Quantitative Aspects of Ruminant Digestion and Metabolism

Quantitative Aspects of Ruminant Digestion and Metabolism
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Publisher : CABI
Total Pages : 734
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ISBN-10 : 0851998143
ISBN-13 : 9780851998145
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Synopsis Quantitative Aspects of Ruminant Digestion and Metabolism by : Jan Dijkstra

The first edition of this book. Published in 1993, was very well received as providing a comprehensive review of the digestion and metabolism of ruminant animals. Since its publication, much new research has been conducted in the subject and knowledge has increased. This new edition includes Dr. Dijkstra as an additional editor and four completely new chapters. These cover: the gas production technique in feed evaluation; the relationship between pasture characteristics and animal performance; calorimetry; and feed processing. Other chapters have been expanded or updated as appropriate.

Modeling Ruminant Digestion and Metabolism

Modeling Ruminant Digestion and Metabolism
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 600
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ISBN-10 : 041259160X
ISBN-13 : 9780412591600
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Synopsis Modeling Ruminant Digestion and Metabolism by : R.L. Baldwin

Role of mminants in human food production; Whyan animal scientist would choose to model animal systems; Basic organization of this book; Modeling principIes and terminology; Classification of models; Objectives in modeling; The modeling process I objective statements, block diagrams, equation forms and parameterization; Steps in modeling; Setting the modeling objective; Block diagrams; Formulation of mathematical statements; Development of numerical inputs; The modeling process II - solution algorithms, model evaluations and parameter estimation; Model solution algorithms; Evaluation of management and research models; Evaluation and use of analytical models for parameter estimation; Decision support software; Animal energetic models; Thermodynamic concepts in nutrition; Historical development of bases for feeding system models; Energy requirements for maintenance and production; Equations used to estimate maintenance and costs of production; Components of maintenanace; Protein and amino acid models; Current protein and amino acid systems; Analytic models of amino aicd and protein metabolism; Dynamic modeling; Biology and algebraic models of ruminant digestion; The rumen microbes and their metabolism; Balance models of ruminant digestion; An analytical model of rumen digestion; Microbial growth elements; Biology and algebraic models of growth; Classical equations for growth; Nutritional models of growth; Concepts of lhe basic biology of growth used in mechanistic models; Biology of lactation; Decent evolution of feeding systems for lactating dairy cattle; An analytical model of nutrient transactions during lactation; Dynamic models of ruminant digestion; Early dynamic models; Current dynamic models; Dynamic models of ruminant adipose tissue metabolism; Evolution of steady-state balance model; Radioisotope tracer elemets; Dynamic models of ruminant mammary metabolism; Development of model inputs and initial parameters; Descriptions of a model of mammary gland metabolism; Dynamic models of liver and viscera metabolism; Overall structure and notation; Mechanistic, dynamic models of growth; Beef growth models; Sheep growth and metabolism model; Lactation Background on MOLL Y. CSL; The program MOLL Y. CSL; Evaluation and use of a growth and lactation model; Behavioral analyses; Sensitivity analyses; Bioeconomic analyse.

Ruminant Physiology

Ruminant Physiology
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Publisher : CABI
Total Pages : 492
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ISBN-10 : 0851997120
ISBN-13 : 9780851997124
Rating : 4/5 (20 Downloads)

Synopsis Ruminant Physiology by : Pierre Cronjé

The International Symposium on Ruminant Physiology (ISRP) is the premier forum for presentation and discussion of advances in knowledge of the physiology of ruminant animals. This book brings together edited versions of the keynote review papers presented at the symposium.

Measuring Methane Production from Ruminants

Measuring Methane Production from Ruminants
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 142
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ISBN-10 : 9781402061332
ISBN-13 : 1402061331
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Synopsis Measuring Methane Production from Ruminants by : Harinder P.S. Makkar

This book gives a comprehensive and unique account of the methodologies for measuring methane from in vitro fermentation systems, and from stall-fed and grazing animals. The methods and protocols have been presented in simple format for direct practical use. This book will equip the readers to measure and monitor methane emissions accurately and to meet the challenge of improving productivity from ruminants without damaging the environment.

Rumen Microbial Metabolism and Ruminant Digestion

Rumen Microbial Metabolism and Ruminant Digestion
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Publisher : Editions Quae
Total Pages : 388
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ISBN-10 : 9782738003454
ISBN-13 : 2738003451
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis Rumen Microbial Metabolism and Ruminant Digestion by : J. P. Jouany

This book brings together the data of lastest international research and was conceived as the result of a summer school held at the INRA Centre of Clermont-Ferrand/Theix from 24 September to 4 Octobre 1990. The subject is the rumen as a fermentor and the means by which rumen functioning can be optimized for the maximum benefit ot the ruminant.

Mathematical Modeling in Experimental Nutrition

Mathematical Modeling in Experimental Nutrition
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 413
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ISBN-10 : 9781489919595
ISBN-13 : 1489919597
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis Mathematical Modeling in Experimental Nutrition by : Andrew J. Clifford

Nutrients have been recognized as essential for maximum growth, successful reproduction, and infection prevention since the 1940s; since that time, the lion's share of nutrient research has focused on defining their role in these processes. Around 1990, however, a major shift began in the way that researchers viewed some nutrients particularly the vitamins. This shift was motivated by the discovery that modest declines in vitamin nutritional status are associated with an increased risk of ill-health and disease (such as neural tube defects, heart disease, and cancer), especially in those populations or individuals who are genetically predisposed. In an effort to expand upon this new understanding of nutrient action, nutritionists are increasingly turning their focus to the mathematical modeling of nutrient kinetic data. The availability of suitably-tagged (isotope) nutrients (such as B-carotene, vitamin A, folate, among others), sensitive analytical methods to trace them in humans (mass spectrometry and accelerator mass spectrometry), and powerful software (capable of solving and manipulating differential equations efficiently and accurately), has allowed researchers to construct mathematical models aimed at characterizing the dynamic and kinetic behavior of key nutrients in vivo in humans at an unparalleled level of detail.

Farm Animal Metabolism and Nutrition

Farm Animal Metabolism and Nutrition
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Publisher : CABI
Total Pages : 450
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ISBN-10 : 9780851993782
ISBN-13 : 0851993788
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Synopsis Farm Animal Metabolism and Nutrition by : J. P. Felix D'Mello

This book presents specially commissioned reviews of key topics in farm animal metabolism and nutrition, such as repartitioning agents, near infrared reflectance spectroscopy and digestibility and metabolisable energy assays, where major advances have recently been made or which continue to represent issues of significance for students and researchers. Authors include leading researchers from Europe, North America and Australia.

Physiological Aspects of Digestion and Metabolism in Ruminants

Physiological Aspects of Digestion and Metabolism in Ruminants
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Publisher : Academic Press
Total Pages : 806
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ISBN-10 : 9780323138611
ISBN-13 : 0323138616
Rating : 4/5 (11 Downloads)

Synopsis Physiological Aspects of Digestion and Metabolism in Ruminants by : T. Tsuda

This volume is comprised of invited papers presented at the Seventh International Symposium on Ruminant Physiology, held in Sendai, Japan, in September 1989. Papers are invited on the recommendations of 300 international experts. The proceedings of this symposia provides the most comprehensive coverage available of current research in ruminant physiology.