{"product_id":"animal-feeding-and-nutrition-9780757591136","title":"Animal Feeding and Nutrition","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrganised 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSection I - Nutrients \u0026amp; Digestive Systems\u003cbr\u003e 1. Review of Nutrients and Digestion \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Water\u003cbr\u003e Carbohydrates (CHo)\u003cbr\u003e Lipids (Fat or ether extract)\u003cbr\u003e Protein\u003cbr\u003e Minerals\u003cbr\u003e vitamins\u003cbr\u003e Nutrients in Metabolism\u003cbr\u003e Digestive Systems\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSection II - Feedstuffs \u0026amp; Formulations\u003cbr\u003e 2. Evaluating Feedstuffs for Farm Livestock \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Analytical Methods for nutrient Composition\u003cbr\u003e Feeding Trial\u003cbr\u003e Digestion or Metabolism Trial\u003cbr\u003e Measures of Feedstuff Energy\u003cbr\u003e Physical Evaluation of Feedstuffs\u003cbr\u003e Evaluating Feeds on the Basis of Cost per Unit of Nutrient\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e3. Feedstuffs Used in Livestock Diets \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e International Nomenclature\u003cbr\u003e International Composition of Feeds\u003cbr\u003e Characteristics of Common Concentrate Feedstuffs\u003cbr\u003e Characteristics of Common Roughage Feedstuffs\u003cbr\u003e Characteristics of Common “Nutrient Additive” Feedstuffs\u003cbr\u003e Methods of Feedstuff Preparation\u003cbr\u003e Methods of Feed Mixing\u003cbr\u003e Feed Storage\u003cbr\u003e Factors affecting Feed (Dry Matter) Intake\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e4. Procedures in Feed Formulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Balancing Rations to Meet Daily Nutrient Requirements of Animals\u003cbr\u003e Simple Techniques in Ration Formulation\u003cbr\u003e Formulating Vitamin Premixes\u003cbr\u003e Formulating Trace Minerals Premixes\u003cbr\u003e Formulating a Complete Supplement\u003cbr\u003e Additional Examples of Diet Formulation\u003cbr\u003e Computer-Assisted Formulation\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSection III - Commercial Feeds \u0026amp; Additives\u003cbr\u003e 5. Commercial Feeds: Laws and Regulations \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e General\u003cbr\u003e Types of Commercial Feeds and Their Ingredients\u003cbr\u003e Feed Laws and Regulations\u003cbr\u003e Feed-Mixing Regulations\u003cbr\u003e Feed Labeling\u003cbr\u003e Sample Medicated Label\u003cbr\u003e Collective Terms\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e6. Feed Additives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e General Comments\u003cbr\u003e Growth Promotion and Feed Efficiency\u003cbr\u003e Medicinal Uses\u003cbr\u003e other Feed Additives\u003cbr\u003e Hormonelike Products\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSection IV - Feeding Guides \u0026amp; Recommendations\u003cbr\u003e 7. Swine Feeding Guides \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Breeding Herd\u003cbr\u003e Feeding the Market Pig\u003cbr\u003e Dietary Feeding Systems\u003cbr\u003e Feed Processing\u003cbr\u003e Feed Ingredients for Swine Diets\u003cbr\u003e Miscellaneous\u003cbr\u003e Nutrient Requirements of Swine\u003cbr\u003e Steps Involved in Formulating a Swine Diet\u003cbr\u003e Suggested Rations for Various Stages of the Swine Life Cycle\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e8. Beef Cattle Feeding Guides \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Beef Breeding Herd\u003cbr\u003e The Cow Herd\u003cbr\u003e The Calf Crop\u003cbr\u003e Replacement Heifers\u003cbr\u003e The Bull\u003cbr\u003e Finishing Rations for Market Cattle\u003cbr\u003e General Information\u003cbr\u003e Miscellaneous Finishing Ration Ingredients\u003cbr\u003e Bloat Prevention\u003cbr\u003e Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle\u003cbr\u003e System of Protein Evaluation for Cattle and Sheep\u003cbr\u003e Metabolizable Protein (Amino Acid) Feeding Standard for Cattle and Sheep Fed Rations\u003cbr\u003e Metabolizable Protein and Metabolizable Amino Acid Requirements and Feed values Established\u003cbr\u003e Urea Fermentation Potential of Feeds Established\u003cbr\u003e Discussion\u003cbr\u003e Summary\u003cbr\u003e Use of Metabolizable Protein and Urea Fermentation Values in Formulating Rations\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e9. Dairy Cattle Feeding Guides \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Feeding for Milk Production\u003cbr\u003e General Comments\u003cbr\u003e Forage Consumption\u003cbr\u003e Concentrates for Dairy Cattle\u003cbr\u003e Steps in Balancing a Ration for Lactating Dairy Cows\u003cbr\u003e Feeding Guidelines\u003cbr\u003e Things to Remember in Feeding for Milk Production\u003cbr\u003e Feeding for Dairy Calves\u003cbr\u003e From Birth to 4 Months of Age\u003cbr\u003e Heifers from 4 Months to 12 Months of Age\u003cbr\u003e Heifers from 12 Months of Age to Calving\u003cbr\u003e Feeding Dairy Bulls\u003cbr\u003e Feeding Dairy Beef\u003cbr\u003e Steps Involved in Formulating a Lactating Dairy Ration\u003cbr\u003e Problem\u003cbr\u003e Establish Dry Matter Nutrient Requirements\u003cbr\u003e Determine Feeds Available and Their Nutrient Composition (Dry Matter Basis)\u003cbr\u003e Establish Feeding Levels\u003cbr\u003e Formulation of Concentrate Mixture\u003cbr\u003e Overall Composition of the Daily Ration\u003cbr\u003e Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e10. Sheep Feeding Guides \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Breeding Flock\u003cbr\u003e Feeding of Lambs\u003cbr\u003e Miscellaneous\u003cbr\u003e Nutrient Requirements of Sheep\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e11. Nutrition and Feeding of Horses \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Nutrient Requirements\u003cbr\u003e Feeds for Horses\u003cbr\u003e Feeding the Horse\u003cbr\u003e General\u003cbr\u003e Steps Involved in Formulating a Horse Ration\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e12. Poultry Nutrition and Feeding \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Nutrients for Poultry\u003cbr\u003e Types of Poultry Diets\u003cbr\u003e Feeds for Poultry\u003cbr\u003e Feeding Programs\u003cbr\u003e Formulating Poultry Diets\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e13. Nutrition and Feeding of Dogs and Cats \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e Nutrient Requirements\u003cbr\u003e General Nutritional Considerations for Feeding Dogs and Cats\u003cbr\u003e Nutritional Problems\u003cbr\u003e Nutrient Requirement Tables\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSection V - Tables\u003cbr\u003e 14. Tables of Equivalents \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSection VI - Glossary, Appendices \u0026amp; Index \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Glossary of Animal Nutrition\u003cbr\u003e Appendices\u003cbr\u003e Appendix I — Swine and Poultry Feedstuff Composition\u003cbr\u003e Appendix II — Ruminant and Horse Feedstuff Composition\u003cbr\u003e Appendix III — Swine Ration Worksheet\u003cbr\u003e Appendix Iv — Beef Formulation Worksheet (MP)\u003cbr\u003e Appendix v — Horse Ration Worksheet\u003cbr\u003e Appendix VI — Dairy Ration Worksheet\u003cbr\u003e Appendix VII — Poultry Ration Worksheet\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kendall\/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52084076478807,"sku":"9780757591136","price":164.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780757591136.jpg?v=1762204969","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/animal-feeding-and-nutrition-9780757591136","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}