Animal Health and Welfare in Organic Agriculture

Inbunden, Engelska, 2003

Av Mette Vaarst, Stephen Roderick, Vonne Lund, William Lockeretz, Ewald Weber, Denmark) Vaarst, Mette (Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Tjele, UK) Roderick, Stephen (Duchy College, Sweden) Lund, Vonne (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Skara, USA) Lockeretz, William (Tufts University, Massachusetts, Germany) Weber, Ewald (University of Potsdam

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The rapid growth of organic farming has been amongst the most remarkable changes in global agriculture in recent decades. Initially, more attention was paid to the crop side of organic systems, but that has now changed and there is greater recognition of the need to understand animal health and welfare better. This book will further the understanding of organic animal husbandry, demonstrating practical solutions and innovative methods, and drawing mainly on research and practical experience with organic farming in Europe.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2003-12-18
Mått156 x 234 x 31 mm
Vikt826 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor448
FörlagCABI Publishing
ISBN9780851996684

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