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Title Advances in zoology research. Volume 4 / Owen P. Jenkins, editor
Published [Hauppauge], N.Y. : Nova Science, ©2012

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Contents ADVANCES IN ZOOLOGY RESEARCH VOLUME 4 ; ADVANCES IN ZOOLOGY RESEARCH VOLUME 4 ; CONTENTS ; PREFACE ; UPDATE ABOUT NUTRITIONAL STRATEGIES IN FEEDLOT FOR PREVENTING RUMINAL ACIDOSIS ; ABSTRACT ; INTRODUCTION; 1. MALIC ACID/MALATE ; Effects on Ruminal Function ; Malate and Ruminal Population ; Malate and Methanogenesis ; Role of the Organic Acid in the Prevention of Ruminal Ph Changes ; Malate as Buffer of Ruminal PH ; Practical Issues Arising from the Use of Organic Acids in Beef Cattle ; 1. What is the Proper Chemical Form of Malate to Add to the Diet?
2. About the Proper Substrate or Method for Feeding Effects of Malate on Animal Health and Performance ; Growth Performance ; Blood Parameters ; 2. PROBIOTICS: YEAST ; Types of Yeast ; 1. Yeast Culture ; 2. Active Dry (Live) Yeast ; 3. Other Yeasts ; Yeast and the Rumen Environment ; Yeast and Ruminal Microbes ; Yeast and Ruminal pH ; Yeast and Lactic Acid ; Yeast and Volatile Fatty Acids (VFAs) ; Yeast and Methane Production ; Yeast and Nitrogen Metabolism ; Yeast Culture and Solid Component Digestion ; Effect of Yeast on Animal Health and Performance ; Growth Performance ; Blood Parameters
3. PLANT PRODUCTS Categories of Phytochemicals ; Bioactive Compounds and Their Effects on Rumen Environment ; Rumen Microorganism Population ; Rumen Bacteria ; Rumen Protozoa ; Volatile Fatty Acids (VFAs) production ; Ruminal N Metabolism ; Methane Production ; Current Questions to Answer about Phytochemicals ; How Does Diet Influence on Phytochemicals? ; Which Is the Proper Adaptation Period Needed for Maximum Effects? ; Which Is the Proper Method of Delivery? ; Effects of Phytochemicals on Animal Health and Performance ; Growth Performance ; Blood Parameters ; 4. GRAIN FEEDING
Grain Structure Main Characteristics of Grains ; Differences among Common Cereal Grain ; Ruminal Digestion of Starch ; Other Grain Components Associated to Starch Digestion ; Intestinal Digestion of Starch ; Effect of Type of Grain on Animal Health and Performance ; Growth Performance ; Blood Parameters ; 5. GRAIN PROCESSING ; Grain Processing Techniques ; Cold Physical Processing ; Thermal Processes ; Chemical Processing ; Enzymatic Processing ; Surfactants ; Not Only Grain Source Affects Application of Grain Processing ; Main Effects of Grain Processing on Animal Health and Performance
Growth Performance Blood Parameters ; REFERENCES ; ANALYZING APHID BEHAVIOUR IN A MULTITROPHIC ENVIRONMENT ; SUMMARY ; INTRODUCTION ; EFFECT OF ABIOTIC FACTORS ON APHID BEHAVIOUR ; INSECT-PLANT INTERACTIONS, CONSEQUENCES FOR APHID BEHAVIOUR ; ALTERATIONS ON APHID BEHAVIOUR DUE TO PLANT VIRUS INFECTION ; NATURAL ENEMIES AFFECT APHID BEHAVIOUR IN DIFFERENT WAYS ; CONCLUSION ; REFERENCES ; MECHANISMS DETERMINING BENTHIC ADULT DISTRIBUTIONS OF ESTUARINE AND COASTAL CRABS: ECOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS OF MEGALOPAE (REVIEW) ; ABSTRACT ; 1. INTRODUCTION
Notes Title from PDF title page (viewed on Apr. 2, 2013)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Zoology -- Research.
NATURE -- Animals -- General.
NATURE -- Animals -- Wildlife.
SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Zoology -- General.
Zoology -- Research
Form Electronic book
Author Jenkins, Owen P
ISBN 9781620811313
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