Vera Shaffer

Introduction to Animal Science Vera Shaffer

The study of the biology of animals which are controlled by humankind is known as animal science. The production and management of animals which live on farms are also dealt with under this discipline. Some of the various animals which are studied within this field of study are livestock animals such as sheep, pigs, cattle and horses along with companion animals such as dogs and cats. Animal science also makes use of other disciplines of science such as microbiology, animal behavior, genetics, physiology, reproduction and nutrition. There are various industries where animal science is applied. A few of them are livestock breeding industry, pharmaceutical industry and animal feed industry. This book provides significant information of this discipline to help develop a good understanding of animal science and related fields. Students in this field will be assisted by this book. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make it an invaluable source of knowledge.