The third edition of this book contains 15 illustrated chapters on the development and assessment of equine behaviour; sensory and neurologic faculties; the neurological underpinnings of behaviour; behavioural homeostasis, daily rhythms and advances in monitoring; ingestion, elimination and...

This edition updated the material and provides more of an international focus on rabbit production practices around the world. One such change is that units of measure appear in both English (pounds, gallons, feet, etc.) and metric (grams, liters, meters, etc.) systems where numeric measures are...

This third edition explores considerable advances such as the use of enzymes in fish and shrimp diets, new understanding of how phytases function in the animal, NSPase research and enzymes' extended use in ruminant markets. This book also provides comprehensive coverage of all topics relating to...

This book contains 11 chapters on the foundations and history of animal behaviour and welfare; basic concepts and mechanisms in behaviour; the bological basis of behaviour; learning, memory and training; territoriality, navigation and migration; animal cognition and communication; behavioural...

A succinct reference for those assessing and managing the reproductive functionality of male animals, this practical manual contains both generic and species-specific information suitable for widespread worldwide application. Chapters 1 to 5 covers all relevant aspects such as handling and...

The 6th edition of this book contains 42 chapters on one biology, ethics, sentience and sustainability; behaviour and welfare concepts; describing, recording and measuring behaviour; learning, cognition and behaviour development; motivation; evolution and optimality; welfare assessment; defence and ...

This book provides practical information about interdisciplinary research, particularly to students and researchers of animal behaviour, animal welfare and veterinary sciences, to better understand how the integration of disciplines can advance animal welfare science. It has two parts, in part 1,...

This book contains 16 illustrated chapters on periodontal disease; comprehensive oral health assessment and treatment (COHAT); dental instrument use and maintenance; dental charting, dental radiography and pain management; tooth fractures, discoloured teeth, abrasion and attrition; tooth resorption ...

The second edition of this book is divided into 5 parts that describe the natural behaviour of dogs, understanding behaviour problems, low-stress handling of dogs in the practice, preventing unwanted behaviour and addressing problem behaviour. The 19 illustrated chapters discuss dog domestication;...

This 333-paged readily accessible up-to-date and well-illustrated handbook presents both clinical poultry medicine and research covering the host biology, immune response and genetics, the microbiology, infection biology, epidemiology and control of the pathogens involved, and all relevant aspects...