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9781402028021: Estimation of Microbial Protein Supply in Ruminants Using Urinary Purine Derivatives
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ISBN 10: 1402028024 ISBN 13: 9781402028021
Editorial: Springer, 2004

Sinopsis

The contribution of microbial protein in meeting the overall requirement for protein in ruminants is significant, but understanding the contribution of microbial protein to the nutrition of ruminant livestock has been hampered by the lack of simple and accurate methods for measuring microbial protein production in vivo.

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The Joint FAO/IAEA Division of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture has a long history of coordinating isotope aided research projects for improving animal productivity in developing countries. These projects have focused on enhancing the efficiency of animal production through better use of locally available feed resources and those that do not compete with human food. As a part of these efforts, the Joint Division has been actively involved in developing and simplifying approaches for measuring microbial protein supply to ruminant livestock. The contribution of microbial protein in meeting the overall requirement for protein in ruminants is significant, but understanding the contribution of microbial protein to the nutrition of ruminant livestock has been hampered by the lack of simple and accurate methods for measuring microbial protein production in vivo. A Consultants’ Meeting was held in 1995 in Vienna to explore the feasibility of using nuclear and related techniques to develop and validate new approaches for measuring microbial protein supply in ruminant animals. Based on the available information, the consultants considered that the purine derivative excretion method, which is non-invasive and both simple to use and inexpensive compared with other available methods, had the potential for use in developing countries. However, development of models for various animal species and breeds and their validation were required before this technique could be advocated for use.

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This book presents various models, describing the quantitative excretion of purine derivatives in urine, developed for various animal species and breeds, and their use for estimation of microbial protein supply in ruminant livestock. The progress made over the last decade in analytical methods for determining purine derivatives, and a unique approach for estimating microbial protein supply using spot urine samples are also described. This approach of using spot urine samples dispenses with quantitative recovery of urine, enabling its use by field and extension workers for evaluation of the nutritional status of farm animals. This book also highlights future areas of research. The information will help promote the efficient use of conventional and unconventional feed resources for meeting the huge demand for feed being imposed by the 'Livestock Revolution' taking place in developing countries. This book is a good source of reference for research workers, students and extension workers alike.

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Editorial
Springer
Año de publicación
2004
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Inglés
ISBN 10 
1402028024
ISBN 13 
9781402028021
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Número de páginas
224
Editor
Makkar Harinder P.S., Chen X.B.
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