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Ecostacking is a new concept and set of techniques which aims enhance ecosystem services in agricultural systems in a synergistic manner. This book is the first in a new series of volumes which explores this exciting new area.

This book provides understandable, science-based and extension knowledge of the identity, biology, ecology and integrated management of turfgrass diseases.

This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the concept of sutainable management as it relates to the economically important events industry. It is aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students but also provides case studies making it also very useful for pracitioners.

Providing well over 1,000 questions to test your knowledge of preventative farm animal medicine for the common livestock species, this book includes questions on viral, bacterial, fungal and mycoplasma diseases, as well as ecto- and endo-parasitic infections.

Diseases caused by Ganoderma species cause major losses of palms and other perennial crops throughout the world, and are particularly significant in Asia. This book covers all aspects of economically significant Ganoderma stem rots including taxonomy, biology, genetics, aetiology, epidemiology and control.

"Farmers all over the world share one concern: how to get the best seed and planting material for next season's crops. This book covers it, and is a replacement for CABI's Vegetable Seed Production by R.A.T. George, now out of print"--

This book, the third of a series, shows how shifting cultivators, from the Himalayan foothills to the Pacific Islands, have devised ways to improve their farming systems. Using case studies collected over many years, it considers the importance of swidden agriculture to food security and livelihoods, and its environmental significance, across multiple cultures, forest and cropping systems. There is a particular focus on soil fertility and climate change challenges. It is a 'must read' for those who realize that if the lives of shifting cultivators are to be improved, then far more attention needs to be directed to the indigenous and often ingenious innovations that shifting cultivators have themselves been able to develop. Many of these innovations and best practices will have strong potential for extrapolation to shifting cultivators elsewhere and to farming systems in general. This book: Highlights innovations of shifting cultivators.Combines solid science with accessible language and outstanding artwork.Provides a collection of case studies unprecedented in its scope.This book will be suitable for students and researchers of agriculture, anthropology, sociology, agricultural economics, human ecology, ethnobotany, forestry, agroforestry, agronomy, soil science, farming systems, geography, environmental science and natural resource management.

"This book offers a well-written and concise mix of theory, reviews, primary research findings and case studies, across a wide range of agribusiness and agricultural marketing practices from an African perspective with a focus on sustainablilty"--

This Students' Dictionary of Zoo and Aquarium Studies contains over 5,000 terms (illustrated by 88 figures) used in zoos, aquariums, safari parks, birds of prey centers, petting zoos, animal rescue centers and other facilities that make up the "zoo industry". It covers a wide range of topics including animal behavior, animal husbandry, animal welfare, ecology, law, taxonomy, classification, nutrition, parasitology, physiology, reproduction, experimental design, statistics, veterinary science, disease, visitor studies, water management, wildlife conservation and zoo design and architecture. It should be of great interest to those studying zoo biology, animal management, veterinary science and related subjects along with zookeepers and aquarists in the early stages of their careers.

"Robust health care is paramount for the health and prosperity of people and countries as a whole. Providing a chronicle of universal health coverage in Tanzania, this book is written to allow the application of lessons learned across to other country contexts, and covers policy and governance, practical health system delivery and resilience"--

"A comprehensive and authoritative reference text on kiwifruit; their history, plant material, culture, vine physiology, pest and disease control, and fruit utilisation. Particular attention is given to recent threats and opportunities, e.g. climate change, the disease Pseudomonas syringae pv. actninidiae, new genetics, new growing areas and technology advances"--

"Volume 2 of a practical guide to bees and how they pollinate essential crops. Provides simple, succinct advice on how to increase bee abundance and pollination. Very useful for farmers, horticulturalists, gardeners, and those interested in insect ecology and conservation, including students of entomology and crop protection"--

Focusing on equines used to carry out working tasks such as pulling or carrying, as opposed to those used for riding or racing, this book takes a practical approach by detailing specific treatment requirements to improve the welfare of working horses, ponies, mules and donkeys. It discusses diagnostic tests, equipment and medicines, anesthesia, vaccines, nutrition, dentistry and ophthalmology, and all common conditions including those of heart, hoof and limb. Fully updated throughout, this new edition: covers medical, dental and surgical advancements since the previous edition, such as new treatments and techniques for managing skin conditions, eye issues, parasites and more; includes expanded content for tropical areas; and continues to provide a welfare-centric approach to treatment and husbandry.

Starting with an overview of antibiotics as growth promoters and the challenges faced as the industry moves away from their use, this book then thoroughly considers the potential of pre- and probiotic additives in poultry gut health. The book: includes thorough definitions of additives in the pre- and probiotic space and examples of how they work; addresses how to test pre- and probiotics and other similar additives, and how they interact with other products, with learning from both poultry and allied sectors; and combines authors from both academic and industry backgrounds on all chapters, to ensure coverage is balanced, robust and commercially relevant.

"The book provides a comprehensive overview of knowledge about "wattles", the large clade of more than 1000 recognised species of trees and shrubs previously grouped in Acacia subgenus Phyllodineae (Fabaceae), most of which are native to Australia, including their, biology, invasiveness and practical uses"--

"The book addresses and documents farmers' risks in developing and emerging economies. It draws lessons from experimental economics on measuring risk preferences, attitudes, gender differences in managing risks, and risk management strategies in countries across Africa and Asia"--

This book provides practical, everyday veterinary advice on common conditions and surgical procedures. This new edition: covers basic husbandry, nutrition, examination, vaccines, analgesia, anaesthesia, dermatology, and poisons; expands on previous zoonotic disease coverage, as well as other key issues such as biosecurity, handling, and management of these animals; and updates advice throughout, including changes to legislation and advances in new treatments, surgical techniques, and medicines. With medical and surgical options arranged by body system for easy reference, this book is an important tool for any veterinarian to have at their disposal.

