Modern Livestock and Poultry Production, 9th Edition

Contents
Preface
About the Authors
Acknowledgments
How to Use This Textbook
Section 1: The Livestock Industry
	Ch 1: Domestication and Importance of Livestock
		Domestication of Animals
		Classification of Common Farm Animals
		Functions of Animals
		Consumption of Livestock Products
		Size and Scope of the Livestock Industry in the United States
		Animal Health Products
		Trends in Animal Agriculture
		Animal Welfare and Animal Rights
		Animal Identification
		Food Safety
		Endangered Species
		Summary
	Ch 2: Career Opportunities in Animal Science
		Employment in Agriculture
		Employment Opportunities for College Graduates in Agriculture
		Occupations in Animal Science
		Choosing an Occupation
		Sources of Information about Occupations
		On the Job: Employer Expectations and Good Work Habits
		Good Citizenship Skills
		Summary
	Ch 3: Safety in Livestock Production
		Types and Kinds of Injuries
		Human and Environmental Factors Relating to Safety
		Chemical Safety
		First Aid Kits
		Heat and Humidity Factors Relating to Safety
		Hazards in Handling Livestock
		Horse Safety
		Hazards of Animal Diseases
		Personal Protective Equipment
		Facilities
		Fire Safety
		Biosecurity and Agroterrorism
		Summary
	Ch 4: Livestock and the Environment
		Environmental Problems with Livestock Production
		Handling Livestock Wastes
		Environment and Nutrition
		Disposal of Dead Animals
		Livestock Laws
		Summary
Section 2: Anatomy, Physiology, Feeding, and Nutrition
	Ch 5: Anatomy, Physiology, and Absorption of Nutrients
		Cells and Tissues
		Skeletal System
		Muscle System
		Respiratory System
		Circulatory System
		Integumentary System
		Immune System
		Nervous System
		Endocrine System
		Excretory System
		Reproductive System
		Digestive Systems
		The Digestive Process
		Development of the Ruminant Stomach
		Digestion in Poultry
		Absorption of Feed
		Metabolism
		Summary
	Ch 6: Feed Nutrients
		Energy Nutrients-Carbohydrates
		Energy Nutrients-Fats and Oils
		Proteins
		Vitamins
		Minerals
		Water
		Summary
	Ch 7: Feed Additives and Growth Promotants
		Kinds of Feed Additives and Hormones
		Beef Cattle
		Dairy Cattle
		Sheep and Goats
		Swine
		Poultry
		Horses
		Regulation of the Use of Additives
		Mixing and Residue Avoidance
		Keeping Records
		Health Concerns
		Summary
	Ch 8: Balancing Rations
		Classification of Feeds
		Ration Characteristics
		Ration Functions
		Balancing Rations
		Using Fixed Ingredients When Formulating Diets
		Substituting Silage for Hay
		Summary
Section 3: Animal Breeding
	Ch 9: Genetics of Animal Breeding
		The Importance of Genetics
		Selection Based on Genetics
		The Cell and Cell Division
		Transmission of Characteristics
		Summary
	Ch 10: Animal Reproduction
		Reproduction
		Male Reproductive System
		Female Reproductive System
		Estrus Cycle
		Ovulation
		Fertilization
		Gestation
		Parturition
		Reproduction in Poultry
		Reproductive Failures
		Summary
	Ch 11: Biotechnology in Livestock Production
		Biotechnology
		Regulation and Safety in the Use of Biotechnology
		Cloning
		Genetic Engineering
		Bovine Somatotropin
		Paylean
		Genetic Engineering Research
		Opposition to Biotechnology
		Patents and Genetic Engineering
		Embryo Transfer
		Summary
	Ch 12: Animal Breeding Systems
		Systems of Breeding
		Summary
Section 4: Beef Cattle
	Ch 13: Breeds of Beef Cattle
		Characteristics of the Beef Industry
		Development of Beef Breeds
		Selection of a Breed
		Characteristics of the Breeds
		Summary
	Ch 14: Selection and Judging of Beef Cattle
		Types of Beef Production
		Selection of Beef Animals
		Judging Beef Animals
		Summary
	Ch 15: Feeding and Management of the Cow-Calf Herd
		Integrated Resource Management
		Feeds
		Managing Feed Sources
		Feeding Dry, Pregnant Cows and Heifers
		Lactation Rations
		Creep Feeding of Calves
		Growing Replacement Heifers
		Growing, Feeding, and Care of Bulls
		Management of the Herd during Breeding Season
		Artificial Insemination
		Sex-Selected Semen
