Information resources on the care and welfare of dairy cattle [[electronic resource] /] / compiled and edited by Cynthia P. Smith

• Autore: Smith Cynthia Petrie
• Pubblicazione: [Beltsville, Md.] : , : U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library, Animal Welfare Information Center, , [2002]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 electronic text : digital, HTML file
• Soggetto topico: Dairy cattle; Dairy cattle - Feeding and feeds; Dairy barns; Milking; Dairy cattle breeds; Dairy cattle - Diseases; Animal welfare
• Soggetto genere / forma: Bibliographies.
• Note generali: Description based on content viewed Feb. 3, 2003; title from web page.; "August 2002."
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Sommario/riassunto: In recent years a number of issues regarding the care and welfare of dairy cattle have been examined. The following document explores current issues regarding the social and physical environment of dairy cattle. Modern management practices such as the use of bovine somatotrophin (BST) to increase milk production, tail docking, and the use of new milking technologies are reviewed as well. An extensive bibliography covering the behavior, breeding, feeding, health, housing, and husbandry is included. This publication is intended for use by animal scientists, veterinarians, extension agents, and others with an interest in dairy cattle production.
• Titolo autorizzato: Information resources on the care and welfare of dairy cattle
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910695731203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II