The Neonatal Pig : Gastrointestinal Physiology and Nutrition

The Neonatal Pig : Gastrointestinal Physiology and Nutrition

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  • 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 360 p.
  • 言語 ENG
  • 商品コード 9781897676172
  • DDC分類 636.40852

Full Description

This book covers anatomy & histology of the gastrointestinal tract, & postnatal growth & functional maturation of the gastrointestinal system in neonatal pigs. Also nutrition & metabolism during early postnatal period & issues concerning creep feeding & early weaning diets. Gastrointestinal disorders during pre- & post-weaning periods & the use of piglets as experimental models for studying such topics as total parenteral nutrition & prenatal growth retardation in human infants are discussed.

Contents

Preface * Anatomy and histology of the gastrointestinal tract * Growth and ontogeny of the gastrointestinal tract * Gastrointestinal regulatory peptides * Gastrointestinal innervation and motility * Gastrointestinal secretory function * Digestion and absorption * Nutrition and metabolism of neonatal pigs * Composition of porcine milk * Early weaning diets and feed additives * Gastrointestinal disorders in neonatal pigs * The piglet as a model for studying parenteral nutrition * The piglet as a model for studying intrauterine growth retardation * Appendix * Index