Modern Livestock & Poultry Production

by Gillespie, James R.

Edition: 7th

ISBN13: 9781401827373

ISBN10: 1401827373

Format: Hardcover

Pub. Date: 2003-03-25

Publisher(s): Cengage Learning

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Modern Livestock and Poultry Production gives the reader a very true sense of the world of the livestock industry. It sets the scene for work in the field with an overview of the industry, then moves into detailed and engaging discussions of specific species. The book addresses animal genetics, breeding, nutrition, biotechnology and product promotion, based on the most up-to-date research available. The book thoroughly addresses such major farm animal enterprises as beef cattle, swine, sheep, horses, poultry and dairy cattle. And, it covers minor animal enterprises including rabbits, bison, ratites, llamas and alpacas. All of this is complemented by an extensive discussion of career opportunities and job expectations in the industry, as well as such industry concerns as environmental and safety issues.

Preface

vii

SECTION 1 THE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY

Domestication and Importance of Livestock

(33)

Career Opportunities in Animal Science

(20)

Safety in Livestock Production

(25)

Livestock and the Environment

(20)

SECTION 2 ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, FEEDING, AND NUTRITION

Anatomy, Physiology, and Absorption of Nutrients

100

(27)

Feed Nutrients

127

(9)

Feed Additives and Hormone Implants

136

(27)

Balancing Rations

163

(29)

SECTION 3 ANIMAL BREEDING

Genetics of Animal Breeding

192

(18)

Animal Reproduction

210

(13)

Biotechnology in Livestock Production

223

(14)

Animal Breeding Systems

237

(11)

SECTION 4 BEEF CATTLE

Breeds of Beef Cattle

248

(19)

Selection and Judging of Beef

267

(18)

Feeding and Management of the Cow-Calf Herd

285

(25)

Feeding and Management of Feeder Cattle

310

(23)

Diseases and Parasites of Beef Cattle

333

(23)

Beef Housing and Equipment

356

(14)

Marketing Beef

370

(16)

SECTION 5 SWINE

Breeds of Swine

386

(12)

Selection and Judging of Swine

398

(13)

Feeding and Management of Swine

411

(32)

Diseases and Parasites of Swine

443

(19)

Swine Housing and Equipment

462

(11)

Marketing Swine

473

(15)

SECTION 6 SHEEP AND GOATS

Selection of Sheep

488

(15)

Feeding, Management, and Housing of Sheep

503

(15)

Selection, Feeding, and Management of Goats

518

(23)

Diseases and Parasites of Sheep and Goats

541

(15)

Marketing Sheep, Wool, Goats, and Mohair

556

(12)

SECTION 7 HORSES

Selection of Horses

568

(23)

Feeding, Management, Housing, and Tack

591

(24)

Diseases and Parasites of Horses

615

(11)

Training and Horsemanship

626

(14)

SECTION 8 POULTRY

Selection of Poultry

640

(17)

Feeding, Management, Housing, and Equipment

657

(21)

Diseases and Parasites of Poultry

678

(16)

Marketing Poultry and Eggs

694

(12)

SECTION 9 DAIRY

Breeds of Dairy Cattle

706

(14)

Selecting and Judging Dairy Cattle

720

(11)

Feeding Dairy Cattle

731

(37)

Management of the Dairy Herd

768

(24)

Milking Management

792

(11)

Dairy Herd Health

803

(9)

Dairy Housing and Equipment

812

(22)

Marketing Milk

834

(12)

SECTION 10 RABBITS

Rabbit Raising

846

(22)

SECTION 11 ALTERNATIVE ANIMALS

Alternative Animals

868

(30)

GLOSSARY

898

(9)

APPENDIX

907

(101)

Table 1: Net Energy Requirements of Growing and Finishing Beef Cattle (Mcal/day)

907

(1)

Table 2: Protein Requirements of Growing and Finishing Cattle (g/day)

908

(1)

Table 3: Calcium and Phosphorus Requirements of Growing and Finishing Cattle (g/day)

909

(2)

Table 4: Nutrient Requirements of Breeding Cattle (metric)

911

(2)

Table 5: Nutrient Requirements for Growing and Finishing Cattle (Nutrient Concentration in Diet Dry Matter, avoirdupois system)

913

(5)

Table 6: Nutrient Requirements of Breeding Cattle (avoirdupois system)

918

(2)

Table 7: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Sheep

920

(3)

Table 8: Nutrient Concentration in Diets for Sheep (expressed on 100 Percent Dry Matter Basis)

923

(2)

Table 9: Net Energy Requirements for Lambs of Small, Medium, and Large Mature Weight Genotypes (Kcal/d)

925

(1)

Table 10: NEpreg (NEy) Requirements of Ewes Carrying Different Numbers of Fetuses at Various Stages of Gestation

925

(1)

Table 11: Crude Protein Requirements for Lambs of Small, Medium, and Large Mature Weight Genotypes (g/d)

