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Written and edited by a distinguished team of experts, Encyclopedia of Animal Science, Second Edition contains more than 300 entries that explore the broad field of animal science. The second edition discusses topics ranging from adaptation and stress, to zoos and aquariums. With 2500 references and hundreds of figures, equations, and tables, it covers new developments in genomics, transgenesis, cloning, and mathematical model constructions. New entries on topics such as: Adaptation and Stress: Neuroendocrine, Physiological, and Behavioral Responses Animal Source Foods (ASFs): Listeria monocytogenes Ethanol By-Products: Beef Farm Animal Welfare: Philosophical Aspects Feed Supplements: Antibiotics Functional Food Components: Ruminant-Derived Foods Genomic Selection of Phenotype Horses: Breeds, Breeding, and Genetics Metabolic Modifiers Molecular Biology: Animal Proteins: Oxidation, Turnover, and Proteomics Recombinant Bovine Somatotropin: Environmental Impact The coverage underscores the interdependence of production agriculture, economics, and environmental sustainability in contributing to a stable and flourishing society. Each entry provides a succinct overview designed to help readers acquire basic familiarity with the key terms and current knowledge of the subject, augmented by selected literature citations. The encyclopedia supplies current information on a broad spectrum of topics related to the biology, production, and uses of animals and their products in a complex, diverse, and rapidly changing world. ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE This Taylor & Francis encyclopedia is also available through online subscription, offering a variety of extra benefits for researchers, students, and librarians, including: Citation tracking and alerts Active reference linking Saved searches and marked lists HTML and PDF format options For more information, visit Taylor & Francis Online or contact us to inquire about subscription options and print/online combination packages. US: (Tel) 1.888.318.2367 / (E-mail) e-reference@taylorandfrancis.com International: (Tel) +44 (0) 20 7017 6062 / (E-mail) online.sales@tandf.co.uk