Fundamentals of Applied Animal Nutrition
Gordon Dryden PhD, "Fundamentals of Applied Animal Nutrition"
English | ISBN: 1786394456 | 2021 | 288 pages | PDF | 20 MB
English | ISBN: 1786394456 | 2021 | 288 pages | PDF | 20 MB
If you've ever wondered why animals prefer some foods and not others, how poor feeding management can cause conditions such as laminitis, rumenitis or rickets, or how to construct a diet to optimize animal performance and health, then Fundamentals of Applied Animal Nutrition will introduce you to the basic aspects of animal nutrition. The book gives a comprehensive yet concise and practical overview of the principles which underpin the design and management of farm animal feeding systems. It:
- Covers a wide range of topics from digestive function, nutrients and feed intake, to feed related disorders, grazing behavior and management, as well as climate change and the environment
- Provides a grounding in basic animal nutrition biochemistry and physiology
- Has hints, tips and practical down to earth advice on animal feeding
- Includes links to the latest data on feed composition, regulations, quantitative nutrition and ration formulation
- Is a companion book to
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