The latest Animal Nutrition, 8th Edition (PDF) has been thoroughly updated to provide a clear and comprehensive introduction to the science and practice of animal nutrition. This trusted resource is widely used by Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Animal Science, Biology, and Biochemistry undergraduates. The ebook covers modern advancements in animal food nourishment, the composition of foods, and feeding standards for various animals.
The book is organized into six main sections:
- The components of food
- The digestion and metabolism of nutrients
- Quantifying the nutrient content of foods: digestibility, energy, and protein values
- The nutrient requirements of animals
- The nutritional characteristics of foods
- Animal products and human nutrition
The quantitative aspects of the subject are explained clearly with the help of worked examples. Each chapter includes problems to aid student learning, and the appendices contain solutions to the numeric questions at the end of each chapter.
This latest Eighth Edition incorporates nutritional topics related to molecular biology, the environment, and companion animals. Specifically, the section on dog and cat nutrition has been expanded. Additionally, the usage of novel foods such as insects in animal nutrition is also covered. To facilitate learning and assessment, each chapter ends with a summary and questions for students to test their knowledge.
Additional ISBN: 978-1292251660, 978-1292251677
NOTE: This sale only includes the ebook Greenhalgh Animal Nutrition, 8th Edition, in PDF format. No access codes are included.