Animal health and welfare in organic agriculture 1st Edition by Mette Vaarst, Stephen Roderick, Vonne Lund, William Lockeretz, Ewald Weber 085199668X 978-0851996684

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ISBN 10: 085199668X

ISBN 13: 978-0851996684

Author: Mette Vaarst; Stephen Roderick; Vonne Lund; William Lockeretz; Ewald Weber

The rapid growth of organic farming has been amongst the most remarkable changes in global agriculture in recent decades. Initially, more attention was paid to the crop side of organic systems, but that has now changed and there is greater recognition of the need to understand animal health and welfare better. This book will further the understanding of organic animal husbandry, demonstrating practical solutions and innovative methods, and drawing mainly on research and practical experience with organic farming in Europe.

Table of contents:

1. Organic Principles and Values: The Framework for Organic Animal Husbandry

2. The Role of Animals in Farming Systems: A Historical Perspective

3. The Diversity of Organic Livestock Systems in Europe

4. Organic Livestock Standards

5. Animal Welfare, Ethics and Organic Farming

6. Understanding Animal Behaviour and Its Use in Organic Animal Husbandry

7. Applied Ethology: The Basis for Improved Animal Welfare in Organic Farming

8. Mutilations in Organic Animal Husbandry: Dilemmas Involving Animal Welfare, Humans and Environmental Protection

9. Assessing Animal Welfare in Organic Herds

10. The Role of Humans in the Management of Organic Herds

11. Animal Health and Diseases in Organic Farming: An Overview

12. Promoting Health and Welfare Through Planning

13. Approaches to the Treatment of Diseased Animals

14. Grassland Management and Parasite Control

15. Feeding for Health and Welfare: The Challenge of Formulating Well-balanced Rations in Organic Livestock Production

16. Breeding Strategies for Organic Livestock

17. Organic Animal Husbandry: The Future Challenges

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