Advances in Nutritional Technology 2001

The last few years have seen an awesome proliferation of knowledge regarding the effects of feed processing on the nutritive quality of dietary ingredients and hence on the productive performance of livestock. This knowledge, coupled with advances in - enzyme - biotechnology, has led to exciting new possibilities for nutrition technology. A forum of speakers was gathered during the 14th VICTAM Utrecht 2001 Exhibition & Trade Fair to discuss the theme 'Nutritional Technology' in a series of five different sessions: feed formulation, emerging processing technologies, ingredient characteristics, additives and feed & food safety. The principle objective of the Conference was to bring together experts in the field of ingredient evaluation and feed processing with day-to-day practical nutritionists, the latter being experienced in nutritional requirements, whereas the former knows about the short-comings and possibilities of feed plant facilities. These Proceedings of the 1st World Feed Conference (November 7-8 2001, Utrecht, The Netherlands) will serve as a text book and a valuable source of reference to those involved in the animal feed industry, University staff and students, as well as centres of education where nutritional technology is taught.