In this chapter the processes involve in regulating feed intake in animals are discussed. Topics also include: predicting feed intake; practical factors which affects intake; and relationship between intake and performance: residual feed intake and feed conversion efficiency.

This 484-paged book is an extensively updated and expanded edition of the previous book by Simm, which focused on cattle and sheep. It has 14 chapters, the first chapter in the book sets the scene for modern livestock breeding, by looking at the origins and roles of today's livestock breeds. The...

This chapter highlights the application of genetic principles such as strategies for genetic improvements, selection response within breeds, tools and technologies in animal breeding, genetic analysis, and predicting values in beef cattle.

This chapter provides welfare issues in cattle in the following areas: cattle species; public perception of the dairy and beef industries; ill-treatment and neglect; feeding and flooring; welfare of calves, dairy and beef cattle; and bullfighting.

This chapter describes the successful transfer of the center-track restrainer system, which is used in many large beef slaughter plants, from a research project to widespread commercial use. It also provides tips on the successful conversion of individual gestation stalls to group sow housing. In...

This introductory chapter briefly describes the nutrition and feeding practices that relate to the standards for certification of organic beef and dairy cattle production.

This article describes the characteristics, standards, feeding, management and regulatory aspects of organic cattle milk and meat production in North and South America, Europe, Australia and Asia.

This chapter describes the nutritive value, chemical composition, antinutritional factors, processing and preservation of fodder crops and ingredients for feed formulation for cattle diets.

This chapter describes the characteristics and performance traits of the most suitable beef and dairy cattle breeds for organic beef and milk production.

This chapter describes the effects of feeding programmes (including feed quality, feed supplements and feed additives) on the reproductive performance, beef and milk production and quality and environmental impact in organic cattle farming systems.