Minerals in Animal and Human Nutrition
(13.11.2004) Lee Russell McDowell
Sprache: Englisch
Gebundene Ausgabe - 630 Seiten - Elsevier Science Ltd
Erscheinungsdatum: 1. August 2003
Auflage: 2nd
ISBN: 0444513671
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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