Recent Developments in Ruminant Nutrition
2nd Edition
Published on 23. March 1988
Book
Paperback/Softback
387 pages
978-0-407-01164-9 (ISBN)
Description
The way in which the performance of ruminant species may be improved by modifying animal function is of importance to the scientists and the producer. Food is the major factor but the role of season, photoperiod, hormones and growth promoters must also be considered. This book discusses recent developments in many facets of ruminant nutrition and feeding. The selection of chapters reflects the state of the agricultural industry and its influence on the research effort. Recent developments in ruminant nutrition and recent developments in pig nutrition has prompted the compilation of this volume. All the contributions have been published previously in recent proceedings of the University of Nottingham Feed Manufacturers Conferences.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
illustrations, index
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 150 mm
Weight
665 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-407-01164-9 (9780407011649)
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W. Haresign | D. J. a. Cole
Recent Developments in Ruminant Nutrition - 2
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10/2013
Butterworth-Heinemann
€54.95
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Content
Manipulation of rumen fermentation; amino acid requirements of ruminants; seasonal variation of appetite in ruminants; photoperiodic influences on milk production in dairy cows; manipulation of milk yield with growth hormone; the influence of level and pattern of concentrate input on milk output; concentrate feeding and milk composition; the effect of dietary fat on milk composition; effect of fibre in compound feeds in the performance of ruminants; manipulation of milk compostion to meet market needs; effect of protein on the health of dairy cows; practical aspects of feeding protein to dairy to cows; the contribution of grass and conserved forages to the nutrient requirements for milk production; factors affecting substitution rates in dairy cows on silage-based rations; feeding for high margins in dairy cows; some nutritional aspects of high yielding dairy herds; factors affecting the feeding value of silage; factors affecting the nutritive value of grass silages; growth promoters and their importance in ruminant livestock production; nutrient requirements of intensively-reared beef cattle; meeting the nutrient requirements of beef cattle in forage-based systems of production; energy and protein requirements of the ewe.