Cattle Behaviour

Author : Clive Phillips
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781405147439

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Cattle Behaviour and Welfare by Clive Phillips Pdf

Cattle are one of our major domesticated animals, a higher mammal with complex mental and physical needs. The benefit of a knowledge of cattle behaviour means veterinarians and stockpeople can recognise abnormal behaviour signs for disease diagnosis and indication of an inadequate environment. This book replaces the book Cattle Behaviour, written by the same author and published by Farming Press in 1993. The text has been revised and updated and four new chapters on cattle welfare have been added. The main interest of many reading a book on behaviour is its relation to the welfare of the species, so the combination of welfare and behaviour is a logical one.

Author : Rebecca Doyle,John Moran
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-02-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781486301621

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Cow Talk by Rebecca Doyle,John Moran Pdf

The aim of this manual is to improve the welfare of dairy cattle in tropical developing countries, and by doing so, optimise cow and herd performance. It gives the stockmen and farmers directly concerned with the cattle a better understanding of animal behaviour and the ways cattle communicate their comfort or distress. The book discusses normal cattle behaviour and shows how domestication and breeding can affect behaviour to achieve high levels of production of milk, live weight gain and fertility. Animal welfare is important for producers because it can affect the health, production and contentment of cows. Animal welfare practices which adversely affect cow and herd performance on tropical small holder dairy farms are identified. Advice is then given to change the animal's environment or modify a handler's technique to ensure cattle have the degree of comfort needed to achieve more profitable and sustainable systems of livestock farming. Cow Talk will be a beneficial resource for farmers who want to improve animal welfare, farm advisers who can assist farmers to improve their welfare practices, educators who develop training programs for farmers and dairy advisers, and other stakeholders in tropical dairy production such as local agribusiness, policy makers and research scientists.

Author : Jack L. Albright,Clive Wendell Arave
Publisher : Cabi
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Science
ISBN : WISC:89063194773

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The Behaviour of Cattle by Jack L. Albright,Clive Wendell Arave Pdf

This book provides a review of our knowledge of cattle behaviour and how this can contribute to improve the care, management and well-being of cattle. Examples are drawn from around the world, and while there is some emphasis on dairy cattle, mention is made of beef, dual-purpose or draught cattle where appropriate. All of the key topics such as social, reproductive and feeding behaviour are covered with reviews of the research literature.

Author : C. J. C. Phillips
Publisher : Farming Press Limited
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Medical
ISBN : WISC:89049470065

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Cattle Behaviour by C. J. C. Phillips Pdf

Author : Mario Melletti,James Burton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 479 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781107036642

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Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour of Wild Cattle by Mario Melletti,James Burton Pdf

A beautifully illustrated reference work on the biology, ecology, conservation status and management of all thirteen species of wild cattle and buffalo. This book will be a valuable resource for students, researchers, and professionals in animal behaviour, behavioural ecology, evolutionary biology and conservation biology.

Author : Ronald Kilgour
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780429725388

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Livestock Behaviour by Ronald Kilgour Pdf

The book aims to bring together the essential information on animal behaviour for those concerned with the husbandry, management and welfare of farm animals. It provides information to make fuller use of labour, reduce accidents, and increase the wellbeing and productivity of farm livestock.

Author : J. L. Keeling
Publisher : CABI
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0851997171

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Social Behavior in Farm Animals by J. L. Keeling Pdf

An understanding of social behaviour is increasingly necessary in farm animal husbandry as more animals are housed in groups rather than in individual stalls or pens. There may be economic or welfare reasons for such housing. This book is the first to specifically address this important subject. The chapters fall into three broad subject areas: concepts in social behaviour; species specific chapters; current issues. Authors include leading experts from Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand.Animal welfare/behaviour issues are becoming increasingly importantCombines theoretical and practical details about the social behaviour of our most common farm speciesWritten by leading experts from around the world

Author : MILLER-CUSHON ENDRES
Publisher : Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1786764598

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Understanding the Behaviour and Improving the Welfare of Dairy Cattle by MILLER-CUSHON ENDRES Pdf

Author : Kiley-Worthington,Kiley,Plain,Worthington
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783034867825

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The Behaviour of Beef Suckler Cattle (Bos Taurus) by Kiley-Worthington,Kiley,Plain,Worthington Pdf

Author : Marcia Endres
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Animal welfare
ISBN : 1786764601

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Understanding the Behaviour and Improving the Welfare of Dairy Cattle by Marcia Endres Pdf

