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Ruminant physiology : digestion, metabolism, growth and reproduction /

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Corporate Author: International Symposium on Ruminant Physiology
Other Authors: Boomker, E. A. (Editor), Cronjé, P. (Pierre) (Editor), Henning, P. H. (Editor), Schultheiss, W. (Editor), Van der Walt, J. G. (Editor)
Format: Conference Proceeding eBook
Language:English
Published: Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK : CABI, 2000.
Subjects:
Ruminants > Physiology > Congresses.
Animal Nutrition (Physiology)
Animal Reproduction and Embryology, (New March 2000)
Digestion.
Growth.
Metabolism.
Nutrition physiology.
Physiology.
Reproduction.
Rumen metabolism.
Ruminants.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Integration of Learning and Metabolic Signals into a Theory of Dietary Choice and Food Intake / J.M. Forbes and F.D. Provenza
  • Mathematical Models of Food Intake and Metabolism in Ruminants / A.W. Illius, N.S. Jessop and M. Gill
  • Control of Salivation and Motility of the Reticulorumen by the Brain in Sheep / W.L. Grovum and J.S. Gonzalez
  • Molecular Ecology and Diversity in Gut Microbial Ecosystems / R.I. Mackie, R.I. Aminov, B.A. White and C.S. McSweeney
  • Microbial Adherence to the Plant Cell Wall and Enzymatic Hydrolysis / C.W. Forsberg, E. Forano and A. Chesson
  • The Microbial Ecology and Physiology of Ruminal Nitrogen Metabolism / M. Morrison
  • Tissue, Cellular and Molecular Aspects of Peptide Absorption and Utilization / K.E. Webb, Jr
  • Influence of Gastrointestinal Metabolism on Substrate Supply to the Liver / C.J. Seal and D.S. Parker
  • The Liver : Integrator of Nitrogen Metabolism / G.E. Lobley, G.D. Milano and J.G. van der Walt
  • Adipose Tissue : Beyond an Energy Reserve / R.G. Vernon and K.L. Houseknecht
  • Regulation of Growth and Metabolism During Postnatal Development / B.H. Breier, M.H. Oliver and B.W. Gallaher
  • Direct Effects of Photoperiod on Lipid Metabolism, Leptin Synthesis and Milk Secretion in Adult Sheep / Y. Chilliard and F. Bocquier
  • Muscle Growth and Genetic Regulation / J.J. Bass, M. Sharma, J. Oldham and R. Kambadur
  • Control and Manipulation of Hyperplasia and Hypertrophy in Muscle Tissue / P.J. Buttery, J.M. Brameld and J.M. Dawson
  • Regulation of Protein Synthesis for Wool Growth / N.R. Adams, S. Liu and D.G. Masters
  • Regulation of Macronutrient Partitioning between Maternal and Conceptus Tissues in the Pregnant Ruminant / A.W. Bell and R.A. Ehrhardt
  • The Thermal Physiology of the Ruminant Fetus / H. Laburn, A. Faurie and D. Mitchell
  • Regulation of Nutrient Partitioning During Lactation : Homeostasis and Homeorhesis Revisited / D.E. Bauman
  • The Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF) System in the Mammary Gland : Role for IGFBP-3 Binding Protein / C.R. Baumrucker
  • Integrating the Effects of Genotype and Nutrition on Utilization of Body Reserves During Lactation of Dairy Cattle / J.P. McNamara
  • Genetic Manipulation of Ruminant Biochemistry and Physiology for Improved Productivity : Current Status and Future Potential / K.A. Ward
  • Genetics of Rumen Microorganisms : Gene Transfer, Genetic Analysis and Strain Manipulation / H.J. Flint and K.P. Scott
  • Nutrient-Gene Interaction s: Future Potential and Applications / P.B. Cronjé
  • Host Resistance to Gastrointestinal Parasites of Sheep / S.J. McClure, D.L. Emery and J.W. Steel
  • Host Resistance to Fleece Rot and Blowfly Strike / I.G. Colditz and R.L. Tellam
  • Host Resistance to Mastitis / K. Persson Waller.