Cabi publishing jun 2026 (9 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Companion Animal End-of-Life and Loss: Veterinary, Caregiver, and Organizational Perspectives offers a multidimensional look at one of the most profound aspects of the human-animal bond. Drawing together expertise from veterinary medicine, counselling, psychology, and organizational care, this volume explores the many ways individuals and institutions navigate the complex realities of animal end-of-life and bereavement. From cutting-edge veterinary hospice and palliative care practices to the lived experiences of pet owners and service dog partners, the book weaves together research, clinical insights, and personal narratives to illuminate both the challenges and opportunities inherent in supporting animals and the people who love them.The chapters span critical issues: how veterinarians and technicians manage their own emotions and support clients through difficult decisions; how families, children, older adults, and veterans experience the loss of companion and service animals; and how grief reverberates within organizations such as zoos and assistance dog programs. This breadth ensures that the book speaks to a wide range of audiences-veterinary professionals, mental health counsellors, grief and bereavement specialists, animal welfare practitioners, and anyone seeking to better understand the emotional, ethical, and organizational dimensions of losing an animal. This book combines research evidence with practical guidance - providing validation and actionable strategies to support the human-animal bond.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Long-distance transport of farm animals is a growing component of the global animal trade. Written by a trusted expert in the area, Clive Phillips, this book stems from his research on live export from Australia to Asia. It focuses on the animal welfare implications of long-distance transport by ship, road, rail and air. It includes a collection of commentaries which describe Australia's experiences of live export, ultimately leading to the sheep trade being banned from 2028. Each commentary is accompanied by a narrative explaining the significance of the piece and its historical relevance to the debate about the live export industry. The book also discusses a range of related issues from an animal welfare perspective: the growing role of big industry in livestock farming, attempts in the USA to legislate against exposés of cruelty in the livestock industries, ethical issues surrounding livestock researchers and their support from the industry, and concerns about growing meat consumption worldwide.Revealing and engaging, this collection provides a very readable overview of potential problems in the trade of farm animals.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Long-distance transport of farm animals is a growing component of the global animal trade. Written by a trusted expert in the area, Clive Phillips, this book stems from his research on live export from Australia to Asia. It focuses on the animal welfare implications of long-distance transport by ship, road, rail and air. It includes a collection of commentaries which describe Australia's experiences of live export, ultimately leading to the sheep trade being banned from 2028. Each commentary is accompanied by a narrative explaining the significance of the piece and its historical relevance to the debate about the live export industry. The book also discusses a range of related issues from an animal welfare perspective: the growing role of big industry in livestock farming, attempts in the USA to legislate against exposés of cruelty in the livestock industries, ethical issues surrounding livestock researchers and their support from the industry, and concerns about growing meat consumption worldwide.Revealing and engaging, this collection provides a very readable overview of potential problems in the trade of farm animals.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Strigolactones are a class of plant hormones that play a crucial role in regulating plant growth, development, and responses to environmental stresses. These compounds were initially identified for their role in stimulating the germination of parasitic plants, but recent research has uncovered their broader significance in plant biology. Strigolactones influence various aspects of plant architecture, including shoot branching, root development, and leaf senescence. Moreover, they act as signalling molecules that help plants adapt to nutrient-deficient conditions and other environmental stresses. Understanding the multifaceted roles of strigolactones is essential for developing strategies to improve crop yield and resilience in the face of changing climatic conditions.The book provides an in-depth understanding of the role of strigolactones in plant growth and development. It explores the molecular pathways and mechanisms by which strigolactones exert their effects, and the potential applications of strigolactones in enhancing crop yield and stress resilience.It is suitable for researchers in plant science and agriculture, agronomists and agricultural consultants, and plant breeders and biotechnologists.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - As the global human population continues to grow, the competing demands we place on our planet are increasingly difficult to balance. Nowhere is this more evident than in our need to produce ever more food and energy without threatening the climate and the survival of other species. While decision making about land use was historically the concern of farmers and landowners, more recently land use has become a topic of heated public debate and in-depth discussions with regards to carbon neutrality, eating less meat and creating and using sustainable green energy, alongside ongoing agricultural intensification. The choices we make about what we eat and how we use land to produce it are thus more important than ever and must be balanced against their environmental impacts to ensure the future sustainability of our planet. In addressing these issues this book: Reviews the scientific evidence for the environmental impact of different human land management activities and how we can collectively address climate change and biodiversity loss. Examines the credibility of controversial claims made about land use and nutritional choices in the context of the online culture wars focused on the environment. Provides guidance to shape the future perspective of policy makers. Written for those studying, researching or interested in agriculture, conservation, ecology, forestry and land use, this book explores the various strands of evidence that contribute to the debate around food choice and sustainable land use and discusses the impact of a growing population on the future of human land management.