by J.F.D.Greenhalgh (Author), Dr C A Morgan (Author), PeterMcDonald (Author), Dr R Edwards (Author)
The latest edition of this classic text, now in a larger format with improved artwork, continues to provide a clear and comprehensive introduction to the science and practice of animal nutrition. Animal Nutrition covers four main areas. Chapters 1-9 explain the basic chemistry and biochemistry of feed constituents, digestion and metabolism; Chapters 10-18 evaluate the energy and nutrient content of feedstuffs and discuss the assessment of nutritional requirements and ration formulation; Chapters 19-25 describe the characteristics of commonly used feedstuffs such as forages, concentrates and by-products; and the Appendix provides comprehensive tables on the composition of foods and feeding standards for dairy and beef cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry, and horses.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 708
Edition: 6
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Published: 07 Jan 2002
ISBN 10: 0582419069
ISBN 13: 9780582419063