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Predicting Feed Intake of Food-Producing Animals

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How much do animals eat? Why do eating patterns change? How do physiological, dietary, and environmental factors affect feed intake?

This volume, a comprehensive overview of the latest animal feed intake research, answers these questions with detailed information about the feeding patterns of fishes, pigs, poultry, dairy cows, beef cattle, and sheep.

Equations for calculating predicted feed intake are presented for each animal and are accompanied by charts, graphs, and tables. Table of ContentsFront Matter1. Introduction: Feed Intake Control Mechanisms2. Fishes3. Swine4. Poultry5. Dairy Cattle6. Beef Cattle7. SheepIndex

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National Academies Press
030903695X / 9780309036955
Paperback / softback
636.085
01/02/1987
United States
96 pages
216 x 279 mm
Professional & Vocational Learn More