An Introduction to Feeding Farm Livestock
- 2nd Edition - January 1, 1979
- Latest edition
- Author: Robert H. Nelson
- Language: English
An Introduction to Feeding Farm Livestock, Second Edition is a two-part book that focuses on nutrition and rationing of farm livestock. Part I describes the animal and its food.… Read more
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Description
Description
An Introduction to Feeding Farm Livestock, Second Edition is a two-part book that focuses on nutrition and rationing of farm livestock. Part I describes the animal and its food. Part II presents the terms used in animal nutrition; feeding dairy cattle for milk production; and the rations specific for beef cattle, sheep and pigs. This book will be a valuable supplement to lectures for students attending part-time and full-time courses at the advanced craft/technician level.
Table of contents
Table of contents
Contents
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Part I The Animal and Its Food
Chapter 1 Introduction—The Functions of Food
Chapter 2 The Constituents of Food: Water
Chapter 3 The Constituents of the Dry Matter: Carbohydrates
Chapter 4 The Constituents of the Dry Matter : Fats and Oils
Chapter 5 The Constituents of the Dry Matter : Proteins
Chapter 6 The Constituents of the Dry Matter : Minerals
Chapter 7 The Constituents of the Dry Matter : Vitamins
Chapter 8 Digestion and the Digestive System of Farm Animals
Chapter 9 Feeds Commonly Used in Livestock Feeding
Part II Rationing Farm Livestock
Chapter 10 Terms Used in Animal Nutrition
Chapter 11 Feeding Dairy Cattle For Milk Production
Chapter 12 Rations for Beef Cattle
Chapter 13 Rations for Sheep
Chapter 14 Rations for Pigs
Index
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: January 1, 1979
- Language: English
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