TY - BOOK AU - Blas,C.de AU - Wiseman,J. ED - C.A.B. International, TI - Nutrition of the rabbit SN - 9781789241280 AV - SF454 .N88 2020eb U1 - 636.932/2 23 PY - 2020///] CY - Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK PB - CABI KW - Rabbits KW - Feeding and feeds KW - Animal health KW - cabt KW - Animal welfare KW - Climate KW - Digestion KW - Energy metabolism KW - Environmental factors KW - Feed additivies KW - Feed evaluation KW - Feed formulation KW - Feeding behaviour KW - Immune response KW - Intensive production KW - Intestinal microorganisms KW - Intestines KW - Laboratory animals KW - Lipid metabolism KW - Meat quality KW - Microbial flora KW - Microorganisms KW - Mineral supplements KW - Nutrition physiology KW - Organic farming KW - Pastures KW - Pet care KW - Pets KW - Protein digestion KW - Protein metabolism KW - Rabbit meat KW - Starch KW - Sugars KW - Vitamin supplements KW - Weaning N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; 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; Access limited to subscribing institution; Also available in print format N2 - 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 UR - https://dx.doi.org/10.1079/9781789241273.0000 ER -