Mineral nutrition of livestock

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Mineral nutrition of livestock

Neville F. Suttle

CAB International, [2021]

5th ed

  • hbk.

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Previous ed.: 4th ed.(2010)

Includes bibliographical references and index

"ISBN:9781789240931(ebook), ISBN:9781789240948(epub)"--T.p. verso

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Description

The fifth edition of this important book reviews recent advances in livestock mineral nutrition, updated throughout with new references that reflect the growing complexity of mineral metabolism. Major related themes covered include the assessment of the 'mineral value' of feeds, the false hopes placed on organic mineral supplements and limiting the 'mineral footprint' of livestock production to lower environmental pollution. Also discussed are new developments and concepts including: Salt tolerance and optimizing production in salt-rich environments. Use of phytase rather than phosphate supplements in pig and poultry rations. Demineralization of the skeleton during confinement. Recognition of sub-acute, clinical hypocalcaemia as a disorder in dairy cows. The assay of 'free' plasma B12 to assess cobalt status of cattle. Limitations of cell culture and ligated loop techniques for assessing bioavailability. Following a clear and easy to reference structure, the book also considers potential pitfalls, such as misleading estimates of mineral requirements for growth, and misinterpretation of genomic markers for mineral requirements and bioavailability of supplements. An essential resource for researchers and students in animal nutrition, agriculture and veterinary medicine, this book also forms a useful reference for veterinary practitioners and those concerned with human nutrition and environmental protection.

Table of Contents

1: The Requirement for Minerals 2: Natural Sources of Minerals 3: Mineral Status of Livestock 4: Calcium 5: Magnesium 6: Phosporus 7: Potassium 8: Sodium and Chloride 9: Sulfur 10: Cobalt 11: Copper 12: Iodine 13: Iron 14: Manganese 15: Selenium 16: Zinc 17: Occasionally Beneficial Elements 18: Potentially Toxic Elements 19: Predicting Mineral Responses 20: Minerals and Humans

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  • NCID
    BC10202928
  • ISBN
    • 9781789240924
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Wallingford, Oxfordshire ; Boston, MA
  • Pages/Volumes
    vii, 598 p.
  • Size
    26 cm
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