Overview
Provides a broad and timely overview of the use of biotechnology in the improvement of all livestock species
Explains how biotechnology may affect animal reproduction and animal health
Offers a deeper understanding of the impact of animal biotechnology and livestock farming on the environment
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (7 chapters)
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Front Matter
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About this book
This book examines how biotechnology can improve livestock breeding and farming, and thereby also animal products. In the first chapters the reader will discover which techniques and approaches are currently used to improve animal breeding, animal health and the value of animal products. Particular attention is given to reproduction techniques, animal nutrition and livestock vaccines that not only enhance animal health but also have a significant effect on human health by ensuring safe food procurement and preventing zoonotic diseases. In addition, modern biotechnology can increase not only productivity but also the consistency and quality of animal food, fiber and medical products. In the second part of the book, issues such as how animal biotechnology could affect the environment and the important topic of animal waste management are explored. In the concluding chapter, the authors discuss future challenges related to animal biotechnology. This work will appeal to a wide readership, from scientists and professionals working in animal production, to those in farm animal management and veterinary science.
Editors and Affiliations
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: The Role of Biotechnology in Improvement of Livestock
Book Subtitle: Animal Health and Biotechnology
Editors: Muhammad Abubakar, Ali Saeed, Oguz Kul
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-46789-3
Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2015
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-662-46788-6Published: 16 April 2015
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-662-52187-8Published: 09 October 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-3-662-46789-3Published: 07 April 2015
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VII, 147
Number of Illustrations: 3 b/w illustrations, 12 illustrations in colour
Topics: Animal Genetics and Genomics, Embryology, Biotechnology
Industry Sectors: Biotechnology