Agricultural Science

The first five chapters cover the basic medical information needed to run a primary care avian practice. Again, the focus of the text is on introductory level material and avian practice within the average companion animal practice. If you see between one and five birds a week, this section is for you.The later chapters are species-specific. If a practice sees avian patients, it is not unusual to treat any one of these species and the information in these chapters will support the veterinarian in evaluating, treating and/or referring the patient. Written by international experts, these chapters will also be of interest to avian specialists, bringing them up-to-date on current thinking in areas such as seabird rescue and the management of zoo collections.Avian Medicine is an outstanding book that draws together all the essential information on the care of birds - providing an indispensable reference for veterinary practitioners, veterinary students and veterinary technicians.

The post-Independence journey of Indian Agriculture has been quite impressive despite several limiting factors such as uncertainties of weather, declining soil health, increasing atmospheric temperature and emergence of more virulent pests and pathogens. The production of food grains, fruits, vegetables, milk, meat, egg and fish has increased significantly. Systematic and strategic research has led to development of new technologies to address specific needs of the farmers. These are being disseminated through the network institutions in the National Agricultural Research Education and Extension System (NAREES), regular interaction with state governments and other stakeholders, and increased use of digital platforms for communication. Still there exist gaps in transfer of technology/ information from lab to land. There is a need to strengthen our communication amongst all stakeholders. The 75th Year of Nation's independence is being celebrated as Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav. The DARE/ICAR has planned various activities to be undertaken for 75 weeks preceding 15th August 2022. These include awareness campaigns and lectures by eminent persons on the thematic areas for reaching out to maximum stakeholders particularly farmers on various new developments in different sectors of agriculture. This journey of 75 weeks shall culminate with congregation of farmers who have been successful in doubling their income, students and academicians with release of the compendium on farmer's success stories. It is also proposed to bring out a book on "Indian Agriculture: A Saga of Success-Role of ICAR through Different Revolutions" and get it released during the occasion. The proposed activities and campaigns during the 75 weeks of "Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav" have been compiled to provide a glimpse of our efforts. I hope it would be interesting and informative to all the stakeholders. The feedbacks and suggestions to strengthen our activities in future are welcome.

"Background Lesions in Laboratory Animals will be an invaluable aid to pathologists needing to recognize background and incidental lesions while examining slides taken from laboratory animals in acute and chronic toxicity studies, or while examining exotic species in a diagnostic laboratory. It gives clear descriptions and illustrations of the majority of background lesions likely to be encountered. Many of the lesions covered are unusual and can be mistaken for treatment-related findings in preclinical toxicity studies. The Atlas has been prepared with contributions from experienced toxicological pathologists who are specialists in each of the laboratory animal species covered and who have published extensively in these areas. Key Features. over 600 high-definition, top-quality color photographs of background lesions found in rats, mice, dogs, minipigs, non-human primates, hamsters, guinea pigs and rabbits. a separate chapter on lesions in the reproductive systems of all laboratory animals written by Dr Dianne Creasy, a world expert on testicular lesions in laboratory animals. a chapter on common artifacts that may be observed in histological glass slides. extensive references to each lesion described. aging lesions encountered in all laboratory animal species, particularly in rats in mice which are used for carcinogenicity studies"

This book examines behavioral adaptations of tropical birds in timing of breeding, life history traits, mating systems and parental care, territoriality, communication, and biotic interactions, and emphasizes the many gaps in our knowledge of tropical birds. We urge students and researchers in temperate and tropical regions alike to realize the potential they have for improving our knowledge of avian adaptations far beyond what is currently accepted as gospel. Time is running out. Key Features * Line drawings with graphs* Unpublished data and observations from decades of authors' research in tropics

This practical book provides crucial information necessary to formulate diets with appropriate amounts of amino acids, minerals, and vitamins. The factors that influence how well animals obtain these critical nutrients and methods for determining bioavailability are reviewed in this comprehensive text. In addition, data from both ruminants and nonruminants are included as well as established estimates of bioavailability for particular feed stuffs and feed supplements.