Encyclopedia of Animal Science (Marcel Dekker)

…a good purchase for academic libraries dealing with agriculture, veterinary medicine, or related disciplines.
-E-Streams

…an essential core addition to any corporate, academic, or governmental agency Animal Science or Food Safety reference library collection.
-The Bookwatch

…an essential, core addition to any corporate, academic, or governmental agency Animal Science or Food Safety reference library collection.
-Internet Bookwatch

…an excellent starting point for information about animal science….highly recommended.
-Choice

…state-of-the-art coverage is given to biotechnology….Bibliographic references to scholarly literature are extensive, and most appear to be up-to-date.
-Science Books and Films

Containing case studies that complement material presented in the text, the vast range of this definitive Encyclopedia encompasses animal physiology, animal growth and development, animal behavior, animal reproduction and breeding, alternative approaches to animal maintenance, meat science and muscle biology, farmed animal welfare and bioethics, and food safety. With contributions from top researchers in their discipline, the book addresses new research and advancements in this burgeoning field and provides quick and reader-friendly descriptions of technologies critical to professionals in animal and food science, food production and processing, livestock management, and nutrition. Contact Editor: Oona Schmid