Redesigning animal agriculture: the challenge of the 21st Century [electronic resource] Edited by D. L. Swain, E. Charmley, J. Steel, S. Coffey.
Material type: TextLanguage: English Series: CABI BooksPublisher: WallingfordUK CABI 2007Edition: 1Description: 231ppContent type:- text
- computer
- online resource
- 9781845932244
- GEOs
- transgenic organisms
- genomes
- genetic engineering
- socioeconomics
- genetic manipulation
- animal production
- genetically modified organisms
- domestic animals
- ecological balance
- restoration ecology
- cloning
- animal ecology
- socioeconomic aspects
- genome analysis
- transgenic animals
- genetically modified animals
- conferences
- GMOs
- livestock
- balance of nature
- agriculture
- natural balance
- genetically engineered organisms
- stochastic models
- genetically engineered animals
- breeding methods
At a time of increased concern over animal welfare and environmental degradation, the global demand for animal-based protein is necessitating the development and use of emerging agricultural technology. Focusing on livestock production systems, this comprehensive text addresses how the growing diversity of global food demands will be met in the future, providing insights into new and emerging scientific areas and the implications for addressing global drivers for change. Contributions from a wealth of international experts cover ethical, philosophical and systemic considerations, the impact of genomics on livestock production, the holistic systems perspective, the complex systems approach using stochastic modelling methods, and how all these factors can be linked to achieve sustainable outcomes.
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