Hormone and Receptor Structure and Function -- Endocrine Methodologies -- Manipulation of Growth and Carcass Composition -- Endocrine Effects on Animal Products -- Endocrine Manipulation of Reproduction -- Effects on Animal Behaviour, Health and Welfare
Summary
The purpose of this book is to explain the role of hormones in improving or monitoring the production, performance, reproduction, behaviour and health of animals. The focus is primarily on commerically important farm animal species