ANIMAL NUTRITION AND FEED SCIENCE T3 - COLLECTIVE WORK

Concern for human health, the consumer of animal products, and animal welfare require continuous monitoring of the nutritional value and quality of feed and feed additives. It is also necessary to improve the system for ensuring their safety. Feed and feed additives are crucial to meeting the nutritional needs of animals, affecting their performance, health, utility traits, and the quality of animal products obtained, such as milk, meat, and eggs.

• Nutritional values of various feed materials, single feeds, and compound feeds.
• Methods of obtaining feed and feed additives.
• Methods of conservation and processing of feed.
• Presence of antinutritional substances and their impact on animal health.
• Chemical compounds and biotechnological preparations supporting effective animal production.
• Issues arising from the latest changes in EU regulations on feed and hygiene.
• Veterinary supervision of feed production.

This book is a compendium of knowledge on animal nutrition, taking into account both theoretical and practical aspects. The authors, specialists in the field of animal science and veterinary medicine, present comprehensive information on the nutritional values of feed, methods of obtaining and processing them, and the impact of nutrition on the health and productivity of animals. Particular emphasis is placed on issues related to feed safety and the protection of the health of consumers of animal products.

The publication also discusses issues related to feed from genetically modified plants, which is an important element in the context of producing safe food for humans. The reader will also find information on the latest legal regulations on feed and hygiene rules in feed production. This book is an invaluable source of knowledge for students, employees of agricultural advisory centers, feed manufacturers, and animal breeders.

Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, known for its high-quality scientific publications, provides readers with a textbook that combines tradition and modernity in the field of animal nutrition. This book is the result of the work of a team of experienced scientists and practitioners who present complex issues of animal nutrition in an accessible way. As a result, the textbook is not only a source of knowledge but also an inspiration for further research and exploration in this dynamically developing field.

The textbook is addressed to students of biology and animal breeding, biotechnology, veterinary medicine, agricultural and animal science faculties. It will also be helpful for employees of agricultural advisory centers, feed and feed additive manufacturers, livestock and companion animal breeders. It may also be of interest to hobbyists and lovers of various species of domestic animals and consumers.