PDF's of the lab manual and lab manual instructor's guide allow instructors to save money by not having to order individual lab manuals for each student. The lab manual cd-rom was designed so that teachers can run off as many copies of the labs as needed and they can pick and choose which labs to incorporate and supplement text content.

"Biochar is the carbon-rich product when biomass (such as wood, manure, or crop residues) is heated in a closed container with little or no available air. It can be used to improve agriculture and the environment in several ways, and its stability in soil and superior nutrient-retention properties make it an ideal soil amendment to increase crop yields. In addition to this, biochar sequestration, in combination with sustainable biomass production, can be carbon-negative and therefore used to actively remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, with major implications for mitigation of climate change. Biochar production can also be combined with bioenergy production through the use of the gases that are given off in the pyrolysis process.This book is the first to synthesize the expanding research literature on this topic. The book's interdisciplinary approach, which covers engineering, environmental sciences, agricultural sciences, economics and policy, is a vital tool at this stage of biochar technology development. This comprehensive overview of current knowledge will be of interest to advanced students, researchers and professionals in a wide range of disciplines"--Provided by publisher.

"Designed for career and technical high school students who require competency in all phases and types of livestock production, the Ninth Edition of MODERN LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY PRODUCTION has been revised to include the most up-to-date, comprehensive information in the field. With coverage of basic animal science and livestock industry information as well as current issues in animal agriculture, this engaging text covers everything students need to know about livestock and poultry animals for classroom study and beyond. Through updated visual aids, real-world applications, and comprehensive study tools, the Ninth Edition provides students with a solid understand of the anatomy, physiology, nutrition, feeding, and reproduction of multiple livestock and poultry breeds." --Google Books.

This second edition text focuses on the scientific aspects of the animal agriculture industry. New chapters on the beef, swine, sheep, horse, and small animal industries have been added for comprehensive coverage of all livestock animals. This text includes background on the various segments of the livestock industry and includes basic principles of biology to help students understand the process of producing animals for human utilization. Features such as student objectives and activities help students understand the material. A CD-ROM that includes a lab manual, teacher's resource guide, computerized test bank, and transparency masters is available to help instructors organize and plan lessons. ALSO AVAILABLE Agriscience Activity Software, ISBN: 0-8273-7955-2 Agriscience Computerized Lab Manual, ISBN: 0-8273-7953-6 Animal Science Laserdisc, ISBN: 0-8273-7301-5 Lab Manual, ISBN: 0-8273-8614-1 INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Classmaster, ISBN: 0-8273-8616-8 Instructor's Manual for the Lab Manual, ISBN: 0-8273-8615-X