926

(1)

Table 12: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Goats

927

(2)

Table 13: Nutrient Requirements of Swine Allowed Feed Ad Libitum (90 percent dry matter)

929

(1)

Table 14: Daily Nutrient Intakes and Requirements of Swine Allowed Feed Ad Libitum

930

(1)

Table 15: Nutrient Requirements of Breeding Swine

931

(1)

Table 16: Daily Nutrient Intakes and Requirements of Intermediate-Weight Breeding Animals

932

(1)

Table 17: Requirements for Several Nutrients of Breeding Herd Replacements Allowed Feed Ad Libitum

933

(1)

Table 18: Daily Energy and Feed Requirements of Pregnant Gilts and Sows

933

(1)

Table 19: Daily Energy and Feed Requirements of Lactating Gilts and Sows

933

(1)

Table 20: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Ponies (200 kg mature weight)

934

(1)

Table 21: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Horses (400 kg mature weight)

935

(1)

Table 22: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Horses (500 kg mature weight)

936

(1)

Table 23: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Horses (600 kg mature weight)

937

(1)

Table 24: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Horses (700 kg mature weight)

938

(1)

Table 25: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Horses (800 kg mature weight)

939

(1)

Table 26: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Horses (900 kg mature weight)

940

(1)

Table 27: Nutrient Concentrations in Total Diets for Horses and Ponies (dry matter basis)

941

(1)

Table 28: Nutrient Concentrations in Total Diets for Horses and Ponies (90 percent dry matter basis)

942

(1)

Table 29: Other Minerals and Vitamins for Horses and Ponies (on a dry matter basis)

943

(1)

Table 30: Expected Feed Consumption by Horses (Percent body weight)

943

(1)

Table 31A: Nutrient Requirements of Immature Leghorn-Type Chickens as Percentages or Units per Kilogram of Diet

944

(1)

Table 31B: Nutrient Requirements of Leghorn-Type Laying Hens as Percentages or Units per Kilogram of Diet (90 percent dry matter)

945

(1)

Table 32: Nutrient Requirements of Broilers as Percentages or Units per Kilogram of Diet (90 percent dry matter)

946

(1)

Table 33: Nutrient Requirements of Meat-Type Hens for Breeding Purposes as Units per Hen per Day (90 percent dry matter)

947

(1)

Table 34: Estimates of Metabolizable Energy Required per Hen per Day by Chickens in Relation to Body Weight and Egg Production (kcal)

947

(1)

Table 35: Nutrient Requirements of Turkeys as Percentages or Units per Kilogram of Diet (90 percent dry matter)

948

(1)

Table 36: Nutrient Requirements of Geese as Percentages or Units per Kilogram of Diet (90 percent dry matter)

949

(1)

Table 37: Nutrient Requirements of White Pekin Ducks as Percentages or Units per Kilogram of Diet (90 percent dry matter)

950

(1)

Table 38: Nutrient Requirements of Ring-Necked Pheasants and Bobwhite Quail as Percentages or Units per Kilogram of Diet (90 percent dry matter)

951

(1)

Table 39: Nutrient Requirements of Japanese Quail (Coturnix) as Percentages or Units per Kilogram of Diet (90 percent dry matter)

952

(1)

Table 40: Nutrient Requirements of Rabbits Fed Ad Libitum (Percentage or Amount per Kg of Diet)

953

(1)

Table 41: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Growing Dairy Cattle and Mature Bulls

954

(3)

Table 42: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Lactating and Pregnant Cows

957

(1)

Table 43: Recommended Nutrient Content of Diets for Dairy Cattle

958

(1)

Table 44: Dry Matter Intake Requirements to Fulfill Nutrient Allowances for Maintenance, Milk Production, and Normal Live Weight Gain During Mid- and Late Lactation

959

(1)

Table 45: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Growing Dairy Cattle and Mature Bulls (Pounds)

960

(3)

Table 46: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Lactating and Pregnant Cows (Pounds)

963

(1)

Table 47: Recommended Nutrient Content of Diets for Dairy Cattle (Pounds)

964

(2)

Table 48: Composition of Some Common Feeds, Excluding Amino Acids

966

(28)

Table 49: Amino Acid Composition of Some Feeds Commonly Used for Swine, Poultry, and Rabbits (Data on as fed basis)

994

(6)

Table 50: Conversion Factors

1000

(1)

Table 51: Abbreviations Used in Table 50

1001

(1)

Table 52: Dry Matter Intake Requirements to Fulfill Nutrient Allowances for Maintenance, Milk Production, and Normal Live Weight Gain During Mid- and Late Lactation (Pounds)

1002

(1)

Table 53: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Lactating Cows Using Absorbable Protein (Metric)

1003

(2)

Table 54: Daily Nutrient Requirements of Lactating Cows Using Absorbable Protein (Pounds)

1005

(2)

Table 55: Age Computing Chart

1007

(1)

Index

1008

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