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Sustainable Swine Nutrition

ISBN: 978-1-118-48585-9

November 2012

Wiley-Blackwell

508 pages

Description

Finding sustainable means of swine nutrition is important to both pork industry personnel and the environment alike. This reference comprehensively covers the most recent advancements in sustainability that results in more efficient diets, thus reducing both production costs and waste. Chapters include information on alternative feedstuffs, feed additives, bioavailabity of nutrients, and management of wastes and odors. Written by internationally recognized experts in the field, Sustainable Swine Nutrition will be a valuable reference for those involved in all aspects of pork production.

  • Comprehensively covers the most recent advancements in sustainability to promote reduced pork production costs and waste
  • Covers recent topics such as alternative feedstuffs, feed additives, and bioavalability
  • Discusses environmental topics such as waste and odor management
  • Written by an international team of experts in the field
About the Author
Lee I. Chiba is Professor of Animal Sciences in the Department of Animal Sciences at Auburn University.