An Introduction to Rumen Studies

Content: 
PERGAMON INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY of Science, Technology, Engineering and Social Studies, Page i
Other Pergamon Titles of Related Interest, Page ii
Front Matter, Page iii
Copyright, Page iv
Dedication, Page v
Preface, Pages vii-viii
Introduction to Introduction, Pages 1-2
CHAPTER 1 - The Rumen: An Introductory Outline, Pages 3-13
Introduction to Techniques, Pages 15-16
CHAPTER 2 - Analytical Procedures, Pages 17-30
CHAPTER 3 - Production and Passage of Substances in the Rumen, Pages 31-50
CHAPTER 4 - The Artificial Rumen, Pages 51-62,64
CHAPTER 5 - Compartmentation in the Rumen, Pages 65-82
Introduction to Metabolism, Pages 83-84
CHAPTER 6 - Energetics of Rumen Fermentation, Pages 85-106
CHAPTER 7 - The Rumen as an Ecological System, Pages 107-125
CHAPTER 8 - Synthetic Processes in the Rumen, Pages 127-150
CHAPTER 9 - Digestion of Carbohydrates, Pages 151-170
Introduction to General Approach to Rumen Studies, Pages 171-172
CHAPTER 10 - Transfer of Metabolic Hydrogen in the Rumen, Pages 173-189
CHAPTER 11 - Manipulation of Rumen Fermentation, Pages 191-206
CHAPTER 12 - Integrated Research and Value of Modelling, Pages 207-216
APPENDIX - Useful Information, Pages 217-223
REFERENCES, Pages 224-231
Index, Pages 233-236