Modern Livestock and Poultry Production [Hardcover]

James R. Gillespie (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 8, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0766816079 | ISBN-13: 978-0766816077 | Edition: 6

This comprehensive text covers all types of farm animals and provides detailed information on each species. Specifics include information on the characteristics of the industry, the breeds, selection of breeding stock, feeding and management of the species, diseases and parasites common to the species, and marketing principles. Such current issues as animal rights and animal welfare, food safety, environmental issues, and biotechnology are explored. The complete package includes learning activities, review questions, numerous illustrations, and an instructor's guide.

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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.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1026 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 6 edition (November 8, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766816079
• ISBN-13: 978-0766816077
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8.2 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,792,125 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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.