Growth of farm animals /

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Lawrence, T. L. J. (Tony Leonard John) (Author), Fowler, V. R. (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK : CABI, 2002.
Edition:	Second edition.
Subjects:	Livestock > Growth. Veterinary physiology. Animal Genetics and Breeding, (New March 2000) Animal Immunology, (New March 2000) Animal Nutrition (General) Animal Nutrition (Physiology) Animal Reproduction and Embryology, (New March 2000) Feed Additives. Cells. Compensatory growth. Domestic animals. Embryonic development. Feed additives. Fertilization. Gametes. Genetics. Growth promoters. Hormonal control. Immune system. Mammary glands. Physiology. Sexual maturity. Tissues. Electronic books.
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Table of Contents:

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
The 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.