Animal Nutrition

Understand the dietary needs and processes of animals with this comprehensive resource

Animal Nutrition is a single reference volume gathering the latest research into animal nutritional needs, digestion, and metabolism. A seminal new addition to the decorated Nutrition Society Textbook Series, Animal Nutrition covers the nutritional needs of companion animals and livestock, as well as providing detail on a variety of connected subjects. The book discusses the nutritional needs and characteristics of different species, reproduction, husbandry and how nutrition can significantly impact animal quality of life and veterinary outcomes.

Written for the benefit of students, researchers and practitioners alike, this accessible text offers foundational discussions of both theory and practice. The result is a book which promises to rejuvenate the teaching of this critical field.

Animal Nutrition readers will also find:

Detailed discussion of topics including feed enzymes, monogastric and ruminant nutrition, macronutrients, and more
An authorial team comprised of leading researchers and instructors
A focus throughout on sustainable animal husbandry and care

Author Biography

John M. Brameld, PhD, is Professor of Nutritional Biochemistry in the Faculty of Science at the University of Nottingham, UK.

Spiridoula Athanasiadou, PhD, is a Professor of Animal And Veterinary Sciences at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), UK.

David A. Kenny, PhD, is Head of the Animal and Bioscience Department, The Agriculture and Food Development Authority (TEAGASC), Ireland.

Susan A. Lanham-New, PhD, Susan Lanham-New is Professor of Human Nutrition and Head of the Discipline of Nutrition, Exercise, Chronobiology & Sleep at the University of Surrey, UK. She also serves as series editor for the Nutrition Society Textbook Series.