Living gut, The
Gastrointestinal system Animal nutrition
Nottingham University Press
2008
2nd ed.
EISBN 1904761763
Copyright; Contents; 1: Introduction; 2: The gastro-intestinal tract; 3: Gut bacteria and immunity; 4: Infections of the digestive tract; 5: Analysing gut microbial populations; 6: Bio-active feed ingredients; 7: Live yeast; 8: Enzymes; 9: Probiotics/live bacterial supplementation; 10: Prebiotics/gut active carbohydrates; 11: Acids; 12: Botanicals/phytogenics; References; Index
Fully revised and updated, this study is a significant contribution to the understanding of animal nutrition, health, and productivity. Covering an array of modern topics?from the biology of the gastrointestinal tract and the analysis of microbial populations to understanding bio-feed ingredients and the use of enzymes, oliosaccarides, probiotics, and organic acids to replace antibiotics in animal diets?this is a must-have reference for anyone involved in the animal sciences.
Fully revised and updated, this study is a significant contribution to the understanding of animal nutrition, health, and productivity. Covering an array of modern topics?from the biology of the gastrointestinal tract and the analysis of microbial populations to understanding bio-feed ingredients and the use of enzymes, oliosaccarides, probiotics, and organic acids to replace antibiotics in animal diets?this is a must-have reference for anyone involved in the animal sciences.
