Livestock Animals: A Veterinary Science Perspective

The domesticated animals that are raised in specific agricultural settings are known as livestock. They are used for various purposes such as labor and production of commodities including meat, milk, leather, fur and wool. Livestock is a broad term that can refer to any species of animals that are kept by humans for domestic or commercial purposes. It includes domestic animals like camel and cattle as well as semi-domestic animals such as fallow deer and reindeer. Livestock production plays a vital role both economically and culturally in various rural communities. It is necessary to provide them with good husbandry, appropriate feeding and hygiene to get maximized production of commodities. They must be checked regularly by veterinarians. This book provides comprehensive insights into livestock animals. It provides significant information of this discipline to help develop a good understanding of it. This book will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.