Achieving Sustainable Production of Milk Volume 1 - (Burleigh Dodds Agricultural Science) by Nico Van Belzen (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This book provides a detailed review of current research on key components and quality traits of milk as well as ways of measuring milk quality. It then discusses genetic factors affecting these traits and how they can be used to improve breeding of dairy cows.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Cow's milk is one of the world's most important agricultural food products. Its importance in the diet is widely acknowledged and it is an essential ingredient in a wide range of foods. In meeting rising demand, more intensive dairying systems face a range of challenges such as maintaining high standards of safety in the face of the continuing threat from zoonoses entering the food chain, whilst sustaining nutritional and sensory quality. At the same time farms need to become more efficient and sustainable. Finally, farming must also meet higher standards of animal health and welfare. Smallholder systems in developing countries face problems such as poor cattle nutrition, low productivity and vulnerability to disease which impact on safety, quality, sustainability and animal welfare.</p><p>Drawing on an international range of expertise, this book reviews research addressing these challenges. It begins by discussing the composition of milk including proteins and bioactive components, the wide range of ingredients produced from milk, as well as aspects sensory quality. It also reviews current understanding of genetic factors affecting protein and other aspects of milk composition, other desirable traits such as fertility and advances in breeding to achieve improvements in quality and productivity in dairy farming.</p><p><em>Achieving sustainable production of milk Volume 1: Milk composition, genetics and breeding</em> will be a standard reference for animal and dairy scientists in universities, government and other research centres and companies involved in milk production. It is accompanied by two further volumes which review safety, quality and sustainability issues as well as dairy herd management and welfare.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>'As demand for dairy products continues to grow, and with sustainable nutrition and food security at the top of the global agenda, it is imperative that we develop and share the latest knowledge, practices and issues relating to sustainability of dairy chains. With a veritable Who's Who of dairy expertise and an expert editor in IDF Director General Nico van Belzen, <i>Achieving sustainable production of mil</i><i>k</i> will go a long way to achieving this.' (Dr Jeremy Hill, past President of the International Dairy Federation/Chief Technology Officer - Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd)</p> <p>Cow's milk is one of the world's most important agricultural food products. Its importance in the diet is widely acknowledged and it is an essential ingredient in a wide range of foods. In meeting rising demand, more intensive dairying systems face a range of challenges such as maintaining high standards of safety in the face of the continuing threat from zoonoses entering the food chain, whilst sustaining nutritional and sensory quality. At the same time farms need to become more efficient and sustainable. Finally, farming must also meet higher standards of animal health and welfare. Smallholder systems in developing countries face problems such as poor cattle nutrition, low productivity and vulnerability to disease which impact on safety, quality, sustainability and animal welfare.</p> <p>Drawing on an international range of expertise, this book reviews research addressing these challenges. It begins by discussing the composition of milk including proteins and bioactive components, the wide range of ingredients produced from milk, as well as aspects sensory quality. It also reviews current understanding of genetic factors affecting protein and other aspects of milk composition, other desirable traits such as fertility and advances in breeding to achieve improvements in quality and productivity in dairy farming.</p> <p><i>Achieving sustainable production of milk Volume 1: Milk composition, genetics and breeding</i> will be a standard reference for animal and dairy scientists in universities, government and other research centres and companies involved in milk production. It is accompanied by two further volumes which review safety, quality and sustainability issues as well as dairy herd management and welfare.</p> <p>Dr Nico van Belzen is Director-General of the International Dairy Federation (IDF). He has occupied senior roles in both industry and research organisations, both as Head of the Research and Analysis and quality control departments at the ingredients division of Campina and as Executive Director of the European Branch of the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI).</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><b>"Edited by the Director General of the International Dairy Federation, Dr Nico van Belzen, there can be little doubt regarding the scientific quality and likely impact of these volumes... I hope that the books/chapters will find a large audience and, by doing so, help to achieve the sustainability of milk production that the title promises"</b><i>Journal of Dairy Research</i></p><br>
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