This specially curated collection features five reviews of current and key research on crops as livestock feed.The first chapter reviews the impact of feeding ruminants cereal grains on animal physiology and health. The chapter explores the use of starch-containing cereal grains as a feedstuff to improve animal efficiency and performance, as well as to reduce the environmental footprint of ruminant animal production.The second chapter discusses key environm...

This specially curated collection features four reviews of current and key research on metabolic disorders in dairy cattle.The first chapter reviews the prevalence, etiology and effects of ruminal acidosis, as well as ways to counteract it through regulation of ruminal pH. The chapter includes a case study on subacute rumen acidosis (SARA) in the post-partum phase of the transition period.The second chapter assesses the main pathways for rumen fermentation ...

Reviews advances in understanding the role of different types of rumen microbiota such as archea, anaerobic fungi, viruses and the rumen wall microbial communityCovers both the way the rumen processes fibre and protein and factors affecting outputs such as energy (affecting animal health), lipids (affecting meat and milk quality) and methane emissions (affecting environmental impact)Comprehensive review of the range of nutritional strategies ...

The 'Murder Mystery - Boxed Set: 800+ Whodunit Mysteries, True Crime Stories & Action Thrillers' stands as a monumental anthology that spans a broad spectrum of the genre, encapsulating the evolution and diversity of mystery writing from the classic detective tales of the 19th century to the intricate plots of the early 20th century. This collection showcases a rich variety of literary styles and thematic undertakings, bringing together some of the genre's most compelling narratives withou...

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A collection of essays from my Knoxville Focus newspaper column, "The Doctor Is In." I write for joy rather than an assignment, because my real job is practicing internal medicine and geriatrics. These essays were often prompted by patients' stories shared with me over forty years of medical care. The essays are in no particular order. I've tried to mix humorous stories with others focused on science, medicine, history, philosophy, spirituality, art, travel, and yes, some politics. Each es...

Growing Older Doesn't Mean Growing OldThe greatest obstacle to aging well isn't your age—it's the story you've been telling yourself about it.People quietly convince themselves they're slowing down, running out of time, or no longer capable of becoming something more. The mantra becomes "I'm getting old," as though decline is simply part of the deal. Those beliefs shape the choices they make, the opportunities they pursue, and ultimately the life they creat...