Greenhalgh’s Animal Nutrition (8th Edition) – eBook

Description

The newest edition of Animal Nutrition, 8th Edition (PDF) has undergone significant revisions to deliver an insightful and thorough exploration into the science and practical aspects of animal nutrition. Widely regarded as a definitive resource in the fields of Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Animal Science, Biology, and Biochemistry for undergraduate students, this textbook stands out for its rigorous academic content. It incorporates extensive experimental evidence that highlights the latest advancements in animal feed science, detailing the nutritional composition and feeding standards pertinent to a range of species, including dairy and beef cattle, pigs, sheep, horses, poultry, as well as cats and dogs.

Divided into six comprehensive sections, the text covers critical topics such as:

1. The components of food
2. Digestion and metabolism of nutrients
3. Quantifying the nutrient content of foods, including digestibility, energy, and protein values
4. Nutrient requirements of various animals
5. Nutritional characteristics of different food types
6. The intersection of animal products and human nutrition

For clarity and ease of understanding, quantitative aspects are presented with clear explanations and numerous worked examples. To enhance the learning experience, each chapter concludes with problems designed to reinforce key concepts. Additionally, the appendices provide valuable solutions to all numeric challenges found at the end of each chapter, ensuring students can effectively gauge their understanding.

This latest Eighth Edition introduces innovative discussions on topics such as molecular biology’s role in nutrition, environmental considerations in feeding practices, and a more detailed examination of companion animal nutrition, focusing on dogs and cats. Furthermore, the inclusion of novel food sources like insects addresses contemporary trends in the nutrient requirements of animals. Chapter-end summaries and questions encourage students to reflect on and assess their comprehension of each topic.

**ISBNs:** 978-1292251677, 978-1292251660

IMPORTANT: Please note that this purchase only includes the ebook version of Greenhalgh’s Animal Nutrition, 8th Edition, in PDF format. Access codes are not provided with this sale.