THE SCIENCE OF ANIMAL AGRICULTURE, 4th edition teaches science along with concepts associated with the industry of animal agriculture. The fourth edition features many updates, including the latest advancements in the field of animal science, such as cellular biology, and the latest updates on consumer concerns and new government regulations. A hallmark of THE SCIENCE OF ANIMAL AGRICULTURE, 4th edition is the presentation of scientific theory via application context. Topics such as nutrition, anatomy, genetics, entomology, pathology, and animal behavior are covered in depth. These complicated areas are presented in the context of how they are used in the animal industry, allowing the reader to make a distinct correlation. In addition, readers will benefit from this science-based, animal agriculture book that makes complicated biology principles easy to grasp and apply.
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Weight: 1330g
Dimensions: 224 x 285mm
Publication Date: 05 Jan 2011
Publisher: Cengage Learning Inc
Publication City/Country: United States
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781435480742
About Ray Herren
Ray V. Herren has been actively involved in agriculture for most of his life. He grew up on a diversified farm where he played a major role in the production of livestock. He obtained a bachelor of science degree in agricultural education from Auburn University a master's degree in agribusiness education from Alabama A & M and a Doctorate in Vocational Education (with an emphasis in agricultural education) from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Dr. Herren has taught at Virginia Tech Oregon State University and the University of Georgia in Athens where he recently retired as head of the Department of Agriculture Leadership Education and Communication. In addition to serving as a national leader in the Future Farmers of America (FFA) alumni organization he has served on numerous committees from the local to international level including a national task force to develop FFA programs for middle school and the national committee for career development events. His prolific scholarly activity includes 26 journal articles 51 invited or refereed presentations and 12 books and manuals. He has also earned several awards for his commitment to service as well as UGA's prestigious College of Education Outstanding Teaching Award.