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Published 2008! - ISBN: 9086860605 978-9086860609 Gut Efficiency - The Key Ingredient in Pig and Poultry Production

Increasing global emphasis on ethanol production has diverted significant proportions of grain away from animal production, increasing the cost of feed. This has forced the pig and poultry industries to check current production methods, investigate alternative feed ingredients and find ways to improve productivity and efficiency. This is an edited collection of the latest reviews by world-leading authorities in swine and poultry nutrition and production. The basic theme is the interaction between nutrition and the gut ecology as a means to enhance health, performance and profitability. The development of the porcine gut and intestinal ecosystem and their impact on health and disease are covered in-depth. There are also summaries of the roles of specific feed ingredients, for the benefit of nutritionists and pig producers and students and scientists studying animal and applied biological sciences. Includes... How past experience can dictate future developments in the pork industry Effects of technology on the efficiency of the pork industry Factors affecting productivity Host & intestinal microbiota negotiations in relation to growth efficiency Gut microflora: competitive with host in small intestine, symbiotic in large intestine Gut bacteria & intestinal inflammation Bacteria alter intestinal epithelial turnover & maintenance energy requirements Gut development: interactions between nutrition, gut health & immunity in young pigs Defence mechanisms of the gastrointestinal tract Neonatal immune function, Adaptive immune function, Innate immune function Weaning & the mucosal immune system Feed additives & GIT immunity Pig health & the modern genotype: implications for performance & profitability Sources of pig genotypes in Asia Disease patterns Role of fibre (fiber) in piglet gut health Physico-chemical properties of dietary fibre Actions of fiber in porcine stomach & small intestine Activity of fibre in the large intestine Fermentation & fermentation end-products Fibre in connection with feed intake & performance Fibre & gut health considerations Intestinal balance & equilibrium set the scene for health & management Strategy of nutrient recovery; Crypt multiplication; Establishing enterocyte-goblet cells Manage disease resistance: advanced methods to understand gastrointestinal microbial communities Introduction to the intestinal microbiota of pigs; Commensal bacteria Necrotic enteritis Commensal bacteria Analysis of intestinal bacterial communities Coccidiosis control: yesterday, today & tomorrow Nutrigenomics: evaluating & understanding nutritional effects on intestinal gene expression & function The future of nutrigenomics in animal production Amazon Ordering pages: USA   Canada   UK & Europe (all deliver worldwide)

NEW 2008 - ISBN: 9789086860883 9086860885 Formula for the Future: Nutrition or Pathology? Elevating Performance and Health in Pigs and Poultry

A series of reviews from world-leading authorities on pig and poultry nutrition, health and production. Deals with current issues of nutrition and health, including interactions and potential conflicts between them plus ways to combat Salmonella and mycotoxins. The importance of digestive function and the influence of nutrition on liveability and disease are covered in-depth. The aim is to provide up-to-date coverage of connections between dietary and disease risk assessments and risk management for nutritionists, veterinarians, meat & egg producers, agriculture students and food safety research scientists.   CONTENTS LIST Amazon Ordering links: USA   Canada   UK & Europe (all deliver worldwide)

FREE INFORMATION LEAFLET on Efficient Feed Usage: download (.PDF 899Kb)

Feed costs represent around 80% of the variable costs of producing a finished pig and over 50% of total production costs. Fluctuation in feed prices has a greater impact on production costs and profitability than any other factor. Cost of production (COP) may be decreased by reducing input prices eg switching to a cheaper ration or purchasing in larger quantities, or achieved through simple practical actions to minimise feed wastage and improve efficiency of feedstuffs utilisation.

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Published by Wageningen Gaining the Edge in Pork and Poultry Production

How to Enhance Efficiency, Quality and Safety   Global pork and poultry production has become an extremely competitive industry. There is more pork consumed in the world than any other meat and intense competition to attract and retain customers. Consumers continue to demand safe, high quality pigmeat and poultry products at competitive prices compared to other high protein food alternatives. To ensure sustainability of both the pig and poultry industries, producers must endeavour to seek new technologies to improve production efficiency whilst lowering the cost of production and producing a quality product. This edited (by J.A. Taylor-Pickard, P. Spring) collection of articles is from a series of seminars by the world's leading authorities in the field of swine and poultry nutrition and production. The fundamental theme is to re-examine the current trends in productivity within the pig and poultry industries, and to identify nutritional and managerial means to improve competitiveness as well as the quality of the end product. The importance of animal health together with novel strategies for disease control and ways to minimise the environmental impact of pig and poultry production are covered. The book is aimed at pig unit managers, consultants, nutritionists and animal producers as well as students and researchers studying livestock and applied biological sciences.   TABLE OF CONTENTS Amazon Ordering links: Order pages:   USA   Canada   UK & Europe (all deliver worldwide)

 

 

Modelling Nutrient Utilization in Farm Animals
Edited by J. P. McNamara, J. France & D. E. Beever
Dept. of Animal Sciences Washington State University USA
Dept. of Agriculture University of Reading U.K.
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52nd International Congress Meat Science and Technology Harnessing and Exploiting Global Opportunities

