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Book SynopsisMathematical modelling is increasingly applicable to the practical sciences. Here, mathematical approaches are applied to the study of mechanisms of digestion and metabolism in primary animal species. Farmed animals - ruminants, pigs, poultry and fish are comprehensively covered, as well as sections on companion animals. Common themes between species, such as energy and amino acid metabolism, are explored with a worldwide approach. Leading researchers from around the world have contributed to France and Kebreab's volume to provide an integrated approach to mathematical modelling in animal nutrition.
Table of Contents1: Linear Models for Determining Digestibility 2: Nonlinear Functions in Animal Nutrition 3: Interesting Simple Dynamic Growth Models 4: The Dilemma in Models of Intake Regulation: Mechanistic or Empirical 5: Models to Measure and Interpret Exchange of Metabolites Across the Capillary Bed of Intact Organs 6: Modelling Methane Emissions from Farm Livestock 7: Supporting Measurements Required for Evaluation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions 8: Models for Enteric Fermentation and Stored Animal Manure 9: Data Capture: Development of a Mobile Open-Circuit Ventilated Hood System for Measuring Real- time gaseous emissions in cattle 10: Efficiency of Amino Acid Utilization in Simple-Stomached Animals and Humans: A Modelling Approach 11: Compartmental Models of Protein Turnover to Resolve Isotope Dilution Data 12: Assessment of Protein and Amino Acid Requirements in Adult Mammals, with Specific Focus on Cats, Dogs, and Rabbits 13: Mathematical Representation of the Partitioning of Retained Energy in the Growing Pig 14: Aspects of Energy Metabolism and Energy Partitioning in Broiler Chickens 15: Modelling Phosphorus Metabolism 16: Methodological Considerations for Measuring Phosphorus Utilization in Pigs 17: The Prediction of the Consequences of Pathogen Challenges on the Performance of Growing Pigs 18: Factors Regulating Feed Efficiency and Nutrient Utilization in Beef Cattle 19: Models of Nutrient Utilization by Fish and Potential Applications for Fish Culture Operations 20: Integrated Approaches to Evaluate Nutritional Strategies for Dairy Cows 21: Modelling Lactation Potential in an Animal Model 22: The Diary of Molly 23: Modelling Sugarcane Utilization by Dairy Cows in the Tropics 24: Simulation Exercises for Animal Science MSc Students: Rumen Digestion and Pig Growth