		Synchronization of Estrus
		When to Breed Heifers
		Calving
		Castration
		Dehorning
		Branding and Marking
		Managing Weaned Calves
		Preconditioning Calves
		Backgrounding Calves
		Summary
	Ch 16: Feeding and Management of Feeder Cattle
		Systems of Cattle Feeding
		Kinds of Cattle to Feed
		Buying Feeder Cattle
		Selection of Feeds
		Feeding Cattle
		Summary
	Ch 17: Diseases and Parasites of Beef Cattle
		Herd Health Plan
		Diseases
		External Parasites
		Internal Parasites
		Nutritional Health Problems
		Summary
	Ch 18: Beef Cattle Housing and Equipment
		Planning for Facilities and Equipment
		Cow Herd Facilities
		Feedlots
		Corrals
		Feeding Facilities
		Other Equipment
		Summary
	Ch 19: Marketing Beef Cattle
		Beef Checkoff and Promotion
		Supply and Demand
		Methods of Marketing
		Market Classes and Grades of Beef
		Handling Cattle Prior to and during Marketing
		Cattle Futures Market
		Summary
Section 5: Swine
	Ch 20: Breeds of Swine
		Overview of the Swine Enterprise
		Selection of a Breed
		Characteristics of the Breeds
		Summary
	Ch 21: Selection and Judging of Swine
		Selection of Breeding Stock
		Selecting Feeder Pigs
		Judging Hogs
		Summary
	Ch 22: Feeding and Management of Swine
		Types of Swine Production
		Contracting in the Swine Industry
		Pork Quality Assurance Plus Program
		Reducing Nitrogen and Phosphorus Excretion
		Selecting Feeds for Swine
		Feeding the Breeding Herd
		Feeding Baby Pigs
		Feeding Growing-Finishing Pigs
		Preparation of Feeds
		Management Practices
		Feeder Pigs
		Summary
	Ch 23: Diseases and Parasites of Swine
		Disease and Parasite Prevention
		Infectious Diseases
		Nutritional Health Problems
		External Parasites
		Internal Parasites
		Other Health Problems
		Summary
	Ch 24: Swine Housing and Equipment
		Kinds of Buildings
		Site Selection and Building Placement
		Ventilation, Heating, and Insulation
		Floors
		Breeding Herd Facilities
		Gestation Facilities
		Farrowing Houses
		Growing Facilities
		Finishing Facilities
		Fencing
		Handling Equipment
		Feeding and Watering Equipment
		Summary
	Ch 25: Marketing Swine
		Pork Promotion
		Boar Meat
		Kinds of Markets
		Pricing Methods
		Market Classes and Grades
		Weight and Time to Sell
		Shrinkage of Hogs
		Futures Market and Hedging
		Summary
Section 6: Sheep and Goats
	Ch 26: Breeds and Selection of Sheep
		Overview of the Sheep Enterprise
		Classes of Sheep
		Breeds of Sheep
		Selection of Sheep
		Judging Sheep
	Ch 27: Feeding, Management, and Housing of Sheep
		Systems of Raising Sheep
		Feeding of Sheep
		Other Management Practices
		Predator Loss
		Housing and Equipment
		Summary
	Ch 28: Breeds, Selection, Feeding, and Management of Goats
		Overview of the Goat Enterprise
		Classes of Goats
		Breeds of Goats
		Selection of Goats
		Meat Goat Evaluation
		Feeding Goats
		Management of Goats
		Housing and Equipment
		Protection from Predators
		Summary
	Ch 29: Diseases and Parasites of Sheep and Goats
		General Health Recommendations
		Diseases of Sheep and Goats
		Nutritional Problems
		External Parasites
		Internal Parasites
		Summary
	Ch 30: Marketing Sheep, Goats, Wool, and Mohair
		Marketing Sheep
		Marketing Wool
		Marketing Goats for Meat
		Marketing Goat Milk and Milk Products
		Marketing Cashmere and Mohair
		Summary
Section 7: Horses
	Ch 31: Selection of Horses
		Horses in the United States
		Selection of Horses
		Breeds of Light Horses and Ponies
		Breeds of Draft Horses
		Unsoundness and Blemishes
		Vices
		Summary
	Ch 32: Feeding, Management, Housing, and Tack
		Feeds for Horses
		Feeding Horses
		Care of Broodmare and Foal
		Care of Teeth
		Foot Care
		Buildings for Horses
		Fences and Corrals
		Equipment for Feeding and Watering
		Horse Trailers
		Horse Tack
		Summary
	Ch 33: Diseases and Parasites of Horses
		Principles of Health Care
		Diseases and Disorders
		External Parasites
		Internal Parasites
		Summary
	Ch 34: Training and Horsemanship
		Understanding the Behavior of Horses
		Training the Young Horse
		Horsemanship
		Showing at Halter
		Equitation Classes
