This book addresses the wealth of research on the application of precision livestock farming technologies in dairy and beef farming.... Læs mere
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the range of organic soil amendments used throughout agriculture to improve soil health, including animal manure,... Læs mere
This collection features four peer-reviewed literature reviews on lameness in dairy cattle.
This book provides a detailed overview of the development of alternative sources of protein, such as insects and macroalgae and the benefits and challenges of their use as feed for pigs.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the range of factors currently affecting reproductive efficiency in modern pig production, such as gilt development and litter size for sows and genetic line and progressive motility for boars.
This collection summarises the wealth of research on optimising pig health to prevent the occurrence and spread of major diseases known to the pig industry, such as African Swine Fever (ASF) and Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS).
This collection highlights the important contribution of milk and other dairy products to the diets of millions around the world. Chapters discuss key... Læs mere
This book provides a detailed overview of how a circular economy can be developed and achieved in agriculture. Chapters consider the importance of closing nutrient loops and the recirculation of materials in both protected and urban environments.
This collection reviews the wealth of research addressing the major challenges facing pig nutrition, including the need to meet the changing needs of animals as they grow... Læs mere
This collection reviews recent advances in processing and analysing data to provide actionable outcomes for farmers to be able to achieve a more sustainable agriculture and reduce the sector’s contribution to climate change.
This book provides a comprehensive overview on the range of alternative sources of protein for poultry, including algae, insect meal and corn fermented protein.