Animal Nutrition

The latest edition of  Animal Nutrition  has been updated thoroughly to  provide a clear and comprehensive introduction to the science and  practice of animal nutrition. This classic, market-leading text is a  trusted resource for undergraduates studying Animal Science, Veterinary  Science, Agriculture, Biology and Biochemistry. It is supported by key  experimental evidence throughout about modern advancements in animal  food nourishment, composition of foods and feeding standards for dairy  and beef cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry, horses, and cats and dogs. It  is split into six main sections covering: The components of food; The  digestion and metabolism of nutrients; Quantifying the nutrient content  of foods: digestibility, energy and protein values; The nutrient  requirements of animals; The nutritional characteristics of foods; and  Animal products and human nutrition. Quantitative aspects of the subject  are clearly explained and illustrated by worked examples. Problems have  been added to all chapters to aid student learning and the appendices  include solutions to all chapter-end numeric questions. This edition  includes nutritional topics related to molecular biology, the  environment, and companion animals - dog and cat nutrition has been  expanded. Under nutrient requirements of animals, usage of novel foods  such as insects has also been added. Chapter-end summaries and questions  allow students to recap and test their knowledge of the chapter topic.