An Introduction to the Disciplines and Species of Animal Sciences

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Chapter 1 Importance of Animals
Animals as a Source of Food and Fiber
Animal Use beyond Food

Chapter 2 Domestication
The Origin of Animals
Principles of Evolution
Evolution during Domestication
Domestication Moves beyond Taming 
Origins of Domestication and the Why, How, When, and Where

Chapter 3 Behavior
Behavior: A Historical Perspective
Factors Affecting Animal Behavior
Introduction to the Study of Behavior
Physiological Aspects of Behavior
Communication
Fields of Behavioral Study
Classifying Behaviors

Chapter 4 Nutrition
Nutrients: A Historical Perspective
Overview of Nutrition
Nutrient Classification
Digestion: A Historical Perspective
Overview of Digestion
Prehension, Mastication, and Swallowing
Nonruminant (Simple Stomach)
Ruminants (Pregastric Fermenters)

Chapter 5 Genetics
Cellular Biology: A Historical Perspective
Cell Classification
Cell Structure and Function
Cell Composition
Genetics: A Historical Perspective
The Study of Genes
Genes Are Organized in the Genome
Inheritance
Expression of Traits
Sex-related Inheritance
Qualitative and Quantitative Traits and the Phenotype
Heritability
Population Genetics
Mating Systems for Genetic Change
Marker Assisted Selection
Molecular Genetics: A Historical Perspective
Biotechnology 
Transgenesis
Xenotransplantation

Chapter 6 Reproduction
Reproduction: A Historical Perspective
Female Reproductive Anatomy
Male Reproductive Anatomy
The Reproductive Process
Reproductive Processes in Avians
Reproductive Technology

Chapter 7 Lactation
Lactation: A Historical Perspective
Overview of Lactation Strategies
Mammary Gland Structure
Lactation Cycle
Milk Composition

Chapter 8 Dairy Cattle
Dairy Cattle: A Historical Perspective
Breeds of Dairy Cattle
United States Dairy Industry
Management Systems
Health Management
Capacity of Production
Dairy as a Food Commodity

Chapter 9 Beef Cattle
Beef Cattle: A Historical Perspective
Breeds of Beef Cattle
The United States Beef Industry
Beef Cattle Management Systems
Health Management
Capacity of Production
Beef Cattle as a Food Commodity

Chapter 10 Small Ruminants
Sheep: A Historical Perspective
Breeds of Sheep
United States Sheep Industry
Sheep Management Systems
Health Management
Capacity of Production
Sheep as a Food Commodity
Sheep for Fiber and Conservation
Goats: A Historical Perspective
Breeds of Goats
The United States Goat Industry
Goat Management Systems
Capacity of Production
Goat as a Food Commodity
Goats for Fiber, Conservation, and Biotechnology

Chapter 11 Pigs
Pigs: A Historical Perspective
Breeds of Pigs
United States Pig Industry
Pig Management Systems
Facilities
Health Management
Capacity of Production
Pigs as a Food Commodity
Pigs as Model Organisms

Chapter 12 Horses
Horses: A Historical Perspective
Selected Horse Breeds
Coat Colors
Basic Coat Colors and Modifications
Coat Color Modifying Genes
Facial and Leg Markings
United States Horse Industry
Health Management
Capacity of Production
Equitation

Chapter 13 Poultry
Poultry: A Historical Perspective
Breeds, Varieties, and Strains of Poultry
United States Poultry Industry
Poultry Management Systems
Production Systems
Health Management
Capacity of Production
Poultry as a Food Commodity
Poultry for the Biomedical Community

Chapter 14 Uarruls and Alpacas
South American Camelids: A Historical Perspective
South American Camelid Species
The Llama and Alpaca Industry
Defining Characteristics and Behaviors
Health Management
Capacity of Production
Llamas as a Food Commodity

Chapter 15 Aquaculture
Aquaculture: A Historical Perspective
The Aquaculture Industry
Aquaculture Production Methods
Aquaculture Systems
Health Management
Capacity of Production
Challenges to Industry Expansion
Fish as a Food Commodity

Chapter 16 Welfare
Animal Welfare: A Historical Perspective
Ethics
Animal Welfare Versus Animal Rights
Approaches to Animal Welfare
Animal Welfare Issues

References

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