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Achieving sustainable production of pig meat Volume 2
Reviews latest research on pig genetics and its implications for improved breeding Detailed review of ways of meeting energy, protein, vitamin and mineral requirements of pigs Assesses the role of exogenous enzymes, growth promotors, prebiotics and probiotics in pig nutrition
Achieving sustainable production of pig meat Volume 3
Reviews latest research on diseases affecting pigs and their management Comprehensive review of pig welfare across the life-cycle, from gilts and sows to weaned piglets and finishing pigs Includes generic welfare issues such as the role of pasture-based systems, humane transport, lairage and slaughter techniques
Integrated weed management for sustainable agriculture
Summarises latest research on IWM principles and methods Assesses current challenges facing herbicide use Detailed review of the range of cultural, physical and biological methods of control available for IWM.
Ensuring safety and quality in the production of beef Volume 2
Reviews advances in understanding how breeding and growth affects the development of quality attributes such as fat content and tenderness; Summarises recent research on how management of cattle and carcass handling affects sensory properties; Discusses current research on measuring and optimising quality traits such as colour, flavour and tenderness
Achieving sustainable cultivation of oil palm Volume 1
Experts from key organisations such as the RSPO identify key production trends and challenges Reviews latest developments in conventional and marker-assisted breeding as well as transgenic approaches Assesses ways of assessing and optimising yields through techniques such as better nutrient and soil management
Achieving sustainable cultivation of sugarcane Volume 1
Provides a comprehensive review of best practice in sugarcane cultivation across the value chain from planting through to post-harvest operations Assesses alternative uses of sugarcane for bioenergy and other applications Assesses the environmental impact of sugarcane cultivation
Achieving sustainable cultivation of maize Volume 1
Reviews key challenges and advances in maize breeding methods; Discusses the development of varieties with enhanced nutritional and other properties such as improved protein content and abiotic stress resistance; Summarises key steps being taken to support smallholders growing maize in developing countries
Managing soil health for sustainable agriculture Volume 2
Discusses key methods for monitoring soil health Comprehensive review of techniques to manage soil health, such as the use of rotations, intercropping and cover crops Case studies of ways of supporting smallholders in maintaining soil health in regions such as Africa, Asia and South America.
Achieving sustainable production of milk Volume 3
Reviews advances in understanding and improving the welfare of dairy cattle; Summarises current research on rumen biology, digestion and ways of optimising nutrition of dairy cattle from grazing to feed and feed supplements; Discusses latest developments in maintaining the health of dairy cattle, including the genetics of disease resistance and dairy herd health management
Understanding gut microbiomes as targets for improving pig gut health
Provides a comprehensive coverage of the key ecosystem services delivered by the gut microbiome Analysis of the pig gut microbiome and its relationship with the pig gastrointestinal tract In-depth focus on the techniques available to optimise gut function as a means for improving pig gut health
