Exploring Animal Science

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Overview

EXPLORING ANIMAL SCIENCE offers readers the perfect tool for learning about animal agriculture: one that balances the academic background critical to building a strong foundation in fundamental science with the practical, production-oriented content vital to work in the real world. Its coverage spans a variety of areas like nutrition, anatomy and physiology, biotechnology, biosecurity, and genetics and animal reproduction. Each topic is presented in a straightforward manner that first investigates the basics, and then delves further into its practical application to the production, care, and management of animal agriculture. This unique approach is sure to engage readers by drawing powerful connections between academics and real-life animal-based scenarios and situations. It also includes a wide range of activities that will take learning to the next level, making it an appealing choice for anyone seeking a strong, foundational knowledge of animal science.

Author

Frank Flanders

Dr. Frank B. Flanders is an Assistant Professor of Agriculture Education at the University of Georgia. He has served Agriculture Education for over thirty-five years. Dr. Flanders taught high school agriculture education for six years and was a Special Instructor in Agricultural Education at the University of Georgia for 15 years. Dr. Flanders has extensive experience in developing agriculture education teaching materials. He served as the Agriculture Education Curriculum Coordinator in Georgia, where he developed and maintained the Agricultural Education website, produced instructional DVDs and CDs for teachers, managed curriculum projects, and taught numerous workshops for teachers. He also served as the Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education Resource Network Curriculum Coordinator for three years. Dr. Flanders served on the writing team for the National Standards in Agriculture Education and served as lead writer for the National Standards on Animal Science. In 2003, Dr. Flanders was inducted into the Georgia Agriculture Education Hall of Fame and received the National Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award from the Professional Fraternity Association. He has also received the Outstanding Faculty Member in Agriculture Education Award and the Outstanding Service and Faculty Member Award from the University of Georgia Student Government Association.

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Table of Contents

SECTION I: OVERVIEW OF ANIMAL SCIENCE.
1. The Animal Industry.
2. Careers in Animal Science.
3. Safety and Biosecurity.
4. Environmental Concerns.
SECTION II: ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY & NUTRITION.
5. Anatomy and Physiology.
6. Animal Nutrition.
SECTION III: ANIMAL REPRODUCTION.
7. Genetics and Reproduction.
8. Biotechnology.
9. Animal Breeding Systems.
SECTION IV: BEEF CATTLE.
10. Introduction to Beef Cattle Production.
11. Beef Management.
12. Select and Judging Beef Cattle.
13. Fitting and Showing Beef Cattle.
SECTION V: SWINE.
14. Introduction to Swine Production.
15. Management of Swine.
16. Select and Judging Swine.
17. Fitting and Showing Swine.
SECTION VI: SHEEP AND GOATS.
18. Introduction to Sheep and Goat Production.
19. Management of Sheep and Goats.
20. Fitting and Showing Sheep and Goats.
SECTION VII: EQUINE SCIENCE.
21. Introduction to Equine Science.
22. Equine Management.
23. Training and Horsemanship.
SECTION VIII: POULTRY.
24. Introduction to Poultry Production.
25. Management of Poultry.
26. Poultry and Egg Quality.
SECTION IX: DAIRY.
27. Introduction to Dairy Science.
28. Management of Dairy Cattle.
29. Select and Judging Dairy Cattle.
30. Fit and Showing Dairy Cattle.
SECTION X: COMPANION ANIMALS.
31. Introduction to Companion Animals.
32. Dogs.
33. Cats.
SECTION XI: EXOTIC ANIMALS.
34. Rabbit Production.
35. Large Game Animals.
36. Ratites.
37. Game Birds.
38. Llamas and Alpacas.

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Exploring Animal Science

Overview

Frank Flanders