Modern Livestock & Poultry [Hardcover]

James R. Gillespie (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 25, 2003 | ISBN-10: 1401827373 | ISBN-13: 978-1401827373 | Edition: 007

Modern Livestock and Poultry Production, seventh edition is the textbook students and instructors turn to for thorough coverage of the animal agriculture industry. For each of the many species discussed in the text, students will find essential information about the breeds, selection of breeding stock, feeding and species management, diseases and parasites common to the species and marketing. Material is derived from the latest research and most current information about animal genetics, breeding, nutrition, biotechnology and product promotion. The text provides complete coverage of such major farm animal enterprises as beef cattle, swine, sheep, goats, horses, poultry and dairy cattle. Minor animal enterprises addressed include rabbits, bison, ratites, llamas and alpacas. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the livestock industry, including career opportunities.

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About the Author

James R. Gillespie has extensive training and experience in the field of livestock production and agricultural education. He received his BS and MS degrees in Agricultural Education from Iowa State University and holds a degree as an Education Specialist in School Administration from Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois. Now retired, he was employed by the Illinois State Board of Education, as a Regional Vocational Administrator. Mr. Gillespie is a member of Phi Delta Kappa and the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 936 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 007 edition (March 25, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401827373
• ISBN-13: 978-1401827373
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.6 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #266,343 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #73 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Agricultural Sciences > Horticulture

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book, but expensive as all hell, January 19, 2008

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This review is from: Modern Livestock & Poultry (Hardcover)

This is a really good, thorough livestock book. It covers more than a vet tech student will ever need to know about food animal production.

Having said all that, it's way too expensive for a mostly black and white book printed on cheap paper that's one step above newsprint in quality.

The only way someone would fork over 140 bucks for this thing is if they were forced to by an instructor.

If you have to spend 140 bucks on a damned textbook, at least this is a good one.