{"product_id":"9780813811765","title":"Environmental Physiology of Livestock","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEnvironmental Physiology of Livestock\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eR. J. Collier | J. L. Collier\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Life Sciences \/ Zoology \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eEnvironmental stress is one of the most significant factors affecting livestock performance and health, and it is only expected to increase with effects of global warming. \u003ci\u003eEnvironmental Physiology of Livestock\u003c\/i\u003e brings together the latest research on environmental physiology, summarizing progress in the field and providing directions for future research. Recent developments in estimating heat stress loads are discussed, as well as key studies in metabolism, reproduction, and genetic expressions.  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEnvironmental Physiology of Livestock\u003c\/i\u003e begins with a survey of current heat indexing tools, highlighting recent discoveries in animal physiology, changes in productivity levels, and new technologies available to better estimate stress response. Using this synopsis as a point of orientation, later chapters hone in on major effects of heat stress, including changing metabolic pathways and nutrient requirements, endocrine regulation of acclimation to environmental stress, and reduced reproductive performance. The text concludes with a thorough discussion of environmental effects on gene expressions, providing important insight for future breeding practices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEnvironmental Physiology of Livestock\u003c\/i\u003e is a globally contributed volume and a key resource for animal science researchers, geneticists, and breeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert J. Collier\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor and Head of the Department of Animal Science at the University of Arizona. His primary area of research is studying environmental effects on gene expression in domestic animals, utilizing both practical management models as well as controlled environmental facilities to modify environments around animals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e07 February 2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780813811765\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44377768657036,"sku":"9780813811765","price":240.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780813811765_7d0c84dc-4853-41f4-813c-aeccfd5e4e30.jpg?v=1780159817","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780813811765","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}