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Artificial insemination (AI) is an indispensable technique on swine farms, and its success depends primarily on semen quality. This handbook covers the key steps necessary to obtain high-quality processed semen and ensure successful AI. Essential practical considerations are clearly detailed in each chapter.
Infectious bronchitis is an acute and highly contagious respiratory disease of chickens characterized by respiratory signs comprising gasping, coughing, sneezing, tracheal rales and nasal discharge. In addition, severe respiratory distress may occur in young chickens. Respiratory distress, decrease in egg production, and loss of internal egg quality and eggshell quality have been reported in layers. Some strains of the virus produce severe kidney damage and may be associated with high mortality.
Covering neurophysiology, biomechanics, functional anatomy, joint and muscle evaluation, the Handbook of Kinesiology is a concise and exhaustive guide to understand the human movement. In particular, it provides the essential elements to evaluate the mobility of all joints and the strength of the main muscles. The book is divided into chapters on the main districts of the human body, illustrated with over 830 figures and drawings and enriched with numerous tables
Cet ouvrage explore la condition omnivore des humains, analyse les grands défis auxquels le monde est confronté pour éradiquer la faim, étudie la production de nourriture nécessaire à une population croissante, et ce, dans le respect que l’on doit au bien-être des animaux. Sans esquiver aucun sujet, comme l’expérimentation en laboratoire avec des êtres vivants, les vaccins ou l’alimentation des animaux domestiques, le livre approche les considérations éthiques avec rigueur et en s’appuyant sur la statistique. L’auteur, vétérinaire réputé et ami des animaux, passe en revue tous les points de vue aujourd’hui au cœur du débat sur l’animalisme.
Reasons to be OMNIVORE explores humans' omnivorous nature, analyzes the significant challenges in eradicating hunger and examines food production needed for a growing population while respecting animal welfare. The book does not exclude subjects such as laboratory experimentation on living beings, vaccines, or pet nutrition. It approaches ethical considerations with rigor, supported by statistics. The author, a renowned veterinarian and animal advocate, addresses the animal rights debate from multiple perspectives.