The welfare of farmed animals such as cattle is an increasing concern for consumers and regulatory agencies. This book explores the science behind our understanding of dairy cow behaviour and ways to improve their welfare. Understanding the behaviour and improving the welfare of dairy cattle summarises this wealth of recent research and reviews dairy cattle behaviour in areas such as cognition, learning, pain and stress. The collection features authoritative assessments by leading experts on developments in welfare indicators, monitoring and certification, as well as approaches to improve welfare practices of calves, heifers and transition cows at different stages of production including housing, transport and slaughter. With its distinguished author team and wide-ranging coverage, Understanding the behaviour and improving the welfare of dairy cattle will be a standard reference for university and other researchers in dairy and veterinary science as well as ethology. It will also be a key reference for government and other agencies involved in regulating and monitoring farm animal welfare, as well as dairy farmers and companies processing milk and other dairy products.

Author : Temple Grandin
Publisher : Storey Books
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1603420282

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Humane Livestock Handling by Temple Grandin Pdf

Provides a guide for handling livestock animals, focusing on more humane treatment techniques, and discusses planning and designing a handling facility, corral and loading ramp layouts for ranches, and other related topics.

Author : Jeffrey Rushen,Anne Marie de Passillé,Marina A. G. Keyserlingk,Daniel M. Weary
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2007-12-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402065583

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The Welfare of Cattle by Jeffrey Rushen,Anne Marie de Passillé,Marina A. G. Keyserlingk,Daniel M. Weary Pdf

This book covers all aspects of research into the welfare of dairy, veal and beef cattle, covering behavior, nutrition and feeding, housing and management, stockmanship, and stress physiology, as well as transport and slaughter. It also offers a detailed and critical analysis of the main indicators of animal welfare and covers the main threats to animal welfare in modern cattle production systems.

Author : Jeffrey Rushen,Anne Marie de Passillé,Marina A. G. von Keyserlingk,Daniel M. Weary
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402065576

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The Welfare of Cattle by Jeffrey Rushen,Anne Marie de Passillé,Marina A. G. von Keyserlingk,Daniel M. Weary Pdf

This book covers all aspects of research into the welfare of dairy, veal and beef cattle, covering behavior, nutrition and feeding, housing and management, stockmanship, and stress physiology, as well as transport and slaughter. It also offers a detailed and critical analysis of the main indicators of animal welfare and covers the main threats to animal welfare in modern cattle production systems.

Author : Dorian Garrick,Anatoly Ruvinsky
Publisher : CABI
Page : 641 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781780642215

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The Genetics of Cattle, 2nd Edition by Dorian Garrick,Anatoly Ruvinsky Pdf

Since the time of domestication more than 10,000 years ago, cattle have played an increasingly crucial role in the development of human civilizations. Progress has been quite remarkable since the turn of the century; the sequencing of the bovine genome in 2009 launched new avenues for furthering our understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of cattle genetics. Covering a vast array of questions, this book reviews major topics from molecular and developmental genetics, disease resistance and immunogenetics to genetic improvement of dairy and beef breeds, addressing all current problems in the field. This second edition includes a new team of authors and completely new chapters on the genetics of fat production, nutrition, feed intake and efficiency, growth and body composition. Fully updated throughout, it provides a valuable resource on cattle genetics for researchers, breeders, veterinarians and postgraduate students.

Author : Margo Hayes
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781486301881

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Small Cattle for Small Farms by Margo Hayes Pdf

Small cattle breeds are manageable to control and care for and perfect for lifestyle blocks and small farms. They can be bred commercially for beef but their docile temperaments and small size also make them especially suitable for hobby farms. As more people have turned to the country for a 'tree change', interest in these breeds has grown tremendously. In this new edition of her popular book Small Cattle for Small Farms, award-winning cattle breeder Margo Hayes provides practical and easy-to-understand information for people interested in keeping small cattle for a range of reasons. The book assumes no prior experience with cattle and covers all the basics to help you set up an enjoyable and viable small farm, including: types of cattle and production systems available, how to select your stock, explanations of equipment required and basic cattle husbandry. It contains simple explanatory diagrams and photographs to make new concepts clear. With new and expanded sections on small cattle breeds, genetics and breeding systems, this second edition competently addresses questions asked by those entering small farming for the first time while providing a solid reference for those already in the industry. Detailed guidelines for raising healthy cattle through good nutrition, land management and herd monitoring are provided, in addition to tips for showing and marketing your cattle and up-to-date government requirements for land and stockowners.