Livestock Meteorology

G.S.L.H.V. Prasada Rao, G. Girish Varma and V. Beena

ISBN 10: 9385516876 / ISBN 13: 9789385516870

Edité par New India Publishing Agency, 2017

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Weather and climate play an important role in animal husbandry and livestock production. While climate determines the adaptability of a particular animal in a given region, weather determines animal health and day-to-day performance. Altogether twenty seven chapters are included in this book, covering basic aspects of atmospheric phenomena and its applications in the field of animal agriculture. In nutshell, the textbook revolves around basic concepts of livestock meteorology, effects of various weather elements and indices on animal physiology, relevance of modification of microclimate, livestock advisory based on weather forewarning, effects of weather and climate on diseases including UV radiation effects, meteorological instruments, units and computations, statistical methods in livestock meteorology and climatology of India. This is unique publication and is of immense use to the students, faculty members, researchers, scientists and students of animal husbandry, livestock meteorology, climate science, climate change and animal agriculture. It will be a reference material to all those who are interested to understand the impact of weather and climate on animal husbandry and livestock management. The Editors earnest hope is that the textbook will be widely read and discussed among the scientific community in the field of climate change and animal agriculture.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Livestock Meteorology
• Éditeur: New India Publishing Agency
• Date de parution: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 9385516876
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9789385516870
• Reliure: Hardcover
• Édition: 1st Edition
• État de l'article: New

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Synopsis

The role of weather and climate in animal husbandry and livestock production is significant. Climate influences the adaptability of animals in a specific region, while weather impacts their health and daily performance. This book comprises a total of twenty-seven chapters, encompassing fundamental aspects of atmospheric phenomena and their applications in animal agriculture. In summary, the textbook covers essential concepts of livestock meteorology, the effects of various weather elements and indices on animal physiology, the significance of microclimate modification, livestock advisories based on weather forecasts, the effects of weather and climate on diseases, including the impact of UV radiation, meteorological instruments, units, and calculations, statistical methods in livestock meteorology, and the climatology of India. This publication is unique and serves as a valuable resource for students, faculty members, researchers, scientists, and students of animal husbandry, livestock meteorology, climate science, and climate change. It will prove to be a useful reference material for anyone interested in understanding the impact of weather and climate on animal husbandry and livestock management. The editors hope that the textbook will be widely read and discussed among the scientific community in the field of climate change and animal agriculture.

À propos de l?auteur

Prof. (Dr.) GSLHVPrasada Rao: is currently working as Consultant Professor at the Centre for Animal Adaptation to Environment and Climate Change Studies (CAADECCS), Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Mannuthy on superannuation from Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), Vellanikkara, Thrissur. Dr. G. Girish Varma: did his B.V.Sc. & A.H. from Kerala Agricultural University. He is currently working as Dean, College of Dairy Science and Technology, KVASU, Mannuthy.