Nitrogen and Phosphorus Nutrition of Cattle

Nitrogen and Phosphorus Nutrition of Cattle

Edited by Ernst Pfeffer and Alexander N. Hristov, this book examines nitrogen and phosphorus requirements in cattle and their effects on productivity, metabolism, and environmental sustainability. It explores nutrient utilization, rumen metabolism, and strategies to improve feeding efficiency while reducing nutrient excretion. The book also discusses the influence of dietary nitrogen and phosphorus on reproductive performance in dairy and beef cattle.

Key Features:

• Explains nitrogen and phosphorus requirements in cattle
• Examines ruminal and total digestive tract metabolism
• Discusses nutrient utilization and feeding efficiency
• Explores strategies to improve nitrogen utilization
• Covers methods for reducing nutrient excretion
• Examines environmental impacts of cattle production
• Discusses nutritional management in dairy cattle
• Addresses nitrogen and phosphorus feeding in beef cattle
• Explores the effects of mineral and protein nutrition on reproduction
• Supports sustainable livestock nutrition and herd productivity