Animal Health and Welfare in Organic Agriculture

Edited By: M Vaast, S Roderick, V Lund and W Lockeretz

426 pages, B/w photos, tabs, figs

Publisher: CABI Publishing

Animal Health and Welfare in Organic Agriculture

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ISBN: 9780851996684 Hardback Dec 2003 Expected delivery 21st March - 24th March
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Discusses organic animal husbandry, and demonstrates practical solutions and innovative methods, drawing mainly on research and practical experience with organic farming in Europe.

Organic principles and values - the framework for organic animal husbandry; the role of animals in farming systems - a historical perspective; organic livestock standards; animal welfare, ethics and organic farming; understanding animal behaviour and its use in organic animal husbandry; the role of humans in the management of organic herds; animal health and diseases in organic farming - an overview; organic animal husbandry - the future challenges. (Part contents.)

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Edited By: M Vaast, S Roderick, V Lund and W Lockeretz

426 pages, B/w photos, tabs, figs

Publisher: CABI Publishing

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For veterinarians with a keen interest in organic production and animal health and welfare, the arrival of a dedicated text on the subject is most welcome. R D Hancock, The Veterinary Record, November 27, 2004"

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