Nutrient requirements of domesticated ruminants (CSIRO Pub., 2007)
Revised edition of: Feeding standards for Australian livestock. Ruminants. 1990
Includes bibliographical references and index
Nutrient Requirements of Domesticated Ruminants draws on the most up-to-date research on the energy, protein, mineral, vitamin and water requirements of beef and dairy cattle, sheep and goats. It defines the responses of animals, in weight change, milk production and wool growth, to quantitative and qualitative changes in their feed supply. It has particular application to grazing animals. It provides comprehensive and useful information for graziers, livestock advisors, veterinarians, feed manufacturers and animal nutrition researchers. The recommendations described are equally applicable to
General introduction; Foreword to this edition; Foreword to Feeding Standards for Australian Livestock: Ruminants; Editorial committee for this edition and contributors; Membership of original ruminants subcommittee and contributors; Contents; Glossary; Conversion factors; 1. Energy; 2. Protein; 3. Minerals; 4. Vitamins; 5. Water intake; 6. Prediction of feed intake; 7. Application; References; Index