This book covers the most highly important and the most neglected parasites in a concise manner, with questions on parasite biology, epidemiology, diagnostics and management, all in relation to animal health. Designed to help you study anywhere, with any amount of time, 555 questions test your parasite knowledge!

This book provides a comprehensive review of fig research, both basics and applications. It addresses the recent scientific results in genetics, genomics, metabolomics, pharmaceutical properties, understanding of symbiosis, new management, post-harvest technology and diseases and pest management of figs.

Written by an author with 20 years' experience teaching adventure tourism courses and working within the industry, this book is written for those wishing to understand the key factors behind the operation of an adventure tourism company and how to deliver a profitable and sustainable product.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of almond growing from a scientific and horticultural perspective, covering botany, production, processing and industrial uses. Authored by an international team of experts and in full colour, it also presents genetics, breeding, propagation, nutrition, marketing and utilization.

This book covers male reproductive biology, discussing the essentials of sperm production, harvest and preservation before covering the applications to a range of animals including cattle, horses, pigs, cats and dogs, poultry and exotic species. It also examines the laboratory procedures that provide the basis of general fertility research.

First published in 1964, Ruth Harrison's book had a profound and lasting impact on world agriculture, public opinion and the quality of life of farmed animals. Animal Machines is reprinted here in its entirety, accompanied by new chapters by world-renowned experts in animal welfare discussing the legacy and impact of the book 50 years on.

This text covers digestive anatomy and physiology; energy, protein, vitamin and mineral requirements; and common nutritional and metabolic diseases for dogs, cats, horses, sheep, cattle, camelids, goats, pigs, and poultry.

Written for senior undergraduate and graduate students, Animal Nutrition Science introduces the fundamental topics of animal nutrition, in a treatment which deals with terrestrial animals in general.