Background
Battaglia, Richard Alfred was born on September 6, 1943 in Belleville, Illinois, United States. Son of Olis and Anne Battaglia.
(Discusses a wide range of species and topics, showing ste...)
Discusses a wide range of species and topics, showing step-by-step how to perform the skills and techniques essential for those in animal management. Taking a hands-on approach, it reflects the author’s authoritative experience and emphasizes how to maintain and maximize an animal’s well-being and productivity. Over 800 illustrations, external parts and skeletal drawings, and new photographs offer readers a close look at each species and each livestock management technique. Features chapters on beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, horses, sheep, goats, poultry, livestock restraint and herd health. Covers all aspects of each species from breeding and conception through their complete lifecycle. Recommends techniques that are best for both the livestock manager and the animal. Provides cautionary notes at appropriate danger points with each step-by-step procedure. Follows a predictable format that includes an introduction to each technique, lists of necessary equipment, a discussion of required restraint, cautionary notes at appropriate danger points, a description of the normal recovery sequence, and a discussion of postprocedural management. Excellent for those involved in livestock management.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0808729578/?tag=2022091-20
(Discusses a wide range of species and topics, showing ste...)
Discusses a wide range of species and topics, showing step-by-step how to perform the skills and techniques essential for those in animal management. Taking a hands-on approach, it reflects the author’s authoritative experience and emphasizes how to maintain and maximize an animal’s well-being and productivity. Over 800 illustrations, external parts and skeletal drawings, and new photographs offer readers a close look at each species and each livestock management technique. Features chapters on beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, horses, sheep, goats, poultry, livestock restraint and herd health. Covers all aspects of each species from breeding and conception through their complete lifecycle. Recommends techniques that are best for both the livestock manager and the animal. Provides cautionary notes at appropriate danger points with each step-by-step procedure. Follows a predictable format that includes an introduction to each technique, lists of necessary equipment, a discussion of required restraint, cautionary notes at appropriate danger points, a description of the normal recovery sequence, and a discussion of postprocedural management. Excellent for those involved in livestock management.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0023064412/?tag=2022091-20
educational administrator animal scientist
Battaglia, Richard Alfred was born on September 6, 1943 in Belleville, Illinois, United States. Son of Olis and Anne Battaglia.
Bachelor of Science, Southern Illinois U., 1966; Master of Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1969.
Research, teaching professor, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, 1969-1971; teacher, administrator, University of Minnesota, Waseca, 1971-1974; extension teaching professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1974-1984; director extension service, dean College Agriculture, South Dakot State University, Brookings, 1984-1988; director, South Dakot State University Foundation, Brookings, 1988-1991; professor, head department animal and veterinary science, U. Idaho, since 1991.
(Discusses a wide range of species and topics, showing ste...)
(Discusses a wide range of species and topics, showing ste...)
President Parent-Teachers Association, Waseca, 1973. Member National Association Community and Junior Colls., American Association Colleges Teacher.of Agriculture, American Society Animal Science, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Hoosier Outdoor Writers, NRA (member education committee), Edgebrook Golf Club, Brookings Gymnastics Club, Elks, Alpha Gamma Rho.
Married Marjorie Cecile Vernier, May 30, 1963;children: Angela, Richard G., Anthony, Sam, Maria.