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Dynamics of Biological Systems, Chapter 7: Basics of Animal Growth

Published by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, St. Joseph, Michigan www.asabe.org

Citation:  Chapter 7, Pages 7.1-7.39 (doi:10.13031/2013.34922) in Chapter 7, pp. 7.1-7.39 . Copyright 2003 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, St. Joseph, Mich.
Authors:   John S. Cundiff and Kyle R. Mankin
Keywords:   Headings. 7.1 Introduction, 7.2 Composition, 7.2.1 Composition of Animals, 7.2.2 Comparison of Plant and Animal Composition, 7.2.3 Composition as a Function of Growth, 7.3 Nutrient Utilization and Requirements in Animals,

First paragraph. Understanding the basics of animal metabolism and growth is important to the industry of animal production. Biological Systems Engineers help synthesize the impacts of feed, environment, animal health, and handling systems on animal growth and subsequent product production.

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