Kurzbeschreibung
This book presents concise, up-to-date information on mineral nutrition for livestock and poultry, as well as comparisons with laboratory animals and humans. Chapters are organized by established and mostcommon minerals and the book provides a wealth of information on eachmineral, including properties, distribution, natural resources, theirrequirements, metabolism, functions, deficiencies, and toxicity invarious animals. Minerals with naturally occurring deficiencies ofexcesses known to be of economic importance are emphasized. Many practical implications of deficiencies and excesses are also discussed along with methods of supplementation. This is both a comprehensive textbook and reference manual that will be useful for animal and veterinary scientists, nutritionists, and human medical researchers. It will also be valuable for feed manufacturers, livestock extension specialists, and farmers.
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Synopsis
This comprehensive textbook and reference manual presents concise, up-to-date information on mineral nutrition for livestock and poultry, as well as comparative aspects with laboratory animals and humans. Chapters are organized by established and most common minerals, and present information on each mineral's history, properties, distribution, and natural sources, as well as their requirements, metabolism, functions, deficiencies, supplementation methods, and toxicity for various animals. Those minerals for which naturally occurring deficiencies or excesses are known to be of economic importance, are emphasized. A unique feature of this book is the description of the practical implications of mineral deficiencies and excesses, and of the conditions that might result. A large number of classic photographs illustrate mineral deficiencies and toxicities in farm livestock, laboratory animals and humans. Furthermore, it places strong emphasis on mineral supplementation in each chapter, and devotes an entire chapter to this subject.
