Advances in sheep production

by Prof. Raffaele Zanoli, Ms Hollie Riddell, Professor Neil Sargison, Dr Samir Id-Lahoucine, Dr Nerys Wright, Prof. Cathy Dwyer, Dr Rudolf Reichel, Dr Claire Morgan-Davies, Professor David Barker, Dr Liz Genever, Ms Alison Bond, Prof Zhongtang Yu, Dr Jude L. Capper, N. M. Schreurs, Prof. Ningtao Mao

2025 · Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing

Provides a detailed overview of the current challenges facing sheep production, including changing consumer and societal attitudes to sheep products Considers how sheep production can improve its sustainability through the implementation of key practices, such as the use of genetic improvements to reduce GHG emissions Reviews the recent advances in sheep breeding and genetic selection, as well as how it can be optimised to improve fertility and reproductive performance in sheep

Instant Insights: Agroforestry practices

by Various authors, Dr Alfredo J. Escribano, Dr J. Ryschawy, Dr Lindsay Whistance, Dr Lydie Dufour, Prof. Diomy S. Zamora, Dr Samuel C. Allen, Dr Kent G. Apostol, Dr Shibu Jose, Gary Wyatt, Prof. M. Weih, Dr P.-A. Hansson, Dr J. A. Ohlsson, Dr M. Sandgren, Dr A. Schnürer, Dr A.-C. Rönnberg-Wästljung, Professor María Rosa Mosquera-Losada, Dr J. J. Santiago-Freijanes, Dr A. Rigueiro-Rodríguez, Dr F. J. Rodríguez-Rigueiro, Dr D. Arias Martínez, Professor Anastasia Pantera, Dr N. Ferreiro-Domínguez

2024 · Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing

Considers the importance of agroforestry systems in achieving a more sustainable agriculture Reviews the environmental, ecological and economic benefits of agroforestry systems Explores the ways in which agroforestry practices can be implemented to enhance biodiversity

Improving poultry meat safety and sustainability

by Professor Steven C. Ricke, Prof Nicolae Corcionivoschi, Dr Jessica Hite, Dr Todd Callaway, Dr Nicole Jaffrezic-Renault, Debabrata Biswas, Dr Kumar Venkitanarayanan, Dr Paul McMullin, Dianna Bourassa, Dr Janne Lundén, Dr Dana K. Dittoe, Ilkka Leinonen, Dr Kelly Wamsley, Professor Xiuping Jiang

2025 · Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing

Highlights the major zoonotic disease threats to poultry production, detailing their characterisation, identification and routes of transmission Addresses both on-farm safety and postharvest management techniques in preventing the risk and spread of zoonotic and other diseases Considers how elements of poultry production can be better managed to improve safety and sustainability, such as improving feed formulation and litter management to reduce environmental impact

Advances in biocontrol of crop insect pests

by Professor Travis Glare, Dr David Teulon, Prof Max Scott, Dr Azucena Gonzalez-Coloma, Prof. Shireen-Anne Davies, Dr Salvatore Arpaia, Dr Linda Muskat, Dr Claudia Preininger, Dr Shannon Borges, Professor Michael J. Stout

2025 · Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing

Provides a detailed overview of the recent advances in the biocontrol sector, focussing on the development of products to control crop insect pests Considers the key issues and challenges that can arise as a result of the development of novel biocontrol agents, such as the challenge of commercialising a new product to a rapidly changing market Addresses how breeding techniques can be optimised to improve plant defences against insect pest attacks