Name: Fundamentals of Applied Animal Nutrition
SKU: 53504058
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Author: Gordon McL. Dryden
ISBN: 9781786394453

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Fundamentals of Applied Animal Nutrition

Type

Physical Book

Author

Gordon McL. Dryden

Publisher

Cabi

Year

2021

Language

English

Pages

288

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

24.4x18.8x1.5 cm

Weight

0.61 kg.

ISBN13

9781786394453

Synopsis "Fundamentals of Applied Animal Nutrition"

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.

Gordon McL. Dryden

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Gordon McL. Dryden was a distinguished author and animal nutrition specialist. Among his most recognized works are Animal Nutrition Science (year not specified) and Fundamentals of Applied Animal Nutrition (2021), both fundamental texts in the field of animal nutrition. These publications focus on how animals obtain, digest, and utilize food and its nutrients, being essential resources for students and professionals in the sector.

Additionally, Dryden co-wrote The Learning Revolution (2002) with Dr. Jeannette Vos, a book that explores innovative learning methods and has been translated into several languages. This work has been influential in the educational field, offering insights on how to improve learning processes. There is no information available on literary awards received by the author.

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