Principles of Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology
- D.V. Reddy 3rd edition

Master the science behind the ration. This textbook is the primary authority on the biological and chemical processes that convert raw feed into animal life and productivity. It is meticulously designed to provide a rock-solid foundation in Nutritional Physiology, Metabolism, and the Evaluation of Feedstuffs, making it the "Gold Standard" for the undergraduate veterinary curriculum.
Core Features
Nutritional Biochemistry: Comprehensive exploration of the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Lipids, specifically comparing Ruminant vs. Non-Ruminant pathways.
Energy & Protein Evaluation: Detailed breakdown of how energy is partitioned in the animal body (Gross, Digestible, Metabolizable, and Net Energy) and the concepts of Biological Value and Protein Efficiency Ratio (PER).
Feed Technology & Processing: An in-depth look at how physical and chemical treatments (grinding, pelleting, extrusion, alkali treatment) alter the nutritive value of straw and grains.
Anti-Nutritional Factors: Critical information on naturally occurring toxins in feeds (like Gossypium in cottonseed or HCN in sorghum) and the technical methods to neutralize them.
Feed Analysis: Practical guidance on the Weende System of Proximate Analysis and the more modern Van Soest Method for fiber fractioning (NDF/ADF).