Description
Book SynopsisOrganised around four basic topics, giving students all the information they’ll need to understand the applied concepts of animal feeds and feeding methods: Nutrients; Feedstuffs and Feed Additives; Procedures in Ration Formulization; and Feeding Requirements and Guides.
Table of ContentsSection I - Nutrients & Digestive Systems
1. Review of Nutrients and Digestion
Water
Carbohydrates (CHo)
Lipids (Fat or ether extract)
Protein
Minerals
vitamins
Nutrients in Metabolism
Digestive Systems
Section II - Feedstuffs & Formulations
2. Evaluating Feedstuffs for Farm Livestock
Analytical Methods for nutrient Composition
Feeding Trial
Digestion or Metabolism Trial
Measures of Feedstuff Energy
Physical Evaluation of Feedstuffs
Evaluating Feeds on the Basis of Cost per Unit of Nutrient
3. Feedstuffs Used in Livestock Diets
International Nomenclature
International Composition of Feeds
Characteristics of Common Concentrate Feedstuffs
Characteristics of Common Roughage Feedstuffs
Characteristics of Common “Nutrient Additive” Feedstuffs
Methods of Feedstuff Preparation
Methods of Feed Mixing
Feed Storage
Factors affecting Feed (Dry Matter) Intake
4. Procedures in Feed Formulation
Balancing Rations to Meet Daily Nutrient Requirements of Animals
Simple Techniques in Ration Formulation
Formulating Vitamin Premixes
Formulating Trace Minerals Premixes
Formulating a Complete Supplement
Additional Examples of Diet Formulation
Computer-Assisted Formulation
Section III - Commercial Feeds & Additives
5. Commercial Feeds: Laws and Regulations
General
Types of Commercial Feeds and Their Ingredients
Feed Laws and Regulations
Feed-Mixing Regulations
Feed Labeling
Sample Medicated Label
Collective Terms
6. Feed Additives
General Comments
Growth Promotion and Feed Efficiency
Medicinal Uses
other Feed Additives
Hormonelike Products
Section IV - Feeding Guides & Recommendations
7. Swine Feeding Guides
The Breeding Herd
Feeding the Market Pig
Dietary Feeding Systems
Feed Processing
Feed Ingredients for Swine Diets
Miscellaneous
Nutrient Requirements of Swine
Steps Involved in Formulating a Swine Diet
Suggested Rations for Various Stages of the Swine Life Cycle
8. Beef Cattle Feeding Guides
Beef Breeding Herd
The Cow Herd
The Calf Crop
Replacement Heifers
The Bull
Finishing Rations for Market Cattle
General Information
Miscellaneous Finishing Ration Ingredients
Bloat Prevention
Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle
System of Protein Evaluation for Cattle and Sheep
Metabolizable Protein (Amino Acid) Feeding Standard for Cattle and Sheep Fed Rations
Metabolizable Protein and Metabolizable Amino Acid Requirements and Feed values Established
Urea Fermentation Potential of Feeds Established
Discussion
Summary
Use of Metabolizable Protein and Urea Fermentation Values in Formulating Rations
9. Dairy Cattle Feeding Guides
Feeding for Milk Production
General Comments
Forage Consumption
Concentrates for Dairy Cattle
Steps in Balancing a Ration for Lactating Dairy Cows
Feeding Guidelines
Things to Remember in Feeding for Milk Production
Feeding for Dairy Calves
From Birth to 4 Months of Age
Heifers from 4 Months to 12 Months of Age
Heifers from 12 Months of Age to Calving
Feeding Dairy Bulls
Feeding Dairy Beef
Steps Involved in Formulating a Lactating Dairy Ration
Problem
Establish Dry Matter Nutrient Requirements
Determine Feeds Available and Their Nutrient Composition (Dry Matter Basis)
Establish Feeding Levels
Formulation of Concentrate Mixture
Overall Composition of the Daily Ration
Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle
10. Sheep Feeding Guides
The Breeding Flock
Feeding of Lambs
Miscellaneous
Nutrient Requirements of Sheep
11. Nutrition and Feeding of Horses
Nutrient Requirements
Feeds for Horses
Feeding the Horse
General
Steps Involved in Formulating a Horse Ration
12. Poultry Nutrition and Feeding
Nutrients for Poultry
Types of Poultry Diets
Feeds for Poultry
Feeding Programs
Formulating Poultry Diets
13. Nutrition and Feeding of Dogs and Cats
Introduction
Nutrient Requirements
General Nutritional Considerations for Feeding Dogs and Cats
Nutritional Problems
Nutrient Requirement Tables
Section V - Tables
14. Tables of Equivalents
Section VI - Glossary, Appendices & Index
Glossary of Animal Nutrition
Appendices
Appendix I — Swine and Poultry Feedstuff Composition
Appendix II — Ruminant and Horse Feedstuff Composition
Appendix III — Swine Ration Worksheet
Appendix Iv — Beef Formulation Worksheet (MP)
Appendix v — Horse Ration Worksheet
Appendix VI — Dairy Ration Worksheet
Appendix VII — Poultry Ration Worksheet
