"It is the most comprehensive textbook covering nutrition of animals available in the UK by far. It is accessible, up-to-date and easy to understand. It is an excellent support for all students studying animal nutrition."
- Dr Henry Greathead, University of Leeds

Animal Nutrition is the market-leading core text for undergraduates studying Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Biology and Biochemistry. It also provides a standard reference text for agricultural advisers, animal nutritionists and manufacturers of animal feeds.

The latest edition of this classic text continues to provide a clear and comprehensive introduction to the science and practice of animal nutrition. The text is supported by key experimental evidence throughout. Quantitative aspects of the subject are clearly explained and illustrated by worked examples. Chapters with mathematical calculations include problems and solutions to aid student learning.

The new edition of Animal Nutrition comes with:

• Detailed analysis of the components of foods - carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and minerals.
• Expansive material on the digestion and metabolism of nutrients and quantification of nutrients supplied by foods.
• Updated and revised nutrient requirements of animals and description of the foods commonly given to animals, including novel foods such as insects.
• This edition includes nutritional topics related to molecular biology, the environment, and companion animals - dog and cat nutrition has been expanded.
• Contribution of animal products to human nutrition, including their effects on health.
• Each chapter now has a set of questions to assist with revision of the chapter topic.
• Summary section at the end of each chapter allows students to recap the material.
• The Appendix provides solutions to all end-chapter numerical questions.

The late P McDonald was formerly Head of the Department of Agricultural Biochemistry at the Edinburgh School of Agriculture. The late R A Edwards was formerly Head of the Department of Animal Nutrition at the Edinburgh School of Agriculture. J F D Greenhalgh is Emeritus Professor of Animal Production and Health at the University of Aberdeen. C A Morgan was formerly animal nutritionist at the Scottish Agricultural College, Edinburgh. L A Sinclair is Professor of Animal Science at Harper Adams University. R G Wilkinson is Principal Lecturer in Ruminant Nutrition at Harper Adams University.

The late P McDonald was formerly Head of the Department of Agricultural Biochemistry at the Edinburgh School of Agriculture.
The late R A Edwards was formerly Head of the Department of Animal Nutrition at the Edinburgh School of Agriculture.
J F D Greenhalgh is Emeritus Professor of Animal Production and Health at the University of Aberdeen.
C A Morgan was formerly animal nutritionist at the Scottish Agricultural College, Edinburgh.
L A Sinclair is Professor of Animal Science at Harper Adams University.
R G Wilkinson is Principal Lecturer in Ruminant Nutrition at Harper Adams University.

The latest edition of Animal Nutrition has been updated thoroughly to provide a clear and comprehensive introduction to the science and practice of animal nutrition. This classic, market-leading text is a trusted resource for undergraduates studying Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Biology and Biochemistry. It is supported by key experimental evidence throughout about modern advancements in animal food nourishment, composition of foods and feeding standards for dairy and beef cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry, horses, and cats and dogs.

It is split into six main sections covering: The components of food; The digestion and metabolism of nutrients; Quantifying the nutrient content of foods: digestibility, energy and protein values; The nutrient requirements of animals; The nutritional characteristics of foods; and Animal products and human nutrition. Quantitative aspects of the subject are clearly explained and illustrated by worked examples. Problems have been added to all chapters to aid student learning and the appendices include solutions to all chapter-end numeric questions.

This edition includes nutritional topics related to molecular biology, the environment, and companion animals - dog and cat nutrition has been expanded. Under nutrient requirements of animals, usage of novel foods such as insects has also been added. Chapter-end summaries and questions allow students to recap and test their knowledge of the chapter topic.

Preface

Part 1

THE COMPONENTS OF FOODS

1 The animal and its food
1.1 Water
1.2 Dry matter and its components
1.3 Analysis and composition of foods
Summary
Questions
Further reading

2 Carbohydrates
2.1 Classification of carbohydrates
2.2 Monosaccharides
2.3 Monosaccharide derivatives
2.4 Oligosaccharides
2.5 Polysaccharides
2.6 Lignin
Summary
Questions
Further reading

3 Lipids
3.1 Classification of lipids
3.2 Fats
3.3 Glycolipids
3.4 Phospholipids
3.5 Waxes
3.6 Steroids
3.7 Terpenes
Summary
Questions
Further reading

4 Proteins, nucleic acids and other nitrogenous compounds
4.1 Proteins
4.2 Amino acids
4.3 Peptides
4.4 Structure of proteins
4.5 Properties of proteins
4.6 Classification of proteins
4.7 Nucleic acids
4.8 Other important nitrogenous compounds
4.9 Nitrates
4.10 Alkaloids
Summary
Questions
Further reading

5 Vitamins
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Fat-soluble vitamins
5.3 The vitamin B complex
5.4 Vitamin C
5.5 Hypervitaminosis
5.6 Vitamins and gene expression
Summary
Questions
Further reading

6 Minerals
6.1 Functions of minerals
6.2 Natural and supplementary sources of minerals
6.3 Acid-base balance
6.4 Major elements
6.5 Trace elements
6.6 Other elements
Summary
Questions
Further reading

Part 2

THE DIGESTION AND METABOLISM OF NUTRIENTS

7 Enzymes
7.1 Classification of enzymes
7.2 Nature of enzymes
7.3 Mechanism of enzyme action
7.4 Specific nature of enzymes
7.5 Factors affecting enzyme activity
7.6 Nomenclature of enzymes
Summary
Questions
Further reading

8 Digestion
8.1 Digestion in monogastric mammals and fowl
8.2 Microbial digestion in ruminants and other herbivores
8.3 Alternative sites of microbial digestion
8.4 Nutrient digestion and the environment
Summary
Questions
Further reading
Historical reference

9 Metabolism
9.1 Energy metabolism
9.2 Protein synthesis
9.3 Fat synthesis
9.4 Carbohydrate synthesis
9.5 Control of metabolism
Summary
Questions
Further reading

Part 3

QUANTIFYING THE NUTRIENT CONTENT OF FOODS: DIGESTIBILITY, ENERGY AND PROTEIN SUPPLY

10 Evaluation of feeds: digestibility
10.1 Measurement of digestibility
10.2 Validity of digestibility coefficients
10.3 Digestibility in different sections of the digestive tract
10.4 Factors affecting digestibility
10.5 Measurement of mineral availability
Summary
Questions
Further reading

11 Evaluation of foods: energy content of foods and energy partition
11.1 Energy demand
11.2 Energy supply and partition
11.3 Animal calorimetry: methods of measuring heat production and energy retention
11.4 Utilisation of metabolisable energy
Summary
Questions
Further reading

12 Evaluation of foods: systems for expressing energy supply and requirements
12.1 Energy systems and energy models
12.2 Energy systems for ruminants
12.3 Energy systems…