Animal Nutrition

by J.F.D. Greenhalgh, R.A. Edwards, J.F.D. Greenhalgh

Animal Nutrition is a core text for undergraduates in Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Biology and Biochemistry studying this subject. It also provides a standard reference text for agricultural advisers, animal nutritionists and manufacturers of animal feeds.

The latest edition of this classic text continues to provide a clear and comprehensive introduction to the science and practice of animal nutrition. The text is supported by key experimental evidence throughout. Quantitative aspects of the subject are clearly explained and illustrated by worked examples. Chapters that deal with the calculation of requirements include problems and solutions to aid student learning. Other chapters include essay-type questions that students can use as a guide to revision.

The Appendix provides comprehensive tables on the composition of foods and the latest feeding standards for dairy and beef cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry, and horses.

Genres: Science

712 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1973

Reviews

[Ravenous Raven of Mordor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Highly detailed and a lot of great information.
All in all a great read.
3.5 Stars

[Bethan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was helpful for my assignment for exotics unit within my animal management course

[Christine Meunier · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot to read but very informative, sometimes difficult to follow, requires background knowledge in biochemistry.