		Gymkhana
		Rodeos
		Trail Riding
		Summary
Section 8: Poultry
	Ch 35: Selection of Poultry
		The Poultry Industry
		Breeds of Poultry
		Sources of Chickens
		Culling Chickens
		Sources of Turkeys
		Sources of Ducks
		Sources of Geese
		Summary
	Ch 36: Feeding, Management, Housing, and Equipment
		Feeding Poultry
		Managing Poultry
		Housing and Equipment
		Summary
	Ch 37: Diseases and Parasites of Poultry
		Maintaining Poultry Health
		Diseases and Disorders
		External Parasites
		Internal Parasites
		Summary
	Ch 38: Marketing Poultry and Eggs
		Price and Production Trends in Poultry and Eggs
		Marketing Poultry
		Classes of Ready-to-Cook Poultry
		Grades of Ready-to-Cook Poultry
		Marketing Eggs
		Classes and Grades of Eggs
		Summary
Section 9: Dairy Cattle
	Ch 39: Breeds of Dairy Cattle
		Characteristics of the Dairy Enterprise
		Trends in Dairy Production
		Government Influence in Dairying
		The Purebred Dairy Cattle Association
		Breed Selection
		Characteristics of the Breeds of Dairy Cattle
		Summary
	Ch 40: Selecting and Judging Dairy Cattle
		Selecting Desirable Breeding and Production Animals
		Judging Dairy Animals
		General Description of the Scorecard
		Dairy Judging Terms
		Summary
	Ch 41: Feeding Dairy Cattle
		Methods of Feeding Dairy Cows
		Roughages for Dairy Cattle
		Grains for Dairy Cows
		Protein Supplements for Dairy Cows
		By-Products and Other Processed Feeds for Dairy Cattle
		Minerals for Dairy Cattle
		Vitamin Needs of Dairy Cattle
		Water Needs of Dairy Cattle
		Body Condition Score
		Feeding Lactating Dairy Cows
		Feeding Dry Cows
		Feeding Herd Replacements
		Balancing Rations for Dairy Cattle
		Feeding and Reproduction
		Feed Inventory
		On-Farm Feed Processing
		Summary
	Ch 42: Management of the Dairy Herd
		Records
		Dairy Herd Improvement Associations (DHIA)
		Identification of Dairy Animals
		Computers for Cow Identification and Management
		Standardizing Lactation Records
		Culling
		Goals for the Dairy Farm
		Budgets for the Dairy Farm
		Buy or Lease Dairy Cows
		Adjusting to Changes in the Economy
		Labor Management
		Managing Dry Cows
		Raising Dairy Replacements
		Hoof Trimming
		Maintaining Milk Production in Hot Weather
		Summary
	Ch 43: Milking Management
		Function of the Udder
		Recommended Milking Practices
		Milk Quality
		Cleaning and Sanitizing Milking Equipment
		Cooling Milk
		Preventing Chemical Contamination
		Preventing off Flavors in Milk
		Summary
	Ch 44: Dairy Herd Health
		Herd Health Plan
		Summary
	Ch 45: Dairy Housing and Equipment
		Planning the Dairy Facility
		Housing for the Milking Herd
		Milking in Stall Barns
		Milking Parlors
		Mechanization in the Milking Parlor
		Holding Area
		Milk House
		Bulk Tanks
		Stray Voltage
		Milking Equipment
		Housing for Dairy Herd Replacements
		Manure Handling
		Feed Handling
		Summary
	Ch 46: Marketing Milk
		Introduction
		Price of Milk
		Demand for Dairy Products
		Markets for Milk
		Hauling Milk to Market
		Milk Grades
		Federal Milk Marketing Order Program
		Dairy Imports and Exports
		Summary
Section 10: Alternative Animals
	Ch 47: Rabbits
		Classification of Rabbits
		Uses of Rabbits
		Breeds
		Feeding
		Feeds
		Pelleting Feeds
		Storing Feeds
		Feeding Methods
		Diets for Commercial Production
		Maintenance Feeding
		Feeding Herd Bucks in Service
		Feeding Growing Junior Does and Bucks
		Feeding Pregnant and Nursing Does
		Rabbit Breeding
		Kindling
		Losses at Kindling
		Weaning
		Handling Rabbits
		Sexing Rabbits
		Identification of Breeding Rabbits
		Castration
		Care during Hot Weather
		Care during Cold Weather
		Maintaining Healthy Rabbits
		Common Health Problems
		Keeping Records
		Facilities and Equipment
		Marketing Rabbits
		Summary
	Ch 48: Bison, Ratites, Llamas, Alpacas, and Elk
		Bison
		Characteristics of the Bison Industry
		Management of Bison
		Feeding and Nutrition of Bison
		Bison Herd Health
		Facilities and Equipment for Bison
		Marketing Bison
		Ratites
		Llamas and Alpacas
		Elk
		Summary
Appendix
Glossary/Glossario
Index