Poljoprivreda (Dec 2009)
PIG SCIENCE – BIOLOGICAL AND ZOOTECHNICAL PRINCIPLES
Abstract
The academic textbook Pig Science - Biological and Zootechnical Principles presents in an original way many aspects of respective topic to students of undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate studies, as well as to pig producers. It is composed of twelve chapters referring to all aspects of pig production, such as anatomy and physiological specificities, selection methods, feeding, growth and reproduction, production technology as well as housing of pigs. Special chapter elaborates the most recent molecular and genetic methods, which are important for pig selection and carcass and meat quality. Contemporary pig production is a complex process within which professional and scientific knowledge of producers should be involved, zootechnical conditions should be adjusted to genetic potential of contemporary pig breeds and hybrids, and the highest standards in environment protection should be met. All of these facts are seen as a prerequisite for quality pig and pig meat production, which will meet consumers' demands and assure financial profit for producers. This textbook also presents research work, conclusions and comments of the respective authors and other authors, as well.
