Energy and Protein Metabolism and Nutrition is of increasing importance as greater efficiency and health benefits are sought in feed for animal production. Top scientists from around the world have collaborated in this book to exchange expertise and knowledge on the latest developments in the field.
The topics range from tissue metabolism and regulation mechanisms to practical aspects of energy and protein nutrition and feeding. A better and deeper understanding of nutrient metabolism and nutrition can only be achieved by integrating the outcomes of scientists researching different aspects of this topic. In doing this practical outcomes are sought for the direct benefit of producers and consumers.
Special topics such as the links between energy/protein metabolism and nutrition regarding food quality, nutrigenomics, environmental sustainability and animal welfare in relation to the topic are all explored.
Table of Contents
Preface • Part 1. Energy/protein omics and mitochondrial functions • Part 2. Stable isotopes and other techniques in metabolism and nutrition • Part 3. Energy/protein tissue metabolism • Part 4. Systemic and local regulation mechanisms • Part 5. Energy/protein and their interaction on productive functions: ruminants • Part 6. Energy/protein and their interaction on productive functions: monogastrics • Part 7. Energy/protein nutrition and environmental sustainability • Part 8. Energy/protein metabolism and nutrition, and health in farm and companion animals • Part 9. Evaluation and modelling of feed value and requirements: ruminants • Part 10. Evaluation and modelling of feed value and requirements: monogastrics • Part 11. Influence of energy/protein metabolism and nutrition on product quality • Part 12. In vitro techniques and feed nutritive value