Alternative Health Practices for Livestock

The idea that current methods of food production are notsustainable in the long-term is a controversial topic. This bookprovides information that will advance a form of livestockproduction that meets the long- and short-term goals of human foodproduction, minimizing degradation of natural resources. Importantconcerns regarding food safety, particularly antibiotic andchemical residues in meat, milk and other livestock foods, havestimulated renewed interest in alternative methods of promotinglivestock health. Alternative Health Practices for Livestock is the firstcompilation of its kind for veterinarians, agriculture extensioneducators and livestock producers. It provides a well-referencedoverview of some of the alternative livestock practices currentlybeing examined. Key Features: * * A much needed information source on alternative health forlarge animals * Contributions from veterinarians, farmers, extension educatorsand university professors * Discusses the necessity for more validated scientificassessments of alternative and herbal therapies in livestockproduction * Includes chapters on ways to promote alternative methods ofhealth care for livestock, including steps to obtain researchfunding.