Last revised: August 2008
Animal and Avian Sciences
Scope:This guide covers key reference sources in the field of animal sciences, including animal breeding, husbandry, and nutrition. For information on related topics, consult the UM Libraries' guides on Agriculture, Animal Welfare, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, and Veterinary Medicine. Email the subject area specialist at sbaykouc (@umd.edu) or call (301) 405-9080 for more information.
Table of Contents
Locating References Using the Catalog
To locate books, search the UM Libraries' Catalog. Keyword searches locate words and terms when they appear in the title, subject headings or notes of a record. Limit your search by adding additional terms or otherwise narrowing the scope of your search. Examples of words and terms you may wish to use to retrieve materials on the subject of animal science are:- Animal Behavior
Animal Biotechnology
Animal Breeding
Animal Cell Biotechnology
Animal Communication
Animal Ecology
Animal Genetic Engineering
Animal Genetics
Animal Husbandry
Animal Industry
Animal Nutrition
Animal Products
Animal Psychology
Animal Waste
Animals
Dairying - Research
Dairy Farming
Livestock
Poultry
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Bibliographies and Guides to Publications
- Bell, George H. A Guide to the Zoological Literature: The Animal Kingdom.
Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1994.
LOCATION(S): MCKELDIN LIBRARY REFERENCE STACKS
CALL NUMBER: QL45.2.B44 1994 - Jensen, Richard D. and others. Agricultural and Animal Sciences
Journals and Serials: An Analytical Guide. Westport, CT: Greenwood
Press, 1986.
LOCATION(S): MCKELDIN LIBRARY STACKS (NON-CIRCULATING)
CALL NUMBER: S493.J36 1986
Describes agricultural serials by subject. Includes title, date, address of publisher, where indexed, and gives an abstract of materials typically found in each serial. - Olsen, Wallace C., ed. The Literature of Animal Science and
Health. Ithaca, NY: Cornell Unversity, 1993.
LOCATION(S): MCKELDIN LIBRARY REFERENCE STACKS
CALL NUMBER: SF22.5.L58 1993
An analysis of the core literature and research. Lists core reference sources and literature in the field.
Breed or Animal Specific Resources
- American
Kennel Club. The Complete Dog Book. New York: Howell Book House,
1992.
LOCATION(S): MCKELDIN LIBRARY REFERENCE STACKS
CALL NUMBER: SF427.C69 1992
The photograph, history, and standard of all AKC registered breeds. General information on care, training, and selection of dogs. - Dohner, Janet Vorwald. The Encyclopedia of Historic and Endangered
Livestock and Poultry Breeds.
New Haven: Yale University Press. 2001.
LOCATION: MCKELDIN LIBRARY REFERENCE STACKS
CALL NUMBER: SF105.275.U6D65 2001 Provides profiles of many different goat, sheep, swine, cattle, equine and poultry breeds. - Edwards, Elwyn Hartley. The New Encyclopedia of the Horse.
London: Dorling Kindersley. LOCATION(S): MCKELDIN LIBRARY REFERENCE
STACKS
CALL NUMBER: SF285.E345 2000
Description, pictures, history and uses or all breeds of horses. - Ensminger, M.E. and R.C. Perry. Beef Cattle Science. Danville,
IL: Interstate Publishers, 1997.
LOCATION(S): MCKELDIN LIBRARY FOLIO
CALL NUMBER: SF207.E5 1997
Excellent resource covering cattle breeds, history, care and feeding, showing, and uses of cattle. - Mason, I.L. Mason's World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and
Varieties. 4th edition. Wallingford, UK: CABI Pub,
c2002.
LOCATION(S): MCKELDIN LIBRARY REFERENCE STACKS
CALL NUMBER: SF105.M34 2002
Comprehensive dictionary of all types and breeds of livestock including pronounciation, breeding crosses, geographic range, and description. - Sakurai, Arsushi, Yohei Sadamoto, and Fumitoshi Mori. Aquarium Fish
of the World: The Comprehensive Guide to 650 Species. San Francisco,
CA: Chronicle Books, 1993.
LOCATION(S): MCKELDIN LIBRARY REFERENCE STACKS
CALL NUMBER: SF457.S24 1993
Full-color pictures and descriptions of 650 species. Indexed by common name and scientific name.