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book offers a comprehensive examination of the mechanisms through which invasive plant species alter soil fauna biodiversity, nutrient cycling and overall ecosystem balance. It presents detailed case studies of key invasive plants (Asclepias syriaca, Fallopia japonica, Heracleum mantegazzianum, H. sosnowskyi, Impatiens parviflora, etc.) complemented by broader discussions on soil fauna diversity and ecosystem functioning.It considers how these plant species modify the physico-chemical properties of soil, often creating inhospitable environments for native soil fauna. It highlights the responses of various soil organisms, including nematodes, collembola, earthworms, arthropods and others, and microorganisms to plant invasion. Special attention is given to feedback mechanisms whereby changes in soil fauna communities further influence plant invasions, either exacerbating or mitigating their impacts. The implications of these interactions for soil health and agricultural productivity is considered, providing practical recommendations for the management of invasive species and the restoration of degraded ecosystems.Key features: Provides comprehensive analysis and case studies on invasive species and soil ecosystems, offering valuable insights for future research. Offers a detailed exploration of invasive plant effects on soil chemistry and microbiota, relevant for those studying soil health.Includes practical recommendations for managing invasive species in agricultural contexts, aiding in soil fertility and crop production. Supports efforts to restore native soil fauna and plant communities, contributing to biodiversity preservation. Serves as a resource for coursework and research projects, providing a thorough grounding in soil fauna and invasive plants. This book is ideal for researchers, practitioners and students in the fields of ecology, environmental science, and soil biology.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Completely revised and updated throughout, this new edition of Improving Animal Welfare: A Practical Approach continues to provide an accessible and comprehensive guide to improving the lives of production animals. It particularly considers advances in topics of increasing importance such as heat stress and other climate-related issues, system-specific considerations around organic farming, measuring the true sustainability of farming systems, and how to successfully transfer rapidly developing technologies from research to field. It also covers: - Core concepts of animal welfare, such as handling and transport, stockmanship, husbandry procedures and euthanasia, with an increased focus on replacing painful procedures with alternatives.- The wider context of welfare, including animal behaviour and emotions, ethics and economic factors.- Implementing effective measurement techniques to track and improve welfare, as well auditing procedures.- Practical species-specific information across cattle, pigs, poultry, fish and equids.Written by a team of experienced researchers and edited by an outstanding world expert on animal welfare, this book is essential reading for students and practitioners of ethology, animal and veterinary science, veterinary medicine, as well as anyone working directly with farm animals and committed to improving their welfare.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book is about bacteria and their place in natural history. It provides a readable and comprehensive account, suitable for anyone curious about the hidden corners of the natural world. It is also suitable for specialist microbiologists and students who wish to explore the wider reaches of bacteriology. The introduction explains what bacteria are and what they do and describes how to spot signs of their presence in nature. There are chapters on bacteria in earth history and their traces in the fossil record, on the roles of bacteria in chemical cycles in natural habitats, on bacteria in extreme environments, on the relationships between bacteria and animals, plants, fungi and other microbes and on diversity and classification. The book investigates references to bacteria in art and popular culture and describes their practical applications. A chapter on bacteria tourism is a personal account of the author's travels to see bacteria and also serves as a gazetteer of sites of interest. This is a very exciting time for those who study bacteria. Novel insights gained from advances in genomics and sequencing technologies make it feel as though these microscopic organisms are at long last being made properly 'visible' to us. Bacteria and their sister group, the archaea, constitute two of the three domains of life. No other book combines quite as many different strands of their story cohesively within a single volume.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Predicting plant gene functions using AI-enhanced genomic prediction models is becoming a key component in crop breeding. This technology will significantly advance the development of new crops resistant to a wide range of stresses. This book describes the application of AI-enhanced genomic prediction models and their integration with high-throughput technology, such as smart phenotyping, multiple omics data from metabolomics, proteomics, and transcriptomics, to accelerate crop improvement. Written by a team of experts in this field, this book describes new methods for the production of climate change-ready, disease-resistant, stress-resilient crops by advancing the next generation of plant breeding tools. It is an ideal reference for readers working in all aspects of plant sciences and agricultural biotechnology, particularly plant stress physiology and crop breeding. The book: Describes AI-empowered models for accelerating plant genomic selection Comprehensively reviews omics-assisted genomic prediction for crop breeding Includes ways to develop climate change-ready and disease-resistant future crops.…