Enzymes in Farm Animal Nutrition - Hardcover

by Michael R. Bedford (Editor), Gary G. Partridge (Editor), Milan Hruby (Editor)

From alpha-galactosidases to xylanases, Enzymes in Farm Animal Nutrition provides a comprehensive guide to all aspects associated with enzyme-supplemented animal feeds. It details the history and size of the feed enzyme market, before describing how feed enzymes are manufactured and employed in monogastric, aqua and ruminant diets.

This new edition explores considerable advances such as the use of enzymes in fish and shrimp diets, new understanding of how phytases function in the animal, NSPase research and enzymes' extended use in ruminant markets. It also:

• Provides comprehensive coverage of all topics relating to the production, use, and co-operativity and analysis of feed enzymes;
• Is fully updated throughout, revealing significant developments such as new methods to deliver enzymes (formulations, encapsulations, and liquid spray systems) and advances in enzyme analysis;
• Includes brand new chapters on combinations of enzymes, antibiotic free diets and how to measure response in feed enzyme trials.

Covering biochemistry, enzymology and characteristics relevant to animal feed use, this book forms a valuable resource for academics and students of animal nutrition and production, as well as professionals in the animal feed industry.