Encyclopedias, Handbooks and Dictionaries
These sources provide general or introductory information and guide researchers to more specific and technical information resources.- Barrows, Edward M. Animal Behavior Desk Reference: a dictionary of
animal behavior, ecology, and evolution. Boca Raton: CRC Press,
2001.
LOCATION(S): MCKELDIN LIBRARY REFERENCE STACKS
CALL NUMBER: QL750.3.B37 2001
Dictionary arranged alphabetically with technical descriptions, taxonomy, and additional citations. - Battaglia, Richard A. Handbook of livestock management. 3rd
ed.
Upper Saddle River, NJ. Prentice Hall, 2001.
LOCATION: MCKELDIN LIBRARY REFERENCE STACKS
SF65.2.B38 2001
Covers management information for cattle (beef, dairy), swine, horses, sheep, goats, and poultry. In addition, has chapters on restraint techniques and animal health. Has numerous appendices of skeletal diagrams, age-weight relationships, gestation and incubation tables, absorptive capacities of various bedding materials, etc. Glossary and index. - Estes, Richard Despard. The Behavior Guide to African Mammals -
Including Hoofed Mammals, Carnivores, and Primates. Berkeley, CA: The
University of California Press, 1991.
LOCATION(S): MCKELDIN LIBRARY REFERENCE STACKS
CALL NUMBER: QL731.A1E84 1991
Detailed guide to animal behavior for specific species including social behavior, communication, reproduction, postures, and geographic range. - Feed Additive Compendium. 11 issues a year, 1973-1989,1993- .
LOCATION(S): MCKELDIN LIBRARY PERIODICAL STACKS
CALL NUMBER: SF95.F44
Handbook of animal feeds and feeding including laws and legislation concerning additions to feeds and feeding, medical supplements, feeding amounts, and breed and chemical specific information. - Grzimek, Bernhard. Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia. New York:
Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1976.
LOCATION(S): MCKELDIN LIBRARY REFERENCE STACKS
CALL NUMBER: QL3.G7813
This 17 volume set provides an in-depth overview of animal life by zoological classification. Includes information on animal physiology, behavior, reproduction, taxonomy, as well as general ecological information by species. - Putnam, Paul A., ed. Handbook of Animal Science. San Diego:
Academic Press, Inc., 1991.
LOCATION(S): MCKELDIN LIBRARY REFERENCE STACKS
CALL NUMBER: SF65.2.H36 1991
Provides a general introduction to animal science, including the history of animal science research, animal nutrition and husbandry, animal breeds and population, and use and consumption of livestock. Includes citations, tables, and charts. - Woolham, Frank. The Handbook of Aviculture. Dorset, England:
Blandford Press, 1987.
LOCATION(S): MCKELDIN LIBRARY REFERENCE STACKS
CALL NUMBER: SF461.W66 1987
General introduction and reference to all aspects of aviculture. Includes sections on care and health of birds, along with detailed description and pictures of birds by species.
Indexes and Abstracts (Databases)
Indexes and abstracts are tools to help you locate journal articles and other sources on your subject. All of the titles below are indexes and those with article summaries are called abstracts. In the online electronic format, they are referred to as Databases. Choose one or more of the titles below and look for keywords on your topic.UM only Because of licensing agreements,
most of these databases can be used only by current faculty, staff,
and students of the University of Maryland, College Park or by onsite
library users. UMCP faculty, staff, and students can access elecronic
information through the campus network or Off Campus-Access: use Research Port
Read more about
remote access.
- Agris (1975-)
Print version: Agrindex. McKeldin Library Periodical Stacks S18.A5
(1975-1985, 1988-1995)
International information system for the agricultural sciences and technology. Produced by the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. References to literature produced by participating countries. - Animal
Behavior Abstracts. 1973 - . UM only
LOCATION(S): MCKELDIN LIBRARY PERIODICAL STACKS(1982-1995)
CALL NUMBER: QL750.B541
(Continues Animal Behaviour Abstracts, 1973-1981)
Includes abstracts on all aspects of animal behavior, including neurophysiology, ecology, genetics, and reproductive biology. Indexed by author, subject, and taxonomy. - Aquatic
Sciences Collection. 1978 - . UM
only
Print Version: Aquatic sciences and fisheries abstracts. Part 1: Biological sciences and living resources.
