Milk production remains a key process in the agricultural industries worldwide, and is of huge economic, social and environmental importance. This book draws together the best research from experts worldwide to showcase the most advanced findings on key topics in the field. The first part considers advanced genetics, cellular mechanisms, animal management and health. Contributors present new findings on issues including genotype associations with milk coagulation and quality, genetic polymorphisms of bovine lactogenic hormones, and scientific data for sustainable organic milk production. Part two provides an up-to-date account of knowledge and approaches to animal nutrition, management and health. Here, the reader will find new insights into the nutrition and health of dairy animals, measurement of dairy cattle welfare status, approaches to alleviating heat stress in cows, and the regulation of mammary development. This is an essential text for readers seeking scientific information to update their knowledge of milk production processes today.
| Specifications |
Descriptions |
| ISBN |
9789535120674 |
| Year |
2017 |
| Binding |
Hardcover |
| Subject |
Food Science & Technology |
| Pages |
244 |
| Weight |
0.4 |
| Readership |
NA |
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