The animal trade / Clive J.C. Phillips.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Phillips, Clive J. C., 1958- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Animal industry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xviii, 190 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England ; Boston, Massachusetts : CABI, [2015]

Summary:

The trade in live and dead animals and animal parts is a significant aspect of the global economy, but economic considerations are at odds with animal welfare. This book discusses the background to modern international trade, welfare, and the environmental, economic and cultural issues for farm, zoo and sport animals as well as the pet industry.

Contents:

Intro

Half Title

Decation

Title

Copyright

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

Introduction

1 The History of Animal Trade

2 Trade Policies for Animal Products

3 Trade Wars, Sanctions and Discrimination

4 Trade in Meat

5 Trade in Some Key Animal Products: Dairy, Wool and Fur

6 Trade in Live Farm Animals

7 Disease Transmission and Biodiversity Loss Through the Trade in Farm Animals

8 Trade in Horses, Cats and Dogs

9 Trade in Wildlife and Exotic Species

10 The Future of Animal Trade

References

Index

Back.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781789244557

1789244552