Alternative Health Practices for Livestock

Alternative Health Practices for Livestock

Hardback (04 Apr 2006)

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Publisher's Synopsis

The idea that current methods of food production are not sustainable in the long-term is a controversial topic. This book provides information that will advance a form of livestock production that meets the long- and short-term goals of human food production, minimizing degradation of natural resources. Important concerns regarding food safety, particularly antibiotic and chemical residues in meat, milk and other livestock foods, have stimulated renewed interest in alternative methods of promoting livestock health.

Alternative Health Practices for Livestock is the first compilation of its kind for veterinarians, agriculture extension educators and livestock producers. It provides a well-referenced overview of some of the alternative livestock practices currently being examined.

Key Features:

  • A much needed information source on alternative health for large animals
  • Contributions from veterinarians, farmers, extension educators and university professors
  • Discusses the necessity for more validated scientific assessments of alternative and herbal therapies in livestock production
  • Includes chapters on ways to promote alternative methods of health care for livestock, including steps to obtain research funding.

Book information

ISBN: 9780813817644
Publisher: Wiley
Imprint: Wiley Blackwell
Pub date:
DEWEY: 636.08955
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 211
Weight: 685g
Height: 262mm
Width: 183mm
Spine width: 15mm