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OverviewRecently, research on natural antioxidants has been developing rapidly. However, this development has been mainly associated with medical sciences in relation to human health. The roles of natural antioxidants in animal nutrition in general, and in avian nutrition and reproduction in particular, need further understanding. Information in this book will be of practical importance to poultry producers and avian scientists, and students of agricultural colleges and universities. Full Product DetailsAuthor: P. F. SuraiPublisher: Nottingham University Press Imprint: Nottingham University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.40cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 23.10cm Weight: 1.279kg ISBN: 9781897676950ISBN 10: 1897676956 Pages: 616 Publication Date: 15 January 2002 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsAntioxidant systems in animal body * Vitamin E * Carotenoids * Selenium * Developing optimal egg status for a viable chick * Antioxidant-enriched eggs: from improvement of egg composition to functional food * Fatty acid composition and antioxidant protection of avian semen * Natural antioxidants and mycotoxins * Natural antioxidants and immunity * Natural antioxidants: from the animal feed industry to human health * IndexReviewsAuthor InformationPETER SURAI, a highly respected Professor of Nutritional Biochemistry at the Scottish Agricultural College in Auchcruive, was recently awarded the World's Poultry Science Association Award in recognition of his research on antioxidants in relation to the poultry industry, and in 1999 won the John Logie Baird Award for Innovation for the development of the Super-Egg . Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |