Animals, Feed, Food And People: An Analysis Of The Role Of Animals In Food Production

Numerous authors have presented analyses of the world foodproblem and the appropriate role of animals in food production andhave drawn qualitative conclusions. However, projection andplanning require quantitative considerations, and this volumeaddresses that challenge. Experts in animal science, farmmanagement, economics, international agriculture, and nutritionelucidate and debate germane issues with scientific rigor. Theyexamine the efficiency and economics of animal production, feedresource availability, interactions between plant and animalagricultures, international trade, resource allocation, roles ofanimals in developing countries, and the nutritional values andlimitations of animal products.