LOCATION: MCK PERSTK(1978-1996) CALL NUMBER: QH90.A641
(Continues, in part, Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts, 1971 - 1977, MCK PERSTK QH90.A64)
Coverage of basic and applied research on aquatic organisms. All aspects of marine, freshwater, and brackish water organisms and environments are examined, including information on biology and ecology of aquatic organisms, exploitation of living resources, and related legal, policy, and socioeconomic issues. - AGRICOLA
UM only
(1970- )
Print version: Bibliography of Agriculture GOVDOC SU DOC A 17.18 (1942- )
Produced by the U. S. National Agricultural Library this is one of the major sources of literature about agriculture and allied fields. Citations are collected from international sources and include journal articles, pamphets, government documents, reports, proceedings, books, theses, patents, software, and audiovisuals. - Apicultural Abstracts. Quarterly, 1961 - .
LOCATION: MCKELDIN LIBRARY PERIODICAL STACKS (1961, 1964-2001).
CALL NUMBER: QL568.A6A6
(Included as part of Bee World, 1950- 1961, MCKELDIN LIBRARY FOLIO SECTION QL568 .A6B4)
Covers world literature on bees, including their pollinating activities, bee breeding and husbandry, and related subjects. Published by the International Bee Research Association. - Bibliography of Reproduction. Monthly, 1963 - 1992.
LOCATION(S): MCKELDIN LIBRARY PERIODICAL STACKS
CALL NUMBER: Z5322.R4B5
Covers vertebrate reproductive biology and clinical sciences. - Biological and Agricultural Index. UM
only
(1983- )
LOCATION: MCKELDIN LIBRARY PERIODICAL STACKS Z5073.A45 (1916/18-2001)
Indexing approximately 225 English language international journals including 17 of the major publications which specifically cover nutrition and food science and technology. In addition to articles, it also indexes book reviews. - Biology
Digest (1989-) UM only
Biology Digest is a compilation of abstracts and indexes of domestic and international literature in the area of life sciences. It is primarily intended for an audience at the high school or undergraduate college level. Its purpose is to aid in keeping students and instructors current on the latest developments in biological research. Each of over 20,000 records contains an original abstract averaging about 325 words. Key information such as methods involved and conclusions drawn from the respective research is retained.
[More Information] - BIOSIS
Previews UM only
(1970-)
Information about articles in over 5,500 life sciences journals. Also covers content summaries, books and meeting abstracts, papers and posters. Major areas covered include biochemistry, the digestive system, food and industrial microbiology, food technology, metabolism, nutrition, and physiology.
Print version(s): Biological Abstracts.(1926-1997) MCKELDIN STACKS QH301.B37
Biological Abstracts/RRM. Reports, reviews and meetings. (1980-1997) MCKELDIN LIBRARY FOLIO SECTION QH301.B3713
Bioresearch Index. (1967-1979) MCKELDIN LIBRARY FOLIO SECTION QH301.B3712
Bioresearch Titles. (1965-1966) MCKELDIN LIBRARY FOLIO SECTION QH301.B371 - CAB
Abstracts UM only
(1973-)
Similar in scope to AGRICOLA but more comprehensive, over 10,000 international journals in more than 75 languages are scanned for articles relating to all aspects of agriculture and related fields. Books, reports, proceedings, theses and patents are also indexed. Extension literature is excluded. Includes the subfiles Animal Breeding Abstracts, Dairy Science Abstracts, Helminthological Abstracts, Nutrition Abstracts and Reviews. Series B: Livestock Feeds and Feeding, and Poultry Abstracts. - Animal Breeding Abstracts (1933/24 - 1995,
1998)
LOCATION: MCKELDIN LIBRARY PERIODICAL STACKS
CALL NUMBER: SF1.A63 - Dairy Science Abstracts, 1939 - 1998.
LOCATION(S): MCKELDIN LIBRARY PERIODICAL STACKS
CALL NUMBER: SF221.I36
Complete holdings from 1980, selected coverage for other years
Coverage of all species of dairy animals and dairy products focusing on food and nutrition, physiology, evolution, genetics, breeding, and biomedicine. - Helminthological Abstracts (1932 - 1995)
LOCATION(S): MCKELDIN LIBRARY PERIODICAL STACKS
CALL NUMBER: QL386.A1H41
(Selected years from 1932. Continues Helminthological Abstracts, Series A, MCKELDIN PERIODICAL STACKS QL386.A1H4; and Helminthological Abstracts 1932-1969, MCKELDIN PERIODICAL STACKS QL392.H4.
