Description
| Abstract: | This book contains 16 chapters. Topics covered are: general aspects of growth; cells; tissues: basic structure and growth; tissues: growth and structure relative to product value for human consumption; mammary gland growth and product yield; hormonal influences on growth; genetic influences on growth; immune system and growth; gametes, fertilization and embryonic growth; prenatal and postnatal growth; efficiency and growth; compensatory growth; growth and puberty in breeding animals; measuring growth; growth promoters, performance enhancers, feed additives and alternative approaches; the future. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xii, 347 pages) : illustrations, charts |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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| DOI: | 10.1079/9780851994840.0000 |
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| Access: | Access limited to subscribing institution. |
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