Goat Breeds (Dr. Gurung and Dr. Solaiman).
3 Conservation of Goat Genetic Resources (Dr. Shrestha and Dr. Galal).
4 Breeding and Genetics (Dr. Shrestha and Dr. Crow).
5 Animal Evaluation (Mr. Ebert, and Dr. Solaiman).
6 Functional Anatomy of the Goat (Dr. Constantinescu and Dr. Constantinescu).
7 Applied Reproductive Physiology (Dr. Greyling).
8 Digestive Physiology & Nutrient Metabolism (Dr. Solaiman and Dr. Owens).
9 Ingestive Behavior, Diet Selection, and Feed Intake (Dr. Dove).
10 Feeds and Feeding Management (Dr. Solaiman).
11 Health Management, Disease and Parasite (Dr. Miller, Dr. Olcutt, and Profeesor Bath).
12 Preferred Management Practices (Dr. Dawson).
13 Meat Production and Quality (Dr. McMillin).
14 Milk Production (Dr. Park and Dr. Haenlein).
15 Fiber Production (Dr. Lupton).
16 Environmental Enhancement (Dr. Peischel).
17 Housing Requirements (Dr. Solaiman).
18 Business Plan, Production Enterprise, and Marketing Strategy (Dr. Solaiman, Dr. Kebede, Emeline Aviki).
19 Future Needs for Teaching, Research, Extension, and Outreach (Dr. Solaiman and Dr. Haenlien).

Appendices.
Index