"Lactation in Farm Animals: Biology, Physiological Basis, Nutritional Requirements, and Modelization" ed. by Naceur M'Hamdi

This book, focusing on lactation in farm animals (biology, physiological basis, nutritional requirements, and modelization), presents invited papers from internationally recognized scientists. This book serves as an inspirational basis for both scientists and farmers.

Greater knowledge of lactation allows us to alter environmental, nutritional, and milking procedures, or general management to maximize production. This volume contains seven chapters covering the key topics related to milk production and lactation biology and physiology. The authors show that animals raised on a well-controlled nutrition regimen may have significant enhancement of succeeding lactations. Furthermore, the usefulness of a milk yield prediction system depends upon how accurately it can predict daily milking patterns and its ability to adjust to factors affecting supply. Milk yield prediction models have proven helpful for genetic analysis and for bio-economic modeling.


Contents
1.Lactation Strategies and Milk Composition in Pinnipeds
2.Lactation Performance of Small Ruminants in the Maghreb Region
3.Nutrition for Lactation of Dairy Sheep
4.Probiotic Supplement Improves the Health Status and Lactation Performance in Dairy Animals
5.Relationship between Body Condition Score, Milk Yield, Reproduction, and Biochemical Parameters in Dairy Cows
6.Mathematical Modeling of Lactation Curves: A Review of Parametric Models
7.Optimization of Milking Frequency in Dairy Ruminants