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Subodh Kumar Saha,Nitya Nand Pathak

Fundamentals of Animal Nutrition

Fundamentals of Animal Nutrition

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The book provides comprehensive information about veterinary nutrition in tropical countries, covering topics such as the importance of nutrition, feeds, feeding, the relationship between the environment and nutrition, chemical composition of plants and animals, sources of feed, life cycle, performance, nutrients, digestive system, enzymes, harmful components of animal feed, partitioning of feed and energy, and therapeutic and clinical nutrition. It is useful for researchers, undergraduate and post graduate students studying veterinary sciences, animal husbandry, zoology, and biochemistry.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 269 pages
Publication date: 13 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore


The book titled "Veterinary Nutrition in Tropical Countries" offers a comprehensive exploration of various aspects of veterinary nutrition in tropical regions. The introductory chapter emphasizes the significance of nutrition, feeds, and balanced feeding for sustaining life. The second chapter briefly reviews the history of research in animal nutrition. The book delves into the relationship between the environment and nutrition in animals, the chemical composition of plants and animals, and the various sources of feed for animals. It provides detailed information on the different phases of the life cycle in animals and the impact of nutrition on their performance. Various nutrients, such as water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, are individually discussed in separate chapters. The digestive system, digestion, and metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in ruminant and non-ruminant livestock are illustrated. A dedicated chapter thoroughly explains the role of enzymes in nutrition. Additionally, the book covers the harmful components of animal feed, particularly in unconventional feeds. It also includes chapters on partitioning of feed and energy, as well as therapeutic and clinical nutrition, which are essential for undergraduate and postgraduate students and researchers in animal nutrition and livestock production and management. This book serves as a valuable resource for individuals studying veterinary sciences, animal husbandry, zoology, and biochemistry.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811591273
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021

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