Nutrition of the Rabbit
Author:   Carlos de Blas (Technical University of Madrid, Spain) ,  Julian Wiseman (Formerly University of Nottingham, UK) ,  R Carabano (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain) ,  R. Abad-Guaman (Universidad Nacional de Loja, Ecuador)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Edition:   3rd edition
ISBN:  

9781789241273


Pages:   368
Publication Date:   17 February 2020
Format:   Hardback
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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.

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Author:   Carlos de Blas (Technical University of Madrid, Spain) ,  Julian Wiseman (Formerly University of Nottingham, UK) ,  R Carabano (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain) ,  R. Abad-Guaman (Universidad Nacional de Loja, Ecuador)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Imprint:   CABI Publishing
Edition:   3rd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.20cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   0.951kg
ISBN:  

9781789241273


ISBN 10:   1789241278
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   17 February 2020
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1: The Digestive System of the Rabbit 2: Digestion of Sugars and Starch 3: Protein Digestion 4: Fat Digestion 5: Fibre Digestion 6: Energy and Protein Metabolism and Requirements 7: Minerals, Vitamins and Additives 8: Feed Evaluation 9: Influence of Diet on Rabbit Meat Quality 10: Nutrition and Feeding Strategy: Impacts on Health Status 11: Feed Manufacturing 12: Feed Formulation 13: Feeding Behaviour of Rabbits 14: Feeding Systems for Intensive Production 15: Nutrition and Climatic Environment 16: Nutritional Recommendations and Feeding Management of Angora Rabbits 17: Pet Rabbit Feeding and Nutrition 18: Feeding and Nutrition of Laboratory Rabbits

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Carlos de Blas is at Technical University of Madrid, Spain. Julian Wiseman is at University of Nottingham, UK.

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