Principles of Animal Nutrition

Animal nutrition is a crucial aspect that affects not only the health of the animals but also human health and the environment. Recently there has been an increased awareness and concern about animal health due to the rising incidence of chronic noncommunicable diseases linked to the nutritional quality of food. Moreover with the growing concern about climate change animal nutrition has gained additional importance as it can contribute to reducing the environmental impact of animal production. This book explores the most important effects and possibilities of animal nutrition including improving animal health enhancing the nutritional value of animal products for human consumption and reducing the environmental impact of animal production. It also examines the role of enzymes in animal nutrition and food production providing useful insights for researchers students and professionals in the field of veterinary sciences animal husbandry zoology and biochemistry.