Description
Book SynopsisProvides readers with the information on nutrient metabolism and the formulation of diets from an array of available feedstuffs. This work discusses animals role in ecological balance, environmental stability and sustainable agriculture and food production.
Table of ContentsPreface v
PART 1—INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL NUTRITION
1. Concepts of Nutrition 1
2. Animal Nutrition: Its Role in Modern Agriculture and Society 5
3. Common Methods of Analysis for Nutrients and Feedstuffs 15
4. The Gastrointestinal Tract and Nutrition 25
5. Measurement of Feed and Nutrient Utilization 49
PART 2—NUTRIENT METABOLISM
6. Water 61
7. Carbohydrates 73
8. Lipids 91
9. Proteins and Amino Acids 113
10. Energy Metabolism 145
11. Macromineral Elements 163
12. Micro- (Trace) Mineral Elements 185
13. Mineral Toxicities and Organic Toxins in the Food Chain 217
14. Fat-Soluble Vitamins 229
15. Water-Soluble Vitamins 251
16. Regulation of Nutrient Partitioning (by Michael J. VandeHaar) 275
PART 3—APPLIED ANIMAL NUTRITION AND FEEDING
17. Factors Affecting Feed Consumption 291
18. Feeding Standards and Productivity 307
19. Feedstuffs 321
20. Feed Preparation and Processing 369
21. Diet Formulation 381
22. Beef Cattle by Calvin L. Ferrell 395
23. Dairy Cattle by Michael J. VandeHaar 413
24. Sheep and Goats 439
25. Swine 461
26. Poultry by Richard E. Austic 479
27. Horses by Harold F. Hintz 501
28. Dogs and Cats by Duane E. Ullrey 515
29. Fish by Duane E. Ullrey 531
30. Zoo Animals by Duane E. Ullrey 549
