Principles of Companion Animal Nutrition

Name: Principles of Companion Animal Nutrition
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ISBN: 9780131512580

ISBN-10: 0131512587

ISBN-13: 9780131512580

Edition: 2006

Authors: John P. McNamara

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Factually accurate and fun to read, this is a good and interesting book that is species comprehensive. The pet food industry is huge, over $40 billion a year, and this unique reference work isthebookstore basic biology companion animal book. It can help you learn about your companion pets biologyandhave fun, and provides a simple scientific resource for the reader interested in confirming that what they do is appropriate, while providing a starting place for those interested in more specific and complex information.Principles of Companion Animal Nutritionnbsp; provides critical basic biology information, scientific processes, history, and data related to companion animals ( dogs, cats,…

Book details

List price: $135.60
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 2/16/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 352
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English




Introduction: The Science of Nutrition



Life Cycle Nutrition: from science to practice



Glucose and Fatty acids-suppliers of energy and body function



Amino Acids and Proteins-structure and body function



The Vitamins-co-factors for using nutrients



The Minerals-Providers of structure and function



The Basics of Energy and Protein Requirements



Getting ready to make foods: ingredients, preparation and processing



Formulation, Analysis and Labeling: Foods to meet requirements



Nutrition of Canines



Feline Nutrition



Nutrition of Nonruminant Herbivores-Horses



Nutrition of the Lagomorph: Rabbits



Llamas and Alpacas: Ruminant Companions



Nutrition of Ornamental Birds



Nutrition of Aquarium Fish



Nutrition of Rodents



Nutrition of Reptiles