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Principles of Companion Animal Nutrition by John P. McNamara (2005, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherPrentice Hall PTR

ISBN-100131512587

ISBN-139780131512580

eBay Product ID (ePID)43555031

Product Key Features

Book TitlePrinciples of Companion Animal Nutrition

Number of Pages352 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2005

TopicAgriculture / Animal Husbandry, Agriculture / General, Food & Nutrition

IllustratorYes

GenrePets, Technology & Engineering

AuthorJohn P. Mcnamara

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight17.6 Oz

Item Length7 in

Item Width9.1 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2004-024505

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal636.088/7

Table Of Content1. Introduction: The Science of Nutrition 2. Life Cycle Nutrition: from science to practice 3. Glucose and Fatty acids-suppliers of energy and body function 4. Amino Acids and Proteins-structure and body function 5. The Vitamins-co-factors for using nutrients 6. The Minerals-Providers of structure and function 7. The Basics of Energy and Protein Requirements 8. Getting ready to make foods: ingredients, preparation and processing 9. Formulation, Analysis and Labeling: Foods to meet requirements 10. Nutrition of Canines 11. Feline Nutrition 12. Nutrition of Nonruminant Herbivores-Horses 13. Nutrition of the Lagomorph: Rabbits 14. Llamas and Alpacas: Ruminant Companions 15. Nutrition of Ornamental Birds 16. Nutrition of Aquarium Fish 17. Nutrition of Rodents 18. Nutrition of Reptiles

SynopsisCovers the basics of nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals), cellular metabolism, and the principles behind the practices of companion animal nutrition. This text is useful for introductory courses in Nutrition or Whole Animal Biology related to Nutrition in Animal Sciences, Biology, or Zoology departments.

LC Classification NumberSF414.M39 2005