Breeding for robustness in cattle / edited by Marija Klopcic ... [and others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Klopčič, Marija.

ebrary, Inc.

Clarence J. Marshall Memorial Library Fund.

Series:

EAAP publication ; no. 126.

EAAP publication ; no. 126

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cattle--Breeding.

Cattle.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (281 pages :) : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Netherlands : Wageningen Academic Pub, 2008.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

This European Association for Animal Production (EAAP) publication notes that unfavorable trends in cattle fertility, udder health, and locomotion have become apparent in the past decade, causing economic losses. Larger herds and the public's demands for a higher welfare standard for livestock have underscored the need for more robust animals. Topics include discussions of the general concept of robustness, breeding for improved disease resistance, longevity issues, secondary traits, the link between energy balance and fertility in dairy cows, and hot climate conditions. Some articles in the book, which summarizes current thinking on the topic of robustness, were derived from a joint session of EEAP Commissions and INTERBULL held in Dublin in August, 2007. Others were written by authors who have performed significant work in the field of robustness. A total of 86 authors from throughout the world contributed to the book. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. Available via World Wide Web.

Description based on print version record.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Clarence J. Marshall Memorial Library Fund.

ISBN:

9086866573

9789086866571

Publisher Number:

99960793991

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.