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THE WEANER PIG NUTRITION AND MANAGEMENT

by M.A. Varley; J. Wiseman

Published by Cabi Publishing. 1st. 2000

Very good condition. All of the scientific disciplines involved in the pre- and post- weaning biology of the piglet, concentrating on growth/development, nutrition, immunology/health, ethology and the physical environment. Glazed boards. 336 pages.

Spine and corners bumped and rubbed. Last few pages have corners creased. Textblock slightly marked else contents fine.

ISBN: 0851995322
Stock no. 1324889

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Contents

  • Contributors
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • 1. Growth of the Young Weaned Pig
  • 2. Energy Requirements of the Young Pig
  • 3.Protein and Amino Acid Requirements of Weaner Pigs
  • 4. Starch Digestion in Piglets
  • 5. Non-starch Polysaccharides in the Diets of Young Weaned Piglets
  • 6. Individual Feed Intake of Group-housed Weaned Pigs and Health Status
  • 7. The Weaner Pigs - Enzymes and Biotechnology for the Future
  • 8. Liquid Feeding for the Young Piglet
  • 9. Digestive Physiology and Development in Pigs
  • 10. Enteric Immunity and Gut Health
  • 11. Enteric and Respiratory Diseases in the Young Weaned Piglet
  • 12. Gut Health: Practical Considerations
  • 13. Aerial Pollutants from Weaner Production
  • 14. Behaviour of the Young Weaner Pig
  • 15. Practical Management and Housing of the Young Weaned Piglet
  • 16. Weaning Systems in Relation to Disease
  • 17. Weaning in Practice
  • Index

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