Applied Animal Nutrition : Feeds And Feeding - 3rd edition

Summary: For undergraduate courses in Animal Nutrition.

This book has a two-fold objective-(1) to describe the properties of feedstuffs used in the feeding of domestic animals and, (2) to provide information on feeding practices for a variety of domestic and exotic animal species.

Features

• NEW--Chapters on the nutrition and feeding of various livestock species--Penned by contributing au ...show morethors who give voice to the complexity of contemporary animal nutrition.
  • Provides students with the input of specialists and leading authorities on particular topics.
• NEW--Updated, extensive citations to recent literature.
  • Reinforces the concepts of documenting statements with verifiable data from peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Technically complete yet highly accessible approach.
  • Avoids detailed discussions of metabolic pathways and the use of chemical structures and terminology.
• Coverage of contemporary issues.
  • Discusses animal feeds, such as mad cow disease, food safety issues related to recycling of animal excreta; the use of meat meal as a feed for livestock; the harvesting of fish and krill (Antarctic shrimp) for use as animal feed, etc.
• Environmentalist-friendly perspective of contemporary issues.
  • Develops awareness of environmental and ecological effects of livestock production.
• Exploration of the continually increasing human population coupled with rising expectations for an improved diet.
  • Examines the emergence of a global economy, increased public concerns about exploitation of natural resources and environmental degradation, and continuing food safety concerns, many involving animal products (e.g. microbial contamination, BSE).
• Discussion of "ecological nutrition"-With nutrient management to minimize environmental impacts of animal production.
  • Offers students comprehensive coverage of nutritional properties of feed ingredients, including those with unique or unusual characteristics.
• Agronomic information about the sources of feedstuffs.
  • Bridges the gap between animal scientists and agronomists.
• A global perspective.
  • Considers tropical feedstuffs and feeding programs in developing countries.
• Inclusion of exotic and wild animals in examples.
  • Recognizes the increase of opportunities in zoo animal nutrition, feeding programs for endangered species, etc.
• Chapter-ending series of questions and study guides.
  • Encourages students to develop rational answers, synthesize reasonable answers, or think critically about issues and formulate opinions.

Edition/Copyright: 3RD 05
Cover: Hardcover
Publisher: Prentice Hall, Inc.
Published: 07/21/2004

View Table of Contents

I. FEEDSTUFFS AND THEIR PROPERTIES.

1. Introduction to Nutrients, Digestive Physiology, and Feed Analysis.
2. Concentrates: Energy Sources.
3. Other Concentrate Energy Feeds.
4. Protein Sources.
5. Roughages.
6. Forage Harvesting and Utilization.
7. Micronutrients: Mineral and Vitamin Supplements.
8. Feed Additives.

II. APPLIED NUTRITION: FEEDING BEHAVIOR AND WATER REQUIREMENTS.

9. Feeding Behavior and Regulation of Feed Intake.
10. Water.

III. FEED MANUFACTURING AND DIET FORMULATION.

11. Diet Formulation.
12. Feed Manufacturing and Processing.

IV. FEEDING AND NUTRITION OF LIVESTOCK AND SPECIALTY ANIMALS.

13. Feeding and Nutrition of Swine.
14. Feeding and Nutrition of Avian Species.
15. Feeding and Nutrition of Beef Cattle.
16. Feeding and Nutrition of Small Ruminants: Sheep, Goats, and Llamas.
17. Feeding and Nutrition of Dairy Cattle.
18. Feeding and Nutrition of Horses.
19. Feeding and Nutrition of Rabbits.
20. Feeding and Nutrition of Companion Animals: Dogs and Cats.
21. Feeding and Nutrition of Fur-Bearing Animals.
22. Feeding and Nutrition of Wild, Exotic, and Zoo Animals.
23. Feeding and Nutrition of Fish and Other Aquatic Organisms.
24. Epilogue: Livestock Production and Human Welfare.

Appendix A.
Appendix B.
Index.