Indexes all aspects of helminthology including animal hosts, pathology, immunology, parasite control, and biochemistry. - Nutrition Abstracts and Reviews. Series B: Livestock Feeds and Feeding
(1977 - 1998)
LOCATION(S): MCKELDIN PERIODICAL STACKS
CALL NUMBER: RM214.N82
Continues Nutrition Abstracts and Reviews (1931- 1976) which include both human and animal nutrition. Covers the nutrition of animals, including chemistry of foods,physiology of digestion, metabolism, growth, and reproduction. - Poultry Abstracts (1978-1998)
LOCATION: MCKELDIN LIBRARY PERIODICAL STACKS
CALL NUMBER: CALL NUMBER: SF481.P64
Provides international coverage of all species of poultry, focusing on food and nutrition, physiology, evolution, genetics, breeding, and biomedicine. - Digital
Dissertations UM only
Citations, abstracts (1980 - present) and full text (UM dissertations 1997 - present) for more than 1.6 million U.S. and international masters theses and doctoral dissertations.[More Information] - Genetics
Abstracts UM only 1982-
Print version: MCKELDIN LIBRARY PERIODICAL STACKS QH431.G432 (1968/69-1996)
All aspects of molecular, viral, bacterial, fungal, algal, plant, animal and human genetics are included. - Key-Word-Index on Wildlife Research. Annual, 1974 - 1991.
LOCATION(S): MCKELDIN LIBRARY REFERENCE STACKS
CALL NUMBER: QL82.K49
Yearly international publication. Allows for searching of literature by keyword, author, title, keyword in context, and by alphabetical and systematic species lists. - MEDLINE [EBSCO] (NLM
Website)(1966- )
Comprehensive database for biomedicine. Citations, abstracts, and link-out to some full-text at publisher's Web sites. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, this database indexes more than 5,000 medical journals and basic science journals related to medicine. Updated weekly. [More information] - Science Citation Index UM only
(1945-)
This unique source indexes over 3,300 international journals in the basic and biomedical sciences. This source unique because is it includes indexing for all of the references of each original paper indexed. This feature is based on the assumption that there is a subject relationship between a paper and the books and papers cited in its bibliography. It is an excellent way to find more current related information from an earlier known work. - Wildlife Abstracts. Published every 5 years, 1935/51- 1980.
LOCATION(S): GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS (MCKELDIN LIBRARY) SUDOC
CALL NUMBER: I49.17/2:
This guide lists all wildlife research publications funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and is a bibliography and index of the abstracts in Wildlife Review. Indexed by title, author, systematic name, geographic region, and subject. - Wildlife Review. Bi-monthly, 1935 - 1995.
LOCATION(S): GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS (MCKELDIN LIBRARY) SUDOC
CALL NUMBER: I49.17
A review of the literature of wildlife management, arranged by subject. Includes annualcumulative index beginning with 1981. - Zoological
Record 1978 - . UM only
LOCATION: MCKELDIN LIBRARY FOLIO (1870-1994)
CALL NUMBER: Z7991.Z87
(Continues Record of Zoological Literature, 1864-1869)
Comprehensive guide to the literature of zoology. Indexed by author, subject, geographic region, paleontology, and zoological systemics.
Print versions:
Internet Resources
AgNIC (Agriculture Network Information Center) is a voluntary alliance of the National Agricultural Library(NAL), land-grant universities, and other agricultural organizations. Covers animal science, animal welfare, and aquaculture. Searchable database of selected Internet resources.
[http://www.albc-usa.org/]
Nonprofit membership organization working to protect nearly 100 breeds of cattle, goats, horses, asses, sheep, swine. Can view their conservation priority list where breeds are categorized as critical, rare, watch, study or recovering. Has links to related sites.
ASAS is a professional society for animal scientists. The site has a directory of members, information about publications and conferences, a job resource center, a student center, legislative information, and an extensive list of animal science links.
[http://www.anri.barc.usda.gov/]
ANRI conducts research and to develop technology transfer programs that ensure high quality and safe food while protecting the natural resource base and the environment.
