Predicting Feed Intake of Food-Producing Animals Paperback / softback
by National Research Council, Board on Agriculture, Committee on Animal Nutrition, Subcommittee on Feed Intake
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How much do animals eat? Why do eating patterns change? How do physiological, dietary, and environmental factors affect feed intake?
This volume, a comprehensive overview of the latest animal feed intake research, answers these questions with detailed information about the feeding patterns of fishes, pigs, poultry, dairy cows, beef cattle, and sheep.
Equations for calculating predicted feed intake are presented for each animal and are accompanied by charts, graphs, and tables. Table of ContentsFront Matter1. Introduction: Feed Intake Control Mechanisms2. Fishes3. Swine4. Poultry5. Dairy Cattle6. Beef Cattle7. SheepIndex
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- Pages:96 pages
- Publisher:National Academies Press
- Publication Date:01/02/1987
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- ISBN:9780309036955
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:96 pages
- Publisher:National Academies Press
- Publication Date:01/02/1987
- Category:
- ISBN:9780309036955