Modern Livestock Health and Farming

by Lohith Balabhadrapatruni, Drishith Cheemalamarri

ISBN: 9789371705523
View Ebook
Imprint : Agri Horti Press
Year : 2026
Price : Rs. 6950.00
Biblio : viii+142p., figs., tbls., 25cm

About The Book

The book begins with an overview of livestock health and farming practices, exploring the regional and global perspectives of this industry. It explores the issue of antimicrobial resistance and the rational use of antimicrobials in livestock production and also discusses the importance of farm animals' health behaviors as a communicative signal for farmers to provide veterinary care and promote sustainable production. The book covers the importance of nutrition and health-management in dairy production, highlighting key practices and strategies for ensuring the health and well-being of dairy cows. The book provides readers with valuable insights and information about these key issues, as well as practical strategies for promoting sustainable and responsible livestock production. This book unravels the recent studies in the field of modern livestock and animal health. Different approaches, evaluations, methodologies and advanced studies on modern livestock and animal health have been included in this book. Highly useful for researchers, academics, students, and professionals involved in livestock production, animal health, and veterinary medicine. Additionally, the book may be of interest to policymakers and government officials responsible for regulating the livestock industry.

Table of Contents

Preface v 1. Introductory Chapter: Livestock Health and Farming - Regional to Global Perspectives 3 2. Antimicrobial Resistance and Rational Use of Antimicrobials in Livestock: Developing Countries Perspective 11 3. Farm Animals’ Health Behaviours: An Essential Communicative Signal for Farmers’ Veterinary Care and Sustainable Production 25 4. Nutrition and Health-Management in Dairy Production 51 5. Nutrients Cycle within Swine Production: Generation, Characteristics, Treatment and Revaluation 79 6. Livestock Feeds and Feeding in Semi-Arid Areas of Southern Africa 99 7. Climate Change Mitigation in Livestock Production: Nonconventional Feedstuffs and Alternative Additives 115 8. Water Use and Dairy Production System: An Indian Experience 131 Index 139