Contains over 300 articles plus invited 4 reviews from International Conference held in Dublin, Ireland in 2006. Theme was: harnessing and exploiting global opportunities including meat quality, genomics and biotechnology, animal production, livestock farming systems, muscle biology, biochemistry; meat safety, meat processing and packaging technology, consumer topics and meat and health. Hot topics important to the industry and meat scientists are electrical stimulation and new instrumental methods for evaluation of meat quality characteristics. Reflects the global nature of meat research and gives insight into current issues.   TABLE OF CONTENTS Amazon Ordering links: Order pages:   USA   Canada   UK & Europe ( deliver allworldwide)

 

Applied Nutrition for Young Pigs

Growth & development Digestive physiology Sow's milk Feed intake & management Dietary specifications Feedstuffs Feed additives Feed manufacturing Feeding programs Creep feeding Liquid feeding Water nutrition Combines scientific background information with practical advice. The nutrition of the young pig is one of the most active practical scientific fields of porcine nutrition throughout the world. The profitability of any pig farm production programme is demonstrated by the fact that maximal early growth in pigs, which depends on correct nutrition, is extremely efficient, yet rarely achieved in most commercial farm situations. This new textbook for nutrition consultants & farmers explains how to provide accurate nutrition to young swine under commercial conditions, in order to achieve maximum growth performance at minimal cost. It includes coverage of nutritional physiology, nutrient requirements, ingredients and diets, feed programs and management systems.   Amazon Order pages: USA   Canada   UK & Europe (all deliver worldwide)

 

Clinical Nutrition Cases - Dogs and Cats Illustrated Pet Veterinary Problems CD Published by the Waltham Centre for pet Nutrition 6 illustrated case report presentations on CD Runs on PC or Apple computer, Windows 95 upwards & Apple OS 7.1 upwards compatible. click button for... Contents include: Presentation History Examination Diagnosis Tests - routine and special

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Livestock Production and Society

Edited by Dr. R. Geers & Professor F. Madec   Nutrition regimes reduce pig manure nitrogen, phosphorus, trace elements Ammonia reduction in pigs & dairy cattle Bioaerosol emission from animal houses - Bioscrubbers & Biofilters Manure management & treatment options Alternative production systems for pigs, sheep, cattle Automatic on-line monitoring of livestock - Precision Livestock Farming Regional patterns of livestock & poultry production in Europe Public perception of food safety EU Legislation & Regulations + Environmental Issues Sustainable agriculture - Sustainable development Real-time sounds analysis to monitor health status of pig herds     A scientific, multidisciplinary perspective to the dialogue between society and the stakeholders in livestock production. Concerns and problems related to food safety, animal welfare and rural environment are discussed within an wholistic, yet science-based, approach. This unique approach adds value compared to other textbooks which cover these topics from a specialist point of view. The different issues are developed by well-known experts in their field of work. They are dealing with the latest developments in livestock production in relation to social concerns - regulations, risk communication, reduction of environmental impact, sustainability and economic and social impacts of alternative strategies - and production systems (including transport and slaughter, feeding strategies, waste management and future monitoring technology).   TABLE OF CONTENTS Amazon Order pages: USA   Canada   UK & Europe (all deliver worldwide)

 

Production Diseases in Farm Animals

Includes CD of Proceedings of International Conference on Production Diseases in Farm Animals     Effects of dietary ß-glucans on nonspecific & specific immunity in weaners Effect of dietary ß-glucans on oxidative & antioxidative status & growth performance Influence of organic nutrition & housing on immune system & metabolism of finishing pigs Cow's colostrum feed additive in weaning diet improves gut health of piglets Postweaning Multisystemic Wasting Syndrome (PMWS) in growing swine Alternatives to growth-promoting antibiotics & antibiotic feed additives Immune system activation increases tryptophan requirement of post-weaning pigs     High producing farm animals are permanently challenged by a variety of factors: lack of proper nutrition (deficiency, excess, toxicity), housing systems, infections and stress. The incidence, course and outcome of production diseases are changing continuously. Therefore, new information on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of production diseases is needed. These problems are complicated by the discussion of animal welfare, the rapid changes in agricultural production and the economics of production. The following key topics are handled: alternatives to growth-promoting antibacterial agents; chronic inflammation and animal production; animal behaviour and welfare in intensive production systems; epidemiology of production diseases; new techniques in immunoprophylaxis; nutrition-immunology and production-immunology relationships; phosphorus nutrition - animal health and environmental concerns; application of genomics to production disease; role of specific fatty acids in animal health, reproduction, and performance; trace mineral nutrition and metabolism   TABLE OF CONTENTS Ordering links: USA   Canada   UK & Europe (all deliver worldwide)

 

