Livestock housing: Modern management to ensure optimal health and welfare of farm animals

Livestock Housing: Modern Management for Health and Welfare

A comprehensive reference on modern livestock housing and building management designed to promote animal health, welfare, and sustainable production. It examines current best practices for creating safe, hygienic, and well-controlled environments for farm animals while considering the needs of farmers, workers, and surrounding communities.

Key Features

• Covers modern principles of livestock housing design
• Focuses on animal health, welfare, and sustainable production
• Examines feeding and watering systems
• Discusses ventilation and indoor air quality
• Covers thermal and aerial environmental management
• Explores bedding systems and hygiene practices
• Addresses waste management and emission control
• Examines housing maintenance and environmental conditions
• Discusses the impact of housing on farm worker health
• Explores modern technologies for livestock management
• Provides current best-practice recommendations from international experts
• Useful for veterinarians, animal scientists, agricultural engineers, farm managers, students, and livestock professionals