Enzymes in Farm Animal Nutrition

edited jointly by
Michael R. Bedford & Dr. Gary G. Partridge
Finnfeeds International, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
- published by CAB International 2001 -
Hardback 432 pages   List price: US$120.00   UK£60.00 currency conversions

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Synopsis

It is now well recognised that enzymes can be added to animal feeds to improve the efficiency of raw material digestion. This book provides a review of current knowledge of such enzymes, including their mode of action, interaction with intestinal physiology, economic and environmental impacts and application of technology into diets for different farm animal species.

• First book specifically on this topic
  
• Information of relevance to academic and industry research and development
• Practical guidance for commercial farming and feed companies
  
• Latest information on this fast-growing area of animal feed technology

Readership

Animal nutritionists and physiologists, both in academic research, teaching and in industry, farm livestock advisors, veterinarians, students and researchers in agriculture, animal science, nutrition of animals, physiology and veterinary medicine.

 

Contents

• The current feed enzyme market and likely trends
  C Sheppy
  
• Enzymology and other characteristics of cellulases and xylanases
  M K Bhat and G P Hazlewood
  
• Enzymatic characteristics of phytases as they relate to their use in animal feeds
  D D Maenz
  
• Analysis of feed enzymes
  B V McCleary
  
• Maize-factors affecting its digestibility and variability in its feeding value
  J D Summers
  
• Vegetable protein meals and the effects on enzymes
  J Thorpe and J D Beal
  
• Enzyme supplementation of poultry diets based on viscous cereals
  M Choct
  
• The role and efficacy of carbohydrase enzymes in pig (hogs, swine) nutrition by G Partridge this chapter covers...
  
  • Enzyme responses: Pigs vs. Poultry
  • Barley as a grain source for hogs
  • Response of hulled & hull-less barley to exogenous enzymes - pigs
  • Wheat, triticale and rye as grain sources for swine
  • Response of wheat, triticale and rye to exogenous enzymes in pigs
  • Maize and sorghum as grain sources for pigs
  • Response of maize and sorghum to exogenous enzymes in the pig
  • Implications for enzyme use in diet-induced disease syndromes
  • Future trends in enzyme research for pig appplications
• Interaction between cereal identity and fat quality and content in response to feed enzymes in broilers
  S Danicke
  
• Digestion of phosphorus and other nutrients – The role of phytases and factors influencing their activity
  E T Kornegay
  
• Enzymes in ruminant diets
  T A McAllister, A N Hristov, K A Beauchemin, L M Rode and K-J Cheng
  
• Microbial interactions in the response to exogenous enzyme utilization
  M Bedford and J Apajalahti
  
• Enzymes: Screening, expression, design and production
  K Clarkson, B Jones, R Bott, B Bower, G Chotani and T Becker
  
• Liquid application systems for feed enzymes
  P Steen
  
• Process stability and methods of detection of feed enzymes in complete diets
  M R Bedford, F G Silversides and W D Cowan
  
• Future horizons
  R R Marquardt and M Bedford
  
• Index

Review

Sixteen chapters review the actions of enzymes added to animal feed including their mode of action, interaction with intestinal physiology, economic and environmental impacts, and the application of technology into diets for different farm animal species. Particular attention is paid to the ruminant sector. A sampling of topics includes enzyme supplementation of poultry diets based on viscous cereals, the role and efficacy of carbohydrase enzymes in pig nutrition, microbial interactions in the response to exogenous enzyme utilization, and liquid application systems for feed enzymes.

Provides a review of current knowledge of enzymes, which are added to animal feeds, including their mode of action, interaction with intestinal physiology, and environmental impacts and application of technology into diets for different farm animal species.

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