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Nutrition of the rabbit / edited by Carlos de Blas, Departamento Producci�on Agraria, Universidad Polit�ecnica de Madrid, Ciudad Universitaria, Madrid, Spain and Julian Wiseman, Division of Animal Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK : CABI, [2020]Copyright date: �2020Edition: 3rd editionDescription: 1 online resource (viii, 359 pages) : illustrations, chartsContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781789241280
  • 9781789241297
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Print version:: Nutrition of the rabbit.DDC classification:
  • 636.932/2 23
LOC classification:
  • SF454 .N88 2020eb
Online resources: Also available in print format.
Contents:
The Digestive System of the Rabbit / R. Caraba�no, J. Piquer, D. Menoyo and I. Badiola -- Digestion of Sugars and Starch / E. Blas and T. Gidenne -- Protein Digestion / M.J. Villamide, N. Nicodemus, M.J. Fraga and R. Caraba�no -- Fat Digestion / G. Xiccato -- Fibre Digestion / T. Gidenne, R. Caraba�no, R. Abad-Guam�an, J. Garc�ia and C. de Blas -- Energy and Protein Metabolism and Requirements / G. Xiccato and A. Trocino -- Minerals, Vitamins and Additives / G.G. Mateos, P. Garc�ia-Rebollar and C. de Blas -- Feed Evaluation / M.J. Villamide, L. Maertens and C. de Blas -- Influence of Diet on Rabbit Meat Quality / P. Hern�andez and A. Dalle Zotte -- Nutrition and Feeding Strategy: Impacts on Health Status / T. Gidenne, F. Lebas, D. Licois and J. Garc�ia -- Feed Manufacturing / J. Acedo-Rico, J. M�endez and G. Santom�a -- Feed Formulation / C. de Blas and G.G. Mateos -- Feeding Behaviour of Rabbits / T. Gidenne, F. Lebas and L. Fortun-Lamothe -- Feeding Systems for Intensive Production / L. Maertens -- Nutrition and Climatic Environment / C. Cervera and J. Fern�andez Carmona -- Nutritional Recommendations and Feeding Management of Angora Rabbits / F. Lebas, R.G. Th�ebault and D. Allain -- Pet Rabbit Feeding and Nutrition / J.A. Lowe -- Feeding and Nutrition of Laboratory Rabbits / S.G. Fekete.
Abstract: This third edition contains 18 chapters which discussed topics on the digestive physiology, feed formulation and product quality, as well as feeding strategies, feed processing, feed management around weaning and the relationship between nutrition and intestinal health of rabbits. Brand new to this edition, the chapters also discuss the development of immune response and the role of intestinal microbiota, new dietary sources and additives, and feeding behaviour in pasture and organic feeding. A valuable resource for researchers and students of animal nutrition and production, this book provides a comprehensive, research-based review of nutrition for these important animals. It has 359 pages which includes an index for quick access to data and important terms.
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This third edition contains 18 chapters which discussed topics on the digestive physiology, feed formulation and product quality, as well as feeding strategies, feed processing, feed management around weaning and the relationship between nutrition and intestinal health of rabbits. Brand new to this edition, the chapters also discuss the development of immune response and the role of intestinal microbiota, new dietary sources and additives, and feeding behaviour in pasture and organic feeding. A valuable resource for researchers and students of animal nutrition and production, this book provides a comprehensive, research-based review of nutrition for these important animals. It has 359 pages which includes an index for quick access to data and important terms.

The Digestive System of the Rabbit / R. Caraba�no, J. Piquer, D. Menoyo and I. Badiola -- Digestion of Sugars and Starch / E. Blas and T. Gidenne -- Protein Digestion / M.J. Villamide, N. Nicodemus, M.J. Fraga and R. Caraba�no -- Fat Digestion / G. Xiccato -- Fibre Digestion / T. Gidenne, R. Caraba�no, R. Abad-Guam�an, J. Garc�ia and C. de Blas -- Energy and Protein Metabolism and Requirements / G. Xiccato and A. Trocino -- Minerals, Vitamins and Additives / G.G. Mateos, P. Garc�ia-Rebollar and C. de Blas -- Feed Evaluation / M.J. Villamide, L. Maertens and C. de Blas -- Influence of Diet on Rabbit Meat Quality / P. Hern�andez and A. Dalle Zotte -- Nutrition and Feeding Strategy: Impacts on Health Status / T. Gidenne, F. Lebas, D. Licois and J. Garc�ia -- Feed Manufacturing / J. Acedo-Rico, J. M�endez and G. Santom�a -- Feed Formulation / C. de Blas and G.G. Mateos -- Feeding Behaviour of Rabbits / T. Gidenne, F. Lebas and L. Fortun-Lamothe -- Feeding Systems for Intensive Production / L. Maertens -- Nutrition and Climatic Environment / C. Cervera and J. Fern�andez Carmona -- Nutritional Recommendations and Feeding Management of Angora Rabbits / F. Lebas, R.G. Th�ebault and D. Allain -- Pet Rabbit Feeding and Nutrition / J.A. Lowe -- Feeding and Nutrition of Laboratory Rabbits / S.G. Fekete.

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