Mathematical Modelling in Animal Nutrition

Mathematical Modelling in Animal Nutrition Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Linear Models for Determining Digestibility
3. Non-linear Functions in Animal Nutrition
4. Interesting Simple Dynamic Growth Models
5. The Dilemma in Models of Intake Regulation: Mechanistic or Empirical
6. Models to Measure and Interpret Exchange of Metabolites Across the Capillary Bed of Intact Organs
7. Modelling Protozoal Metabolism and Volatile Fatty Acid Production in the Rumen
8. Modelling Methane Emissions from Farm Livestock
9. Supporting Measurements Required for Evaluation of Greenhouse Gas Emission Models for Enteric Fermentation and Stored Animal Manure
10. Data Capture: Development of a Mobile Open-circuit Ventilated Hood System for Measuring Real-time Gaseous Emissions in Cattle
11. Efficiency of Amino Acid Utilization in Simple-stomached Animals and Humans – a Modelling Approach
12. Compartmental Models of Protein Turnover to Resolve Isotope Dilution Data
    Assessment of Protein and Amino Acid Requirements in Adult Mammals, with Specific Focus on Cats, Dogs and Rabbits
13. Mathematical Representation of the Partitioning of Retained Energy in the Growing Pig
14. Aspects of Energy Metabolism and Energy Partitioning in Broiler Chickens
15. Modelling Phosphorus Metabolism
16. Methodological Considerations for Measuring Phosphorus Utilization in Pigs
17. The Prediction of the Consequences of Pathogen Challenges on the Performance of Growing Pigs
18. Factors Regulating Feed Efficiency and Nutrient Utilization in Beef Cattle
19. Models of Nutrient Utilization by Fish and Potential Applications for Fish Culture Operations
20. Integrated Approaches to Evaluate Nutritional Strategies for Dairy Cows
21. Modelling Lactation Potential in an Animal Model
22. The Diary of Molly
23. Modelling Sugarcane Utilization by Dairy Cows in the Tropics
24. Simulation Exercises for Animal Science MSc Students: Rumen Digestion and Pig Growth

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