The Lactating Sow:  Physiology - Metabolism - Nutrition

Wageningen Agricultural University & Massey University New Zealand 17 chapters - Expert Authors - 350 pages Overview of biological and zootechnical aspects of lactation in sows Colostrum and sow's milk composition Immunological aspects and Piglet digestion of sow's milk Major factors affecting lactation performance Genetic heritability, diet nutrition, pregnancy feeding, age factors Environmental requirements of lactating sows Relationship between nutritional strategy and reproduction   Order pages: USA     Canada     Netherlands     United Kingdom (all deliver world-wide)

 

The Encyclopedia of Farm Animal Nutrition
 
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Biology of the Domestic Pig
Edited by Dr. Wilson G. Pond & Dr. Harry J. Mersmann Reference manual for animal scientists, veterinarians and biomedical researchers reflects the fact that since the 1980s the knowledge base about the physiology and biology of the pig has grown phenomenally. The book offers an integrated description of the full scope of current knowledge. The editors have included chapters on the expandin fields of immunology, endocrinology and genetics. Growth, digestion, nutrition, respiration, excretion and reproduction are extensively treated. The final chapter covers the emerging applications of transgenics, metabolite replacement therapy and xenotranslantation (the use of animal tissues in humans).
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Nutrition of Sows and Boars

by Dr. W.H. Close & Dr. D.J.A Cole of Nottingham University, United Kingdom.other currencies
The central role of nutrition in the breeding of swine is well known. In the last two decades there have been huge advances in the knowledge of sow and boar nutrition which has allowed the development of effective feeding strategies. This internationally acclaimed book aims to provide information to allow the development of appropriate feeding strategies. In addition to basic scientific knowledge, practical guidelines and indices of reproduction are given, commensurate with good performance, health and welfare. This comprehensive work is a key information source and reference textbook for students, research scientists, veterinary surgeons, nutritionists and practical pig production managers.
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NEW: 2008 Formula for the Future: Nutrition or Pathology? Elevating Performance and Health in Pigs and Poultry

CONTENTS Formula for the future: nutrition or pathology? Regulating gut function and immunity Effects of the commensal microbiota on the host gut maturation Host-microbe interaction: role of epithelial cells Host-bacteria interaction: role of mucosal dendritic cells and antigen presentation Mucosal immune development in the pig: innate and adaptive immunity Development of the commensal microbiota Gut microflora and mucosal localisation Animal-microorganisms interactions and disease susceptibility Disease susceptibility and the hygiene hypothesis Identifying functionally important gut bacteria with prophylactic and therapeutic properties Prebiotics and probiotics: natural alternatives to antibiotics Digestive function of amino acids: implications for pig health and performance Adequate threonine is critical for gut mucin production Intestinal utilisation of dietary methionine and cysteine The gut may require leucine as an energy source The gut is the only site of arginine synthesis in the piglet The pig intestine catabolises lysine Effect of targeted supplementation of early weaning diets with amino acids Formula for the future: nutritional or pathological? Nutritional maintenance of gut health: an impending reality? Alternatives to antibiotics: the use of high fibre feed ingredients or prebiotics Glutamine, arginine and proline as conditionally essential amino acids involved in gut health Threonine Novel strategies to manage the mycotoxin threat Salmonella in modern pig production: here today, gone tomorrow? by Thomas Blaha Salmonella in pigs: here today? Salmonella: the nomenclature Salmonella in the pork production chain Risk factors and interventions during the pre-harvest phase Re-evaluating some of the so far undoubted beliefs on Salmonella in pig herds Salmonella in pigs: gone tomorrow? 114 Nutritional approaches to controlling Salmonella Salmonella in pig, pork and poultry, chicken production Integrated approach to Salmonella control on farm Glycans as the basis for anti-infective agents Bio-Mos – mode of action Is immune function being traded off for optimal performance? Nutrients as substrates for the immune system Nutrients regulate the type of immune response Nutrients regulate pathogen growth and presence Emerging pathologies: are we prepared? Important emerging disease challenges Implications for poultry production: are we prepared? ‘Zero Salmonella levels’: the new European Union EU mantra? Salmonella strains causing gastrointestinal disease in humans Hens: Layers and Salmonella: Enteritidis is the predominant serotype to be controlled Broilers and Salmonella: a variety of serotypes, which ones are important? European legislation: obligating monitoring schemes and control plans to reach defined targets Vaccination: an efficient way to control Salmonella enteritidis in layers Other control methods in the primary production and their relevance Can we reduce Salmonella prevalence in chicken flocks to zero? The challenge of managing health in an integrated business Managing disease without feed grade preventative antimicrobials 215 Managing disease with a limited number of therapeutic antimicrobials Formula for the future: nutrition or pathology? Biosecurity challenges Vaccination / immunization Genetics Feed quality Welfare impact on health Mycotoxins in poultry production: impact on animal performance and immunity Impact of mycotoxins on poultry farming Natural occurrence of mycotoxins in poultry feeds and strategies for prevention Keyword index Amazon Ordering links: USA   Canada   UK & Europe (all deliver worldwide)

 

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