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Download or read book Principles of Protein Nutrition of Ruminants written by J. Malcolm Asplund and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1994-03-14 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Principles of Protein Nutrition of Ruminants is a cutting-edge examination of the current state of knowledge in this important field. It explores current techniques and concepts, pointing out limitations to these techniques and introducing ideas and criticisms that will be useful in developing new paradigms for research. The scope of the book covers the whole spectrum of investigation from grazing behavior of wild ruminants to cellular and molecular phenomena. Unique aspects of the book include its emphasis on the energy status of the animal as the primary factor in affecting amino acid supply and its discussion of the nature of nitrogenous compounds in feedstuffs.