This book contains the proceedings of the XIth International Symposium on Ruminant Physiology. The papers address ruminant comparative physiology, the rumen ecosystem and metagenomics, nutrient digestion and absorption, methanogenesis, tissue metabolism and gene expression, preg…
This book provides a synthesis of knowledge in physiology and metabolism, nutritional requirements and feeding strategies of the exercising horse. Use of performance aids and the question of feed contaminants and doping are explained and discussed according to EU legislation on …
Globally, dairy and beef production has become an extremely competitive industry. While the world milk production is predicted to grow significantly by 2020 with the emergence of new consumers in developing countries, milk and meat production in the more establish markets now h…
Globally, dairy and beef production has become an extremely competitive industry. While the world milk production is predicted to grow significantly by 2020 with the emergence of new consumers in developing countries, milk and meat production in the more establish markets now h…
This edited collection of papers is taken from a series of seminars in pig and poultry nutrition and production. The fundamental theme is to address the interaction between nutrition and the gut ecosystem as a means to enhance health, performance and ultimately profitability. Th…
This book addresses current topics of interest to researchers and nutritionists in animal research, the feed and allied industry. This includes: immunomodulation, gut barrier functions in gut health, oxidative stress in weaned piglets, glutamine as an functional amino acid, ener…
From the Publisher: This best-selling introductory nutrition text is praised for its approachable narrative, careful explanations, and engaging presentation. The new Twelfth Edition of Whitney and Rolfes? Understanding Nutrition takes the study of nutrition to a new level with a…
Written for senior undergraduate and graduate students, Animal Nutrition Science introduces the fundamental topics of animal nutrition, in a treatment which deals with terrestrial animals in general. Addressing a wider range of topics than the standard animal nutrition texts, th…
The impact of nutrition on the health and welfare of the horse, whether performing at the highest athletic level or for leisure use, cannot be underestimated. To maintain good health and optimum performance the horse requires much more than just the correct levels of nutrients.…
"Rabbits are valuable providers of meat in many parts of the world, due to the species' many advantages such as rapid growth rate and good reproductive performance. They also provide angora wool, are popular as companion animals, and are used in laboratory testing. Bringing toge…
Abstract: This reference work containing two volumes was designed to provide information on the basic and applied aspects of nutrition and aging to health professionals. Volume I describes the fundamentals of nutrition and aging and includes research strategies for the study of …
Nutrition is a very broad discipline, encompassing biochemistry, physiology, endocrinology, immunology, microbiology and pathology. Presenting the major principles of nutrition of both domestic and wild animals, this book takes a comparative approach, recognizing that there are …
