Description: This valuable resource presents a practical application of nutrition for the production of effective, high-producing commercial livestock. It discusses nutrients, nutrient utilization, feedstuff variety and diets, and appropriate usage. Readers also learn to save money on feed costs while raising larger, faster gaining, more productive, healthier animals, and increase the return investment on livestock. Written for both experts and beginners, this book discusses various classes and species of domestic animals and gives comparative examples of how they use different rations, feedstuffs, and feed additives. The book highlights current knowledge, practice, and experience and provides information on nutrient needs of animals affected by genetic and environmental factors. It lists feeds and their composition from current NRC publications as well as National Research Councils Feeding Guidelines for the most important domestic species. The fourth edition of Livestock Feeds and Feeding includes an update of all species chapter with one of three species chapters rewritten by new authors. Tables now reflect recent National Research Councils' Nutrient Recommendations, including the new Beef National Research Council and the previous Beef NRC. An essential reference for anyone involved in raising domestic farm animals.

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