Download or read book Animal Science and Industry written by Duane Acker and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1983 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to make an initial inquiry into animal science both an exciting and rewarding one, this well-rounded book covers the animal industry in its totality. It fosters an awareness that successful animal production ventures are the result of astute and timely application of business principles. The text covers everything from global trends in animal product consumption, to feed manufacturing, the ruminant digestive system, feedlot management, the importance of milk production in different species, genes and chromosomes, marketing meat animals, the merchandising and promotion of wool, the business of producing eggs, and more.