Many environmental pollutant chemicals have been now found to interfere in the actions of hormones and have been termed endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). They may act by altering hormone synthesis in the endocrine gland, by altering transport of the hormone to the target site or by interfering ...

This chapter discussed the different methods of estimating the net energy and protein requirements of rabbits during the different stages of production particularly during the lactation and pregnancy period for female rabbits. The effects of protein and energy intake and metabolism on the...

This third edition contains 18 chapters which discussed topics on the digestive physiology, feed formulation and product quality, as well as feeding strategies, feed processing, feed management around weaning and the relationship between nutrition and intestinal health of rabbits. Brand new to this ...

This chapter reviews the various functions of the human gut microbiata in relation to: (1) production and conversion of bioactive compounds; (2) regulation of the crypt-villus structure in the small intestine; (3) immune maturation; (4) prevention of pathogenic infections; (5) energy homeostasis,...

This chapter describes anatomical changes associated with energy metabolism in crop plants (such as in field crops) during photosynthesis, biological nitrogen fixation and nutrient assimilation.

This chapter describes anatomical adaptations in crops for improved pollination, and reduction in the amount of energy used for pollination, fertilization, seed production, seed maturity and ovule abortion.

The biochemical processes, the role of proteins and enzymes, metabolic detoxification, energy metabolism and the resistance of membranes to temperature, pressure, dessication and other environmental conditions in nematodes are discussed.

This book is comprised of 17 chapters focusing on rabbit nutrition and feeding. The first 12 chapters discuss the digestive system of the rabbit, digestion of sugars and starch, protein, fat and fibre digestion, energy and protein metabolism and requirements, minerals, vitamins and additives, feed...

This chapter describes the role of dietary energy, vitamins, minerals and toxic contaminants on the reproduction of domestic, zoo and wild animals.

The physiological processes of energy metabolism and hibernation which utilize amino acids and lipids as sources of energy are described.