Mathematical modelling is increasingly applicable to the practical sciences. Here, mathematical approaches are applied to the study of mechanisms of digestion and metabolism in primary animal species. Farmed animals - ruminants, pigs, poultry and fish are comprehensively covered, as well as sections on companion animals. Common themes between species, such as energy and amino acid metabolism, are explored with a worldwide approach. Leading researchers from around the world have contributed to France and Kebreab's volume to provide an integrated approach to mathematical modelling in animal nutrition.
Author(s): James France, Ermias Kebreab
Edition: First
Publisher: CABI
Year: 2008
Language: English
Pages: 640
Contents......Page 5
Contributors......Page 8
Foreword......Page 11
Acknowledgement......Page 13
1. Introduction......Page 15
2. Linear Models for Determining Digestibility......Page 26
3. Non-linear Functions in Animal Nutrition......Page 61
4. Interesting Simple Dynamic Growth Models......Page 103
5. The Dilemma in Models of Intake Regulation: Mechanistic or Empirical......Page 135
6. Models to Measure and Interpret Exchange of Metabolites Across the Capillary Bed of Intact Organs......Page 156
7. Modelling Protozoal Metabolism and Volatile Fatty Acid Production in the Rumen......Page 184
8. Modelling Methane Emissions from Farm Livestock......Page 203
9. Supporting Measurements Required for Evaluation of Greenhouse Gas Emission Models for Enteric Fermentation and Stored Animal Manure......Page 218
10. Data Capture: Development of a Mobile Open-circuit Ventilated Hood System for Measuring Real-time Gaseous Emissions in Cattle......Page 239
11. Efficiency of Amino Acid Utilization in Simple-stomached Animals and Humans – a Modelling Approach......Page 255
12. Compartmental Models of Protein Turnover to Resolve Isotope Dilution Data......Page 268
13. Assessment of Protein and Amino Acid Requirements in Adult Mammals, with Specific Focus on Cats, Dogs and Rabbits......Page 309
14. Mathematical Representation of the Partitioning of Retained Energy in the Growing Pig......Page 330
15. Aspects of Energy Metabolism and Energy Partitioning in Broiler Chickens......Page 353
16. Modelling Phosphorus Metabolism......Page 367
17. Methodological Considerations for Measuring Phosphorus Utilization in Pigs......Page 384
18. The Prediction of the Consequences of Pathogen Challenges on the Performance of Growing Pigs......Page 412
19. Factors Regulating Feed Efficiency and Nutrient Utilization in Beef Cattle......Page 433
20. Models of Nutrient Utilization by Fish and Potential Applications for Fish Culture Operations......Page 456
21. Integrated Approaches to Evaluate Nutritional Strategies for Dairy Cows......Page 476
22. Modelling Lactation Potential in an Animal Model......Page 499
23. The Diary of Molly......Page 521
24. Modelling Sugarcane Utilization by Dairy Cows in the Tropics......Page 540
25. Simulation Exercises for Animal Science MSc Students: Rumen Digestion and Pig Growth......Page 558
B......Page 581
D......Page 582
F......Page 583
L......Page 584
M......Page 585
P......Page 586
S......Page 587
W......Page 588
