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The purpose of this volume is to further the understanding of organic animal husbandry and to demonstrate practical solutions and innovative methods, drawing mainly on research and practical experience with organic farming in Europe.

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Author:   Mette Vaarst (Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Tjele, Denmark) ,  Stephen Roderick (Duchy College, UK) ,  Vonne Lund (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Skara, Sweden) ,  William Lockeretz (Tufts University, Massachusetts, USA)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Imprint:   CABI Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.998kg
ISBN:  

9780851996684

ISBN 10:   085199668
Pages:   448
Publication Date:   18 December 2003
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1: Organic principles and values - the framework for organic animal husbandry, M Vaarst, S Roderick, V Lund, W Lockeretz and M Hovi 2: The role of animals in farming systems: a historical perspective, T Baars, J P Wagenaae, S Padel and W Lockeretz 3: The diversity of organic livestock systems in Europe, S Roderick, B Henriksen, R G Trujillo, M Bestman and M Walekenhorst 4: Organic livestock standards, S Padel, O Schmid and V Lund 5: Animal welfare, ethics and organic farming, H Verhoog, V Lund and H F Alroe 6: Understanding animal behaviour and its use in organic animal husbandry, V Lund and D Weary 7: Applied ethology - the basis for improved animal welfare in organic farming, S Waiblinger, J Baumgartner, M Kiley-Worthington and K Niebuhr 8: Mutilations in organic animal husbandry: dilemmas involving animal welfare, humans, and environmental protection, C Menke, S Waiblinger, M Studnitz and M Bestman 9: Assessing animal welfare in organic herds, U Knierim, A Sundrum, T Bennedsgaard, U Roiha and P F Johnsen 10: The role of humans in the management of organic herds, M Vaarst, F Wemelsfelder, M Seabrook, X Boivin and A Idel 11: Animal health and diseases in organic farming: an overview, S M Thamesborg, S Roderick and A Sundrum 12: Promoting health and welfare through planning, M Hovi, D Gray, M Vaarst, A Striezel, M Walkenhorst and S Roderick 13: Approaches to the treatment of diseased animals, M Vaarst, A Martini, T W Bennedsgaard and L Hektoen 14: Grassland management and parasite control, D Younie, S M Thamesborg, F Ambrosini and S Roderick 15: Feeding for health and welfare: The challenge of formulating well-balanced rations in organic livestock production, W Zollitsch, T Kristensen, C Krutzinna, F MacNaeihde and D Younie 16: Breeding strategies for organic livestock, J E Pryce, J Conington, P Sorensen, H R C Kelly and L Rydhmer 17: Organic animal husbandry: the future challenges, M Vaarst, S Roderick, V Lund, W Lockeretz and M Hovi 18: A European Network for Animal Health and Welfare in Organic Agriculture (NAHWOA), M Hovi

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For veterinarians with a keen interest in organic production and animal health and welfare, the arrival of a dedicated text on the subject is most welcome. R D Hancock, The Veterinary Record, November 27, 2004

"""For veterinarians with a keen interest in organic production and animal health and welfare, the arrival of a dedicated text on the subject is most welcome."" R D Hancock, The Veterinary Record, November 27, 2004"""

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W. Lockeretz is at Tufts University, Massachusetts.

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