Ruminant Physiology: Digestion, Metabolism, Growth, and ReproductionPierre Cronjé The International Symposium on Ruminant Physiology (ISRP) is the premier forum for presentation and discussion of advances in knowledge of the physiology of ruminant animals. This book brings together edited versions of the keynote review papers presented at the symposium. |
Contents
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Mathematical Models of Food Intake and Metabolism in Ruminants | 21 |
Control of Salivation and Motility of the Reticulorumen by the Brain | 41 |
Molecular Ecology and Diversity in Gut Microbial Ecosystems | 61 |
Microbial Adherence to the Plant Cell Wall and Enzymatic Hydrolysis | 79 |
The Microbial Ecology and Physiology of Ruminal Nitrogen Metabolism | 99 |
Tissue Cellular and Molecular Aspects of Peptide Absorption | 117 |
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Ruminant Physiology: Digestion, Metabolism, Growth, and Reproduction Pierre Cronjé,E. A. Boomker No preview available - 2000 |
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