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Biochemical and physiological determinants of feed efficiency in dairy cattle
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Biochemical and physiological determinants of feed efficiency in dairy cattle
About this book
The energetic, physiological or metabolic efficiency of an animal depends on various factors, including the ingredients and physical form of the animal's diet; the bacterial population in their digestive tract; and the interactions between their hormones, receptors, organs and metabolism patterns. In this chapter, we give a brief review of the physiology and biochemistry of the cow, and then offer an overview of the development of the biology of lactation as a research field, with particular emphasis on the growing role of genetics. Section 4 then discusses a case study on the biochemical determinants of feed efficiency in dairy cows, and finally Section 5 explores the effects of genetic variation on metabolism.
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Table of contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The physiological and biochemical makeup of a dairy animal
- 3 Development of the research field: a brief overview
- 4 A case study on the biochemical determinants of feed efficiency
- 5 Mechanisms and effects of simple genetic variation
- 6 Summary and conclusions
- 7 Future trends in research
- 8 Where to look for further information
- 9 References