Animal Nutrition

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Covering both companion animals and livestock, the book explores how nutrition influences growth, reproduction, health, welfare, and overall performance. Readers will gain a solid understanding of macronutrients, micronutrients, digestive physiology, feed evaluation, diet formulation, and the relationship between nutrition and veterinary outcomes.

The text also examines species-specific nutritional requirements, including those of horses, cattle, pigs, poultry, rabbits, dogs, and cats. Additional topics include nutrigenomics, feed additives, alternative protein sources, sustainable livestock production, and the role of nutrition in modern animal husbandry.

Written by leading researchers and educators, this accessible yet authoritative volume combines scientific foundations with practical applications, making it an invaluable resource for students, researchers, veterinarians, animal nutritionists, and animal science professionals.