Ruminant physiology: Digestion, metabolism and effects of nutrition on reproduction and welfare

Ruminant Physiology: Nutrition and Metabolism

Edited by Y. Chilliard, F. Glasser, Y. Faulconnier, and other experts, this volume presents research from the XIth International Symposium on Ruminant Physiology. It explores digestion, nutrient absorption, metabolism, hormonal regulation, reproduction, lactation, growth, and animal welfare. Contributions from researchers across 49 countries examine current challenges in sustainable ruminant production, including production efficiency, animal health, greenhouse gas emissions, and milk and meat quality.

Key Features:

• Explores comparative physiology in ruminant animals
• Examines rumen ecosystems and microbial communities
• Covers nutrient digestion and absorption
• Discusses tissue metabolism and gene expression
• Explains hormonal regulation and metabolic processes
• Examines the relationship between nutrition and reproduction
• Covers pregnancy, lactation, and animal growth
• Explores nutrition, animal welfare, and health
• Discusses heat-stress adaptation and efficient nitrogen use
• Highlights sustainable production and environmental challenges