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Pork Production Systems

Efficient Use of Swine and Feed Resources
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Pork continues to occupy an important position as a food source in affluent societies as well as in developing countries with slower economic growth. The growth of the world swine population continues at a faster rate than that of the human population, a reflection of the sustained demand for pork in all parts of the world. The technical basis for commercial production of swine was presented in our two earlier textbooks-Swine Production in Temperate and Tropical Environ­ ments, by Pond and Maner, 1974, and Swine Production and Nutrition, by Pond and Maner, 1984. In view of rapidly advancing technology and an appreciation for the systems approach in industry and agriculture, this third book has been restructured to provide the student and practitioner with an integrated concept of pork production. We have attempted to blend the fundamental principles from genetics, physiology, nutrition, and biotechnology into the modern concepts of systems analysis and simulation modeling. The objective is to create a teaching approach which empha­ sizes the integrated synthesis of biological with physical and environmental sci­ ences and economics. This approach is expected to provide an overall pork pro­ duction systems view that individual producers can adapt to their specific resources, needs, and goals. Our new co-author, Dr. Dewey Harris, has used his expertise and perspective on interacting systems to change the complexion of the book to fulfill this objective. In addition, Dr.
Release date NZ
December 22nd, 2012
Audience
  • Professional & Vocational
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
Illustrations
XV, 439 p.
Pages
439
Dimensions
178x254x24
ISBN-13
9781461367543
Product ID
21574745

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