Completely updated in a new edition, this valuable resource
concentrates on the practical application of nutrition for the
production of effective, high-producing commercial livestock. It
presents the required nutrients, nutrient utilization, a variety of
feedstuffs and diets and their appropriate usage. Readers will also
discover how to save money on feed costs and still raise larger, faster
gaining, more productive, healthier animals and increase the return
investment on livestock. The book details all aspects of livestock
feeding, including the gastrointestinal tract and nutrient utilization,
feeds for livestock, feed laws and labeling, preparation and processing,
feeding livestock species including swine, poultry, dairy cows, dairy
calves and replacement heifers and beef cow herd, and feeding
domesticated species such as horses, sheep, goats, dogs and cats and
rabbits. For those involved in livestock feeding and nutrition.
Paperback book in good condition.