Forage Quality, Evaluation, and Utilization

The information presented in this book provides an historical foundation as well as a review of state-of-the-art developments in forage science. Twenty-five years of progress in forage quality, evaluation, and utilization are detailed along with "cutting edge" research in this field. New directions for future research and development are explored. The text revolves around six major sections. These include: 1) Overview of Forage Science; 2) Identification and Quantitative Measurement of Forage Quality Components; 3) Intake as a Critical Element of Forage Quality; 4) Role of Digestion and Metabolism in Determining Forage Quality; 5) Integrating Concepts Affecting Changes in Forage Quality; and 6) Improving Forage Quality and Evaluation. Between three and six chapters contribute to the development of each major section topic. Nearly half of the chapters are co-authored by scientists at different institutions. Thus, different perspectives on a particular subject are brought out, even within the same chapter. In addition, chapter authors have attempted to define those areas where more information is needed and where new research efforts should concentrate.

• Format: Misc.
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0891185798
• ISBN13: 9780891185796
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Acsess