Animal Breeding and Livestock Management

Livestock management is understood as rearing and raising of domesticated animals in an agricultural setting so that the domesticated animals produce commodities like food, fiber, etc. Animal breeding falls under the animal science and addresses the genetic value of livestock. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of animal breeding and livestock management. It aims to elaborately put together the various sub-fields of livestock management to make the readers aware about the importance of livestock management and its different aspects to get a holistic understanding of the larger discipline of animal breeding. This book includes contributions of experts and scientists which will provide innovative insights into this field.