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Book Synopsis: This monumental text-reference places in clear perspective the importance of nutritional assessments to the ecology and biology of ruminants and other nonruminant herbivorous mammals. Now extensively revised and significantly expanded, it reflects the changes and growth in ruminant nutrition and related ecology since 1982.
Among the subjects Peter J. Van Soest covers are nutritional constraints, mineral nutrition, rumen fermentation, microbial ecology, utilization of fibrous carbohydrates, application of ruminant precepts to fermentive digestion in nonruminants, as well as taxonomy, evolution, nonruminant competitors, gastrointestinal anatomies, feeding behavior, and problems fo animal size. He also discusses methods of evaluation, nutritive value, physical structure and chemical composition of feeds, forages, and browses, the effects of lignification, and ecology of plant self-protection, in addition to metabolism of energy, protein, lipids, control of feed intake, mathematical models of animal function, digestive flow, and net energy.
Van Soest has introduced a number of changes in this edition, including new illustrations and tables. He places nutritional studies in historical context to show not only the effectiveness of nutritional approaches but also why nutrition is of fundamental importance to issues of world conservation. He has extended precepts of ruminant nutritional ecology to such distant adaptations as the giant panda and streamlined conceptual issues in a clearer logical progression, with emphasis on mechanistic causal interrelationships.
Peter J. Van Soest is Professor of Animal Nutrition in the Department of Animal Science and the Division of Nutritional Sciences at the New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University.
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Are you a farmer or a researcher interested in the ecology and nutrition of ruminants and herbivorous mammals? Look no further than the incredible resource that is "Nutritional Ecology of the Ruminant"! This revised and expanded edition by Peter J. Van Soest is a monumental text-reference that delves into the world of nutritional assessments and their vital role in the ecology and biology of these animals. With its comprehensive coverage of topics such as rumen fermentation, microbial ecology, and the utilization of fibrous carbohydrates, this book is an essential addition to your library.
Experience the knowledge and expertise of Peter J. Van Soest as he unravels the complexities of nutritional constraints and mineral nutrition in ruminants. The author also explores fascinating subjects like animal size, feeding behavior, and gastrointestinal anatomies, providing valuable insights into the world of nonruminant herbivores. The book goes beyond traditional boundaries, extending its precepts to distant adaptations such as the giant panda. With new illustrations, tables, and a clearer logical progression, this edition is a must-have for anyone interested in animal nutrition.
The significance of nutrition in the broader context of world conservation cannot be overstated. This book places nutritional studies in historical context, highlighting their effectiveness and demonstrating why they are crucial to conservation efforts. Whether you are a farmer looking to optimize feed intake or a researcher exploring animal function through mathematical models, "Nutritional Ecology of the Ruminant" provides you with the tools and knowledge to make a meaningful impact.
Take the next step in expanding your understanding of ruminant nutrition and ecology. Order your copy of "Nutritional Ecology of the Ruminant" today and unlock a wealth of information that will empower you to make informed decisions for your animals or advance your research in the field. Order now and let Peter J. Van Soest guide you on this enlightening journey!
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