The voluntary food intake of farm animals / J.M. Forbes.

CONTENTS

Introduction
significance of voluntary food intake
main features of eating
methods of measuring food intake
e.tc

Review of theories of food intake control
single-factor theories
multiple-factor theories
summary

Negative feedback pathways
oropharyngeal receptors
mechanoreceptors in stomach and intestines
e.tc

Central nervous control
lesioning studies
electrical stimulation
chemical stimulation
e.tc

Effects of physiological state and animal productivity
growth
fattening
oestrus
e.tc

Dietary factors affecting intake
digestibility and energy concentration
protein
amino acid deficiency and imbalance
e.tc

Environmental factors affecting intake
environmental temperature
photoperiod
social factors
e.tc

Intake of fresh and conserved grass
measurement of intake at pasture
herbage intake
conserved forages
summary

Prediction of voluntary intake
pigs
poultry
ruminants
summary

Manipulation of voluntary intake
pigs
poultry
ruminants
summary

Includes Bibliography and index