Producing Meat

This book explores meat production from ancient times to the present when modern technology plays an important role. It is part of the series The Technology of Farming. Meats include beef, sheep, cattle, chickens, pigs and goats in this book, with descriptions of farming practices throughout the world. There is also a section on the negative aspects of the meat industry including animal ethics, environment, and health concerns. Full color photographs illustrate the text and the question and answer format makes it easy to locate information. The table of contents and the glossary and index in back can help readers find specific information.