Practical Animal Nutrition

The book comprises three main sections, each addressing a different aspect of animal nutrition and feed technology. The first part focuses on the fundamental principles of animal nutrition and feed technology, including the estimation of macro elements such as calcium and phosphorus, as well as cell wall fractionation and the presence of toxic principles in feeds. The second part, applied animal nutrition-I, delves into the specific feeding requirements of ruminant animals, including cattle, buffalo, sheep, and goats, at various physiological stages, as well as the formulation of their respective rations. The third part, applied animal nutrition-II, covers the feeding requirements of non-ruminant animals, such as swine and poultry, at different physiological stages, along with the formulation of their respective diets. Additionally, the book includes a section on the principles of mixing and compounding of feed. This comprehensive resource is suitable for postgraduate students of animal sciences, teachers and researchers in the field of animal nutrition, feed industry professionals involved in manufacturing and marketing, field veterinarians, animal husbandry extension workers, and progressive animal farmers and animal enthusiasts.