The Roles of Amino Acid Chelates in Animal Nutrition

by H. DeWayne Ashemead

Overview

The latest research results on the roles of amino acid chelates in animal nutrition are covered in this book, with careful attention to scientific detail and accuracy. The book presents the work of 42 international contributors; and will interest nutritionists, veterinarians, and all those concerned with animal feeds and feeding programs—particularly those supplying mineral supplements to the diet in a form which can be absorbed readily and digested properly.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780815513124
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	12/31/1993
Series:	Noyes Series in Animal Behavior, Ecology, Conservation, and Management
Pages:	501
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

IntroductionSection 1: Amino Acid ChelationMinerals in Animal HealthFactors Which Affect the Intestinal Absorption of MineralsComparative Intestinal Absorption and Subsequent Metabolism of Metal Amino Acid Chelates and Inorganic Metal SaltsIncreasing Intestinal Disaccharidase Activity in the Small Intestine with Amino Acid ChelatesEvaluation of the Nutritional Efficiency of Amino Acid ChelatesAn Assessment of Long Term Feeding of Amino Acid ChelatesSection 2: CattleThe Use of Amino Acid Chelates to Enhance the Immune SystemThe Use of Amino Acid Chelates in Bovine Fertility and Embryonic ViabilityThe Role of Copper in Beef Cattle FertilityThe Use of Amino Acid Chelates in High Production Milk CowsThe Feeding of Amino Acid Chelate Supplements to Beef CalvesSection 3: SwineThe Role of Iron Amino Acid Chelate in Pig PerformanceThe Effect of Iron Amino Acid Chelate on the Prevention of AnemiaThe Effect of Amino Acid Chelated Iron in Pregnant and Lactating SowsImproving Reproductive Performance with Iron Amino Acid ChelateA Nutritional Approach to Maximizing Carcass LeannessSection 4: PoultryThe Effect of Amino Acid Chelates in Chick MortalityThe Dynamics of Feeding Amino Acid Chelates to BroilersGrowth Rates and Feed Conversion in Broiler Chicks Fed Amino Acid ChelatesThe use of Amino Acid Chelates in Growing TurkeysThe Role of Amino Acid Chelates in Overcoming the Malabsorption Syndrome in PoultryThe Value of Amino Acid Chelates in Egg ProductionThe Role of Amino Acid Chelated Magnesium in Egg ProductionSection 5: HorsesThe Effects of Amino Acid Chelates on Thoroughbred MaresCopper-Responsive Epiphysitis and Tendon Contracture in a FoalSection 6: FishThe Use of Amino Acid Chelates in Rainbow Trout Open-Formula DietsThe Use of Zinc Amino Acid Chelates in High Calcium and Phosphorous Diets of Rainbow TroutThe Effects of Iron Amino Acid Chelate in Culture Eels.Section 7: Summary and ConclusionSummary and ConclusionName IndexIndex

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The latest research results on the roles of amino acid chelates in animal nutrition are covered in this book, with careful attention to scientific detail and accuracy.