The Encyclopedia of Farm Animal Nutrition (Cabi Publishing)

Abstract This encyclopedia covers the whole of nutrition including basic aspects of digestion and metabolism, energy, protein, minerals and vitamins, feed intake, common feeds, feed processing, deficiency diseases, and nutritional disorders. It contains approximately 2000 entries contributed by 95 international authors (the affiliations for whom are listed), with seven section editors. Entries vary from short definitions to more discursive articles, on subjects of major importance, of up to 2000 words. Longer entries are supported by references to important original papers and reviews, and all entries are fully cross-referenced to related entries within the book. Where appropriate entries are supported by figures, tables and photographs. The Encyclopedia of Farm Animal Nutrition deals with the whole of farm animal nutrition, embracing a wide range of disciplines, including physiology, biochemistry, veterinary medicine and feed technology. The encyclopedia contains approximately 2000 entries from 90 contributors. These entries range from short definitions to more discursive articles, all entries are fully cross-referenced to aid further research. The encyclopedia covers every type of farm animal found in both developing and developed countries, including cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens, goats, horses, fish, deer, buffaloes, rabbits and camelids, as well as ducks, turkeys, ostriches and other birds. Sample Entries: Acylglycerol, A form of lipid made up of one glycerol molecule combined with three individual (not necessarily identical) fatty acid molecules attached to the glycerol by ester bonds. Acylglycerols form part of the neutral lipid fraction. Free fatty acids (FFAs), Also called non-esterified fatty acids (NEFAs), fatty acids that are not esterified to glycerol or another alcohol such as choline or cholesterol. In blood plasma or serum, FFAs are really not free but bound to plasma albumin. Locust bean, Properly the fruit of the African locust bean tree (Parkia filicoidea) but the name is frequently applied to the fruit of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua). The latter originated in the eastern Mediterranean region and is also found in the subtropics. The fruits are thick, fleshy (more so in the carob) pods each containing about a dozen seeds. The seeds are tough and must be crushed before feeding. The resulting meal has a high sugar and energy content and is very palatable but is low in protein (42-54 g kg-1). Oyster Shell, Oyster shells are almost pure calcium carbonate (95-99%) and are good sources of calcium for all classes of animals. Clam shells, conch shells, coral and coral sand can all be used for feeding. Shells that have been ground to coarse grit tend to be more palatable to laying hens and help grain digestion in the gizzard, as well as producing strong eggshells. For laying hens the shells should be ground to 0.5-2.0 mm and mixed 2:1 with finely ground limestone. Pacu, A commercially important freshwater fish native to the rivers of Brazil. This large migratory fish reaches 60 cm in length and is a scavenger that eats vegetation, mostly of fruit that falls into the water as well as an occasional small fish or insect. Pacu is one of the first native fish species to be successfully cultured in Brazil. A market size of 1-2 kg can be attained in 18-20 month at water temperatures of 22-280 C. "The Encyclopedia of Farm Animal Nutrition covers the whole of nutrition, embracing a wide range of disciplines, including physiology, biochemistry, veterinary medicine and feed technology. It provides information on the nutrition of every type farm animal found in both developing and developed countries, including birds and fish. Contents include: basic aspects of digestion and metabolism; energy, protein, minerals and vitamins; feed intake; common feeds; feed processing; deficiency diseases and nutritional disorders." "The encyclopedia contains approximately 2000 entries, contributed by 95 international authors. Entries vary from short definitions to more discursive articles of up to 2000 words. Longer entries are supported by references to important original papers and review, and all entries are fully cross-referenced to related entries within the book." "It is a valuable source of information to anyone working in animal nutrition, and an essential acquisition for librarians in agricultural and veterinary science, worldwide."--[Source inconnue] "The Encyclopedia of Farm Animal Nutrition covers the whole of nutrition, embracing a wide range of disciplines, including physiology, biochemistry, veterinary medicine and feed technology. It provides information on the nutrition of every type farm animal found in both developing and developed countries, including birds and fish. Contents include: basic aspects of digestion and metabolism; energy, protein, minerals and vitamins; feed intake; common feeds; feed processing; deficiency diseases and nutritional disorders." "The encyclopedia contains approximately 2000 entries, contributed by 95 international authors. Entries vary from short definitions to more discursive articles of up to 2000 words. Longer entries are supported by references to important original papers and review, and all entries are fully cross-referenced to related entries within the book." "It is a valuable source of information to anyone working in animal nutrition, and an essential acquisition for librarians in agricultural and veterinary science, worldwide."--Jacket The Encyclopedia Of Farm Animal Nutrition Deals With The Whole Of Farm Animal Nutrition, Embracing A Wide Range Of Disciplines, Including Physiology, Biochemistry, Veterinary Medicine And Feed Technology. It Covers Every Type Of Farm Animal Found In Both Developing And Developed Countries, Including Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, Chickens, Goats, Horses, Fish, Deer, Buffaloes, Rabbits And Camelids, As Well As Ducks, Turkeys, Ostriches And Other Birds. The Encyclopedia Contains Approximately 2000 Entries From 90 Contributors. These Entries Range From Short Definitions To More Discursive Articles, All Ent Key To Contributors; Contributors; Preface; Notes On Using The Encyclopedia; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Y; Z Editor-in-chief M.f. Fuller. Description Based Upon Print Version Of Record. English Key to Contributors......Page 5 Contributors......Page 7 Preface......Page 11 Notes on Using the Encyclopedia......Page 13 A......Page 15 B......Page 57 C......Page 85 D......Page 147 E......Page 177 F......Page 213 G......Page 251 H......Page 299 I......Page 321 J......Page 337 K......Page 339 L......Page 343 M......Page 367 N......Page 407 O......Page 419 P......Page 431 Q......Page 483 R......Page 485 S......Page 509 T......Page 557 U......Page 581 V......Page 587 W......Page 603 X......Page 615 Y......Page 617 Z......Page 619