(Ebook) Nutrition of the Rabbit, 3rd Edition by Julian Wiseman, Julian Wiseman ISBN 9781789241273, 1789241278

(Ebook) Nutrition of the Rabbit, 3rd Edition by Julian Wiseman, Julian Wiseman ISBN 9781789241273, 1789241278

Bringing together international expertise in rabbit production, topics covered in this fully updated volume include 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. 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.Table of contents:1: The Digestive System of the Rabbit2: Digestion of Sugars and Starch3: Protein Digestion4: Fat Digestion5: Fibre Digestion6: Energy and Protein Metabolism and Requirements7: Minerals, Vitamins and Additives8: Feed Evaluation9: Influence of Diet on Rabbit Meat Quality10: Nutrition and Feeding Strategy: Impacts on Health Status11: Feed Manufacturing12: Feed Formulation13: Feeding Behaviour of Rabbits14: Feeding Systems for Intensive Production15: Nutrition and Climatic Environment16: Nutritional Recommendations and Feeding Management of Angora Rabbits17: Pet Rabbit Feeding and Nutrition18: Feeding and Nutrition of Laboratory Rabbits