Links to their laboratories:
- Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory
AIPL conducts research to discover, test, and implement improved genetic evaluation techniques for economically important traits of dairy cattle and goats. - Animal Manure By-Products Laboratory
[http://www.anri.barc.usda.gov/ambl/ambl_index.html] - Animal Waste Pathogen
Laboratory
[http://www.anri.barc.usda.gov/awpl/index.asp] - Gene
Evaluation and Mapping Laboratory
Their mission is to develop knowledge of the structure and function of the genomes of livestock in order to improve their productive performance by improved efficiency of genetic selection and by insertion of new genetic material. - Germplasm and Gamete
Physiology Laboratory
[http://www.anri.barc.usda.gov/ggpl/index.htm]
GGPL's mission is to improve the genetic, reproductive and productive efficiency of livestock and poultry through fundamental research on germplasm, gamete biology and embryology. - Growth Biology Laboratory
[http://www.anri.barc.usda.gov/gblab/] - Immunology and Disease Resistance
Laboratory
[http://www.anri.barc.usda.gov/IDRL.html]
IDRL's mission is to improve the safety and health of farm animals and consumers by protecting animals and the environment against parasitic infections and mastitis. - Parasite Animal Parasitic Diseases Laboratory
[http://www.anri.barc.usda.gov/pbel/index.asp]
PBESL 's mission is to reduce the economic cost of parasitism in livestock and poultry and to reduce the risk of transmission of parasite zoonoses to humans.
[http://www.animalsearch.net/]
Searchable database of web links to many different animal species. Can also browse by animal group and geographical region. Good starting point for searching the web for animal-related information.
[http://www.breedersworld.com]
Covers beef, sheep, swine, and goats. Breeders' directories, supplies and services, bookstore, events calendar, and breed associations. Commercial site.
[http://directory.google.com/Top/Business/Industries/Agriculture_and_Forestry/Livestock/]
Links for livestock animal groups including bison, camelids, cattle, dairy, deers and elk, donkeys and mules, goats, horses, poultry, rabbits, ratities, sheep, and swine. Links to associations, auction facilities, publications, services, and shows and events. Links to information about feeds, minerals and supplements, animal health, herd management, marketing, software, and supplies and equipment.
[http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/library/]
Covers academic information, online publications, market information, fairs and expos, animal welfare, agricultural software, and livestock (beef and dairy cattle, sheep, goats, swine, horses and other species).
[http://www.animalagriculture.org/]
The Institute's purpose is to provide a source for information, education and solutions for animal agriculture challenges. Links to topical issues in animal agriculture, online publications, continuing education opportunities, and agricultural materials.
[http://www.nlpa.org/]
Links to affliated organizations and information resources.
An excellent starting point for finding animal science information on the Internet.
[http://gallus.tamu.edu/library/dother.html]
Links to universities and research centers, associations, and commerical sites.
[http://www.poultryegg.org/]
Information about the International Poultry Exposition, the U.S. poultry industry, seminars, research programs, food safety etc.
National Agricultural Library
The National Agricultural Library (NAL) [http://www.nal.usda.gov/], located at 10301 Baltimore Ave. in Beltsville, Maryland, is a rich source of animal science information in the region. NAL is open to the public and houses research materials in all areas of agricultural and scientific research. For more information call (301) 504-5755.
Statistics and Directories
- Bell, E. Catharine, editor. Encyclopedia of the world's
zoos.
Chicago, IL. Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 2001. 3 volumes.
LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks QL76.E53 2001
Covers animal husbandry and management, animal profiles, facilities, associations, conservation, history, individuals, institutions, legislation and licensing, publications and journals and zoo profiles. Information is presented in more than 400 signed essays arranged in alphabetical order. Each essay gives further reading. Also includes membership lists for various zoological associations. Index. - Food and Agriculture Organization. Animal Health Yearbook 1957 -
1995.
LOCATION(S): McKeldin Periodical Stacks (1951-1995) Government Documents(1971) McKeldin Reference Stacks(1995 edition),
CALL NUMBER: SF600.F2
Compilation of animal health and disease statistics indexed by disease, by county, and by continent. Also includes text of international rules, agreements, and reports relating to animal health. - Food and Agriculture Organization. FAOSTAT
Agriculture
Data
[apps.fao.org/cgi-bin/nph-db.pl?subset=agriculture]
Collection of databases with statistical data for agricultural production and indices, trade and trade indices, commodity balances, food supply, and producer prices. Data is available for live animals, livestock and aquatic animals. Most data sets updated as of 2002. Time series data also available. - Zoological Parks and Aquariums in the Americas
Wheeling, W.Va.: American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums.
LOCATION(S): McKeldin Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: QL76.Z74 1994/1995
Detailed resource with description and contacts for zoos by state, zoological societies and organizations, animal services and product suppliers, and a directory of government organizations.
