Books published by Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited

This collection features five peer-reviewed reviews on dietary supplements in dairy cattle nutrition.

This collection features four peer-reviewed literature reviews on bacterial diseases affecting pigs.

This collection features four peer-reviewed reviews on viral diseases affecting pigs.

This collection features four peer-reviewed literature reviews on biodiversity management practices in agriculture.

This collection features four peer-reviewed literature reviews on soil erosion in agriculture.

This collection features four peer-reviewed literature reviews on improving piglet welfare. The first chapter reviews the main welfare challenges faced during farrowing and lactation, including the occurrence of painful husbandry procedures, such as tooth resection, tail docking and castration. The chapter also highlights various mitigation strategies that can be implemented to optimise the welfare of both sows and piglets in the farrowing environment. The second chapter addresses some of the main welfare concerns that can arise during the weaning and nursery stage as a result of separation between piglet and sow and exposure to a new environment. The chapter also summarises the most important fields of environmental, nutritional and social stress and how these experiences can be mitigated with the correct strategies. The third chapter considers the demand for improved welfare and animal handling systems from governments, non-governmental organisations and consumers. The chapter reviews recent advancements in technology that have the potential to improve animal wellbeing, profitability and performance during the weaning period. The final chapter discusses the main etiological agents acting in the period of transition from weaning, the risk factors for their introduction and diffusion within the farm and the main measures available for their control. What is an Instant Insight?An Instant Insight gives you immediate access to key research on a topic, allowing you to get right to the heart of a subject in an instant and empowering you to contribute to sustainable agriculture.

This collection features five peer-reviewed literature reviews on sensor technologies in livestock monitoring.

This collection features four peer-reviewed literature reviews on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in agriculture.

This collection features five peer-reviewed literature reviews on conservation tillage in agriculture.

This collection features four peer-reviewed literature reviews on tropical agroforestry.

This collection reviews research on methods implemented to reduce the costs and environmental impact of on-farm energy use, such as through the adoption of renewable forms of energy production, as well as utilising energy sources more wisely.

This specially curated collection features five reviews of current and key research on crops as livestock feed.

This specially curated collection features four reviews of current and key research on improving crop disease management

This specially curated collection features four reviews of current and key research on improving crop nutrient use efficiency.

This specially curated collection features five reviews of current and key research on improving crop weed management.

This collection features three peer-reviewed literature reviews on reducing antibiotic use in dairy production.

This collection features four peer-reviewed literature reviews on drought-resistant crops.

This collection features four peer-reviewed literature reviews on cover crops in agriculture.

This collection features five peer-reviewed literature reviews on nematode pests in agriculture.

This collection features five peer-reviewed literature reviews on crop rotations in agriculture.

This collection features four peer-reviewed literature reviews on bone health in poultry.

This collection features five peer-reviewed literature reviews on the environmental impact of livestock production.

This collection features three peer-reviewed literature reviews on feather-pecking in poultry.

This collection features four peer-reviewed literature reviews on antibiotics in poultry production.

This collection summarises current developments in utilising seaweed and microalgae as alternative sources of protein. Chapters focus on identifying the different types of macroalgae and microalgae, cultivation and processing, as well as the practical application in human and livestock diets.

This specially curated collection features five reviews of current and key research on fruit losses and waste.

This specially curated collection features four reviews of current and key research on mastitis in dairy cattle.

This specially curated collection features four reviews of current and key research on heat stress in dairy cattle.

This specially curated collection features three reviews of current and key research on climate change, insect pests and invasive species.

This specially curated collection features four reviews of current and key research on metabolic disorders in dairy cattle.