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 Animal Nutrition Science
With its evidence based approach, yet emphasis on the practical
throughout, it is a valuable textbook for undergraduate and graduate
animal science students studying the practical feeding of farm animals
including pigs, poultry, cattle and sheep. Also it is an essential
reference for early practitioners, veterinarians, farm workers and
advisers in animal feed companies.