Traditional Persian Medicine (TPM) is one of the most ancient medical doctrines, and is well-documented in terms of information about diseases, diagnoses and treatments, especially by the application of medicinal plants. This book presents the key medicinal plants used in TPM.

This book is an updated treatise on olive biology and cultivation, which covers recent advances in international research.

The Encyclopedia of Animal Nutrition covers animal nutrition across a wide range of disciplines, including physiology, biochemistry, veterinary medicine and feed technology. Through approximately 3000 entries ranging from short definitions to more discursive articles, it discusses and illuminates on all aspects of this important topic. The book: - Covers every type of animal managed in developing and developed countries, from livestock and companion animals to those commonly found in laboratories and zoos;- Expands usual definitions of livestock to include farmed invertebrates such as honey bees and prawns, and animals of localized significance such as yaks, snakes, crocodiles, and asses;- Addresses important societal topics in relation to nutrition, including welfare, environmental pollution, disease, resource use, and animal product quality.

The Apicomplexa is a globally prevalent group of parasitic protozoa that cause disease, from malaria in humans to livestock diseases such as coccidiosis, babesiosis (Red Water, Tick Fever) and East Coast Fever. With significant economic impacts, a number of Apicomplexa are also zoonotic, leading to grave potential public health consequences. Infection prevention efforts by immunization or management of arthropod vector infestation have not been universally successful, and can have knock-on effects such as pollution of the environment and human food chain, and development of insecticidal or acaricidal resistance. This book highlights the similarities and differences between the various Apicomplexa infections, identifying those of greatest significance and suggesting sustainable approaches to better manage their impact on livestock productivity. The book: Reviews Australian livestock as a case study, but highlights global applications, biosecurity concerns and lessons learned;Covers Apicomplexa-caused disease across cattle, pigs, poultry and sheep;Considers human health and environmental impacts, and how sustainable management methods can better outcomes for all.Suitable for researchers and students of veterinary parasitology and related disciplines, this book is a valuable resource covering this important set of parasites.

Parasitic Plants in African Agriculture brings together for the first time in a single volume, the ecology, biology, damage, and control of all groups of African parasitic plants including both the relatively few parasites introduced to the continent as well as those native parasites that have spread from within Africa. The book distinguishes between stem and root parasitic weeds and between holoparasites and (facultative or obligate) hemiparasites. Based on their research and experience collectively spanning six decades, the authors provide an authoritative and state-of-the-art overview of the distribution, biology and impact of these highly specialized weeds and include recommendations for their management. Since parasitic plants in African agriculture primarily affect smallholder farmers, these weeds are explicitly discussed within a context of resource limitations and global changes. Current and future management strategies are outlined in terms of their principles and effectiveness as well as their feasibility and affordability for farmers, all of which determine farmer adoption.

The book addresses the introduction and establishment of sustainable tourism in the Americas. It examines what is really meant by sustainable tourism and relates this to the recent criteria and indicators developed by GSTC and other standards and based on the indicators and observatories work associated with UNWTO.

The use of nanoformulations in agriculture is increasingly being used to enhance food values, reduce agricultural inputs, improve nutrient contents and create a longer shelf life for many products. Nanotechnology is also being applied to many aspects of food security, disease treatment, new tools for pathogen detection, effective delivery systems and packaging materials. All of these applications are supposed to assist in addressing the needs of a growing population, and help in mitigating the effects of climate change and other ecological disturbances. Written by an international team of experts from across this broad discipline, this book highlights new applications of these nanoforms in the field of agricultural science. The book: examines the role of nano-formulations in crop yield improvement whilst reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides; covers specially enabled delivery systems for the release of nanoformulations, field-sensing systems to monitor environmental stresses, and improvement of plant traits against environmental stress and diseases; and is unambiguous, lucid, scientific and precise, with chapters supplemented by ample illustration and case studies to help clarify and summarize key points throughout.

This book focuses on the challenges and successes of rabies control and prevention in Asia. Written by a multidisciplinary group of academics and practitioners, it grounds chapters in solid scientific theory as well as providing numerous examples of lessons learned across countries at different levels of control and elimination.

Bringing together ideas from academia and business, this book covers modern methods of urban pest control, their impacts on human health and the environment, and strategies for integrated management that limits the use of chemicals. It is aimed at researchers and policymakers in pest management, medical entomology and environmental science.

Nutrition plays a critical role in disease management, patient recovery and hospital outcomes, and the veterinary healthcare team must form a source of trusted information for owners. Providing evidence-based theory to help teams implement interprofessional approaches to nutritional care and support, this book ensures the best outcome for pets.

"This book is about exercise - what it is, what it does to the individual, how it is measured and most of all what benefits it brings. It reviews interactions between exercise and specific diseases, such as diabetes, coronary heart disease, cancer and many more, before considering exercise in a wider public health context"--

Covering the fundamental principles of the application of linear models for the prediction of genetic merit in livestock, this new edition incorporates advances in methods of genomic prediction for pure and cross-bred animals. It provides models for the analysis of main production traits and functional traits, and includes numerous worked examples.

Provides an overview and framework of politics of religious tourism from a political science perspective. Focuses on how power is exercised regarding religious tourism; the governing institutions and the role of relevant governmental bodies such as national tourism boards and the role and influence of religious governing institutions.