Minerals in Animal and Human Nutrition / Edition 2

ISBN-13: 9780444513670 Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Publication date: 07/31/2003 Edition description: REV Pages: 660 Product dimensions: 6.69(w) x 9.45(h) x (d) This comprehensive textbook and reference manual presents concise, up-to-date information on mineral nutrition for livestock and poultry, as well as comparative aspects with laboratory animals and humans. Chapters are organized by established and most common minerals, and present information on each mineral's history, properties, distribution, and natural sources, as well as their requirements, metabolism, functions, deficiencies, supplementation methods, and toxicity for various animals. Those minerals for which naturally occurring deficiencies or excesses are known to be of economic importance are emphasized. A unique feature of this book is the description of the practical implications of mineral deficiencies and excesses, and of the conditions that might result. A large number of classic photographs illustrate miner