Comparative Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Comparative Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

A comprehensive textbook on the principles of nutrition and metabolism in domestic and wild animals, using a comparative approach to highlight differences among mammalian and avian species. It integrates nutrition with biochemistry, physiology, endocrinology, immunology, microbiology, and pathology, covering digestion, nutrient requirements, food selection, metabolic disorders, and species-specific nutritional adaptations.

Key Features

• Comparative animal nutrition
• Nutrient digestion and metabolism
• Nutritional requirements of domestic and wild animals
• Mammalian and avian species differences
• Digestive physiology
• Food selection and feeding strategies
• Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids
• Metabolic and nutritional disorders
• Nutritional adaptations and peculiarities
• Integration of physiology, biochemistry, and pathology
• Veterinary and animal science applications
• Suitable for students of animal and veterinary sciences