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564 pages, $81.95 list
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© 1988
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The Ruminant Animal
Digestive Physiology and Nutrition
Excellent for its quality and in-depth coverage! This volume represents a compilation of important information on major topics related to nutrient requirements and nutrient metabolism among ruminants. This outstanding collection facilitates the dissemination of this ever-growing body of knowledge and is a valuable tool for achieving a more complete understanding of the subject. An abundance of photographs, diagrams, and tables illustrate and reinforce the text, serving to enhance student comprehension.
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1. The Classification and Importance of Ruminant Animals (D. C. Church)
Part I. DIGESTIVE PHYSIOLOGY
2. Anatomy of the Gastro-Intestinal Tract (R. R. Hofmann)
3. Growth and Development of the Ruminant Digestive System (Sidney J. Lyford, Jr.)
4. Motility of the Gastro-Intestinal Tract (Y. Ruckebusch)
5. Ingestion of Feed and Water (J. G. Welch and A. P. Hooper)
6. Salivary Function and Production (D. C. Church)
7. Microbiology of the Rumen and Intestine (M. T. Yokoyama and K. A. Johnson)
8. Ruminal Fermentation (F. N. Owens and A. L. Goetsch)
9. Digestion, Absorption and Excretion in Ruminants (N. R. Merchen)
Part II. NUTRIENT CONSUMPTION, METABOLISM AND REQUIREMENTS
10. Appetite, Palatability and Control of Feed Intake (W. L. Grovum)
11. Water and Its Functions, Regulation and Comparative Use by Ruminant Livestock (Victor R.Squires)
12. Protein Metabolism of Ruminant Animals (Fred N. Owens and Richard Zinn)
13. Energy Metabolism (C. L. Ferrell and Roman L. Hruska)
14. Carbohydrate Nutrition of Ruminants (G. C. Fahey, Jr. and L. L. Berger)
15. Lipids in Ruminant Nutrition (F. M. Byers and G. T. Schelling)
16. Vitamins in Ruminant Nutrition (J. Tal Huber)
17. Macro Elements for Ruminants (Ron Kincaid)
18. The Trace Elements (J. K. Miller and Nancy Ramsey)
19. Digestion, Metabolism and Nutrient Needs in Preruminants (Sidney J. Lyford, Jr. and J. Tal Huber)
20. Nutrient Needs During Critical Periods of the Life Cycle Effect of Nutrition on Fertility, Reproduction and Lactation (David J. Schingoethe) / Nutrition in Growth (F. M. Byers and G. T. Schelling)
21. Nutrient Needs of Ruminant versus Monogastric Species (David J. Schingoethe)
Part III. NUTRITIONALLY RELATED PROBLEMS
22. Effect of Environmental Stress on Nutrient Needs (B. A. Young)
23. Nutritional Problems Related to the Gastro-Intestinal Tract / Bloat (H. W. Essig) / Acidosis (Gerald B. Huntington) / Nitrate and Urea Toxicities (Royce J. Emerick) / Acute Pulmonary Edema and Interstitial Emphysema in Cattle (J. R. Carlson)
24. Metabolic Problems Related to Nutrition, Milk Fever, Ketosis and the Fat Cow Syndrome (L. H. Schultz) / Grass Tetany (H. F. Mayland) / Urinary Calculi (Royce J. Emerick)
25. Therapeutic Nutrition (J. H. Ternouth)
Part I. DIGESTIVE PHYSIOLOGY
2. Anatomy of the Gastro-Intestinal Tract (R. R. Hofmann)
3. Growth and Development of the Ruminant Digestive System (Sidney J. Lyford, Jr.)
4. Motility of the Gastro-Intestinal Tract (Y. Ruckebusch)
5. Ingestion of Feed and Water (J. G. Welch and A. P. Hooper)
6. Salivary Function and Production (D. C. Church)
7. Microbiology of the Rumen and Intestine (M. T. Yokoyama and K. A. Johnson)
8. Ruminal Fermentation (F. N. Owens and A. L. Goetsch)
9. Digestion, Absorption and Excretion in Ruminants (N. R. Merchen)
Part II. NUTRIENT CONSUMPTION, METABOLISM AND REQUIREMENTS
10. Appetite, Palatability and Control of Feed Intake (W. L. Grovum)
11. Water and Its Functions, Regulation and Comparative Use by Ruminant Livestock (Victor R.Squires)
12. Protein Metabolism of Ruminant Animals (Fred N. Owens and Richard Zinn)
13. Energy Metabolism (C. L. Ferrell and Roman L. Hruska)
14. Carbohydrate Nutrition of Ruminants (G. C. Fahey, Jr. and L. L. Berger)
15. Lipids in Ruminant Nutrition (F. M. Byers and G. T. Schelling)
16. Vitamins in Ruminant Nutrition (J. Tal Huber)
17. Macro Elements for Ruminants (Ron Kincaid)
18. The Trace Elements (J. K. Miller and Nancy Ramsey)
19. Digestion, Metabolism and Nutrient Needs in Preruminants (Sidney J. Lyford, Jr. and J. Tal Huber)
20. Nutrient Needs During Critical Periods of the Life Cycle Effect of Nutrition on Fertility, Reproduction and Lactation (David J. Schingoethe) / Nutrition in Growth (F. M. Byers and G. T. Schelling)
21. Nutrient Needs of Ruminant versus Monogastric Species (David J. Schingoethe)
Part III. NUTRITIONALLY RELATED PROBLEMS
22. Effect of Environmental Stress on Nutrient Needs (B. A. Young)
23. Nutritional Problems Related to the Gastro-Intestinal Tract / Bloat (H. W. Essig) / Acidosis (Gerald B. Huntington) / Nitrate and Urea Toxicities (Royce J. Emerick) / Acute Pulmonary Edema and Interstitial Emphysema in Cattle (J. R. Carlson)
24. Metabolic Problems Related to Nutrition, Milk Fever, Ketosis and the Fat Cow Syndrome (L. H. Schultz) / Grass Tetany (H. F. Mayland) / Urinary Calculi (Royce J. Emerick)
25. Therapeutic Nutrition (J. H. Ternouth)