Biology of Growth of Domestic Animals

The latest advances in knowledge of growth biology are now available in a single, seminal volume. Biology of Growth of Domestic Animals critically examines the fundamental process of growth both from a systems viewpoint (mathematical aspects, modeling, cell and molecular biology, hormones, growth factors, the extra-cellular matrix) and at the organ level (muscle, adipose, mammary gland and bone). The text considers the interface of growth with other disciplines including nutrition, genetics, and environment management, as well as specific aspects of growth in livestock and companion animal species. Man's relationship with animals is reviewed as an introduction to the importance of domestic animals which have been critical to human development providing nutrition, income, transportation, locomotive power, companionship and entertainment.

Table of Contents

1. Origins Of Domestic Animals And Their Importance To Man
2. Fundamental Concepts of Growth
3. Methods to Measure Animal Composition
4. Approaches to Assess Animal Growth Potential
5. Hormones and Growth
6. Growth Factors
7. Extra-cellular Matrix and Growth
8. Muscle Growth
9. Bone Growth
10. Adipose Growth
11. Modeling and Growth
12. Animal Growth and Meat Quality
13. Growth of the Mammary Gland
14. Nutrition and Growth
15. Genetics and Growth
16. Environment and Growth
17. Growth/Performance Enhancement
18. Immunological Manipulation of Growth
19. Growth of Livestock
20. Growth of Poultry
21. Growth of Companion Animals