Animal Nutrition: (The Nutrition Society Textbook)

Understand the dietary needs and processes of animals with this comprehensive resource Animal Nutrition is a single reference volume gathering the latest research into animal nutritional needs, digestion, and metabolism. A seminal new addition to the decorated Nutrition Society Textbook Series, Animal Nutrition covers the nutritional needs of companion animals and livestock, as well as providing detail on a variety of connected subjects. The book discusses the nutritional needs and characteristics of different species, reproduction, husbandry and how nutrition can significantly impact animal quality of life and veterinary outcomes. Written for the benefit of students, researchers and practitioners alike, this accessible text offers foundational discussions of both theory and practice. The result is a book which promises to rejuvenate the teaching of this critical field. Animal Nutrition readers will also find: Detailed discussion of topics including feed enzymes, monogastric and ruminant nutrition, macronutrients, and more An authorial team comprised of leading researchers and instructors A focus throughout on sustainable animal husbandry and care Animal Nutrition is the essential introduction for undergraduate and postgraduate students of animal biology or veterinary care, as well as an ideal reference for researchers and veterinarians.

Table of Contents:
List of Contributors vii Series Foreword x Preface xi About the Companion Website xiii 1 Global Overview of Sustainable Livestock Production 1 Margaret Gill, James France, and Dennis Poppi 2 Comparative Gut Anatomy, Physiology and Digestive Strategies in Large Animals 13 Peter M. Hastie, Viola Farci, Jos G.M. Houdijk, and Jo-Anne M.D. Murray 3 Macronutrients 24 Jean K. Margerison 4 Micronutrients 56 Matthew Elmes, Simon Welham, Lisa Coneyworth, and Pete Rose 5 Nutrigenomics in Livestock Production 84 L. Pinotti, D. Lanzoni, M. Manoni, S. Mazzoleni, R. Rebucci, M. Tretola, C. Giromini, and A. Baldi 6 The Regulation of Food Intake of Animals 102 Ilias Kyriazakis 7 The Influence of Nutrition on Reproductive Efficiency of Livestock 114 C.J. Byrne and D.A. Kenny 8 Nutrition for Improved Post-Weaning Growth and Lifetime Feed Efficiency in Pigs 129 J. V. O’Doherty and P. G. Lawlor 9 The Ideal Protein Concept for Poultry: Past, Present and Prospects 145 Jos Houdijk, Marwa Hussein, and Farina Khattak 10 Dairy Cow Nutrition: Pathways and Regulation of the Synthesis of Milk Components 158 John Newbold, Richard Dewhurst, and Inga Barnett 11 Influence of Nutrition on the Growth and Metabolism of Ruminant Livestock 172 Kate Keogh and David Kenny 12a Rabbits 187 Julian Wiseman 12b Hind Gut Fermenters: Nutrition and Metabolism in Equids (Horse Family) 196 Teresa Hollands 13 Domestic Animal Nutrition and Metabolism: Companion Animals (Cats and Dogs) 217 Christine D. Huggett, John A. Lowe, and Gavin A. White 14 Principles of Precision Feed Evaluation and Diet Formulation for Ruminants 236 Luis O. Tedeschi and Celso Boin 15 A Vision for Global Sustainable Livestock Production Systems –Setting the Scene for 2050 262 M. Henchion, H. Sheridan, and D.A. Kenny 16 Alternative Protein Sources for Animal Feed 277 Andrew M. Salter and Kerensa J. Hawkey 17a The Use of Feed Enzymes and Related Feed Additives 290 Michael R. Bedford 17b Prebiotic and Probiotic Feed Additives 299 Helen Masey O’Neill 18 Dietary Manipulation of Rumen Fermentation to Reduce Enteric Methane Emissions 305 Paul E. Smith, Nida Amin, Emily Roskam, David A. Kenny, Marie O’Rourke, Stuart F. Kirwan, and Sinéad M. Waters 19 The Use of Hormonal Growth Enhancers 327 John M. Brameld and Tim Parr 20 Bioactive Plants: The Case of Polyphenol-rich Plants for Gastrointestinal Parasite Control in Ruminants 341 Spiridoula Athanasiadou and Francesca Shepherd 21 The Functionality of Milk and Dairy Foods at Important Life Stages 350 D. I. Givens 22 Feeding Livestock in Dry and Humid Tropics 364 Kustantinah-Adiwimarta, B. Suhartanto, and I.H. Zulfa Index 000

About the Author :
John M. Brameld, PhD, is Professor of Nutritional Biochemistry in the Faculty of Science at the University of Nottingham, UK. Spiridoula Athanasiadou, PhD, is a Professor of Animal And Veterinary Sciences at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), UK. David A. Kenny, PhD, is Head of the Animal and Bioscience Department, The Agriculture and Food Development Authority (TEAGASC), Ireland. Susan A. Lanham-New, PhD, Susan Lanham-New is Professor of Human Nutrition and Head of the Discipline of Nutrition, Exercise, Chronobiology & Sleep at the University of Surrey, UK. She also serves as series editor for the Nutrition Society Textbook Series.