Here are some books that you may find useful during your studies. Search the Bennies catalogue Accessit for more, or browse the Non-fiction collection NFS.
Australian farming and agriculture by 
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We’re helping farmers to breed better livestock animals to boost the value, competitiveness and sustainability of Australia’s livestock industries.
At the forefront of animal genetics and reproduction technology, Total Livestock Genetics is committed to providing a link between evolving technologies and the commercial needs of producers, whilst maintaining optimum customer service.
Meghan Cornelius from the Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia, discusses the use of Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBVs) with sheep breeder Lynley Anderson from Anderson Rams.
A introduction into the beef reproduction course on techniques and how to improve cattle genetics. Produced by CEV multimedia pathway unit.
Techniques of modern biology such as molecular cloning of genes, gene transfer, genetic manipulation of animal and plant embryo transfer, genetic manipulation of rumen microbes, chemical and biological treatment of low quality animal feeds for improved nutritive value, genetically engineered immunodiagnostic and immunoprophylactic agents as well as veterinary vaccines, inter alia, are a reality today and are finding their ways into research and development programmes of developing countries. Biotechnology is offering unprecedented opportunities for increasing agricultural productivity and for protecting the environment through reduced use of agro-chemicals. The major thrust in biotechnology research is currently directed at solving immediate problems of industrialised countries, with major investments coming from transnational companies. However, many of the new discoveries and products will find their biggest markets in developing countries where the potential for improvement in agricultural productivity and health is greatest. The importance of biotechnology and its relevance is only slowly being accepted by policy makers in developing countries. In the presence of economic crisis, strong fiscal constraints, rapid social change and constant political instabilities, the difficulties associated with major policy changes in developing countries are enormous. This paper reviews available biotechnologies with potential application in livestock improvement and identifies those which have been or may be applied in developing countries in general, and Africa in particular. The review covers biotechnology applications in the areas of animal genetics and breeding, including conservation of animal genetic resources, animal health, physiology of lactation and growth, and animal nutrition.
We learn about the qualities to look for in a breeding ram, ram nutrition requirements, and courting behaviors.
Reproductive rate varies widely among livestock species. Nonetheless, efficient reproduction is critical to profitability in all livestock industries. Nutrition and genetics are the key drivers of efficient reproduction.
Reproduction (measured as weaner throughput) is one of the most important factors affecting the profitability of cattle breeding enterprises. Bull, heifer and cow management should be considered in the context of weaning more livestock. Well-planned and managed breeding, and good weaning rates also form the basis of herd improvement through the transfer of genes from one generation to the next
This Agriculture Note provides practical information about managing breeding goats on commercial farms. It discusses management practices that affect reproductive performance, fertility and mating during autumn
Reproduction techniques are becoming more and more important and necessary for modern animal breeding. Reproduction techniques are used to make safe and efficient breeding possible.
Farm animal selection and reproduction are on the threshold of the application of new biotechnologies. Modern biotechnologies will allow advances to be made. Research into physiology and embryology has provided a basis for the development of technologies that increase productivity of farm animals through enhanced control of reproductive function.