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The Rumen Protozoa

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  1. Alan G. Williams

    1. Rumen Microbiology Section Department of Biological Science and Technology, Hannah Research Institute, Ayr, Scotland, UK

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  2. Geoffrey S. Coleman

    1. Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetic Research, Babraham, Cambridge, UK

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Part of the book series: Brock Springer Series in Contemporary Bioscience (BROCK/SPRINGER)

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Introduction

    • Alan G. Williams, Geoffrey S. Coleman
    Pages 1-3

  3. Identification and Classification of Entodiniomorphid Protozoa

    • Alan G. Williams, Geoffrey S. Coleman
    Pages 4-85

  4. The Holotrich Ciliates

    • Alan G. Williams, Geoffrey S. Coleman
    Pages 86-132

  5. Methods Used for the Separation and the Cultivation of Rumen Protozoa

    • Alan G. Williams, Geoffrey S. Coleman
    Pages 133-164

  6. Association of Bacteria and Fungi with Rumen Ciliates

    • Alan G. Williams, Geoffrey S. Coleman
    Pages 165-172

  7. Metabolism of Entodiniomorphid Protozoa

    • Alan G. Williams, Geoffrey S. Coleman
    Pages 173-235

  8. Structure of Entodiniomorphid Protozoa and its Relationship to Function

    • Alan G. Williams, Geoffrey S. Coleman
    Pages 236-255

  9. Metabolism of Holotrich Protozoa

    • Alan G. Williams, Geoffrey S. Coleman
    Pages 256-299

  10. Factors Affecting Protozoal Populations In vivo

    • Alan G. Williams, Geoffrey S. Coleman
    Pages 300-316

  11. Role of Protozoa in the Rumen

    • Alan G. Williams, Geoffrey S. Coleman
    Pages 317-347

  12. Effect of Ciliate Protozoa on the Productivity of the Host Ruminant

    • Alan G. Williams, Geoffrey S. Coleman
    Pages 348-360

  13. Protozoa and Health of the Host Animal

    • Alan G. Williams, Geoffrey S. Coleman
    Pages 361-367

  14. The Flagellate Protozoa in the Rumen

    • Alan G. Williams, Geoffrey S. Coleman
    Pages 368-371

  15. Back Matter

    Pages 372-442
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About this book

All ruminants are dependent on the microorganisms that live in their forestomach - the rumen - to break down ingested feed constituents into a form that the host animal can utilize. Protozoa are part of this complex ruminal population and are essential for the nutritional well-being and productivity of the host ruminant. Over 30 different genera (nearly 300 species) of protozoa from the rumen ecosystem have been described since their initial discovery nearly 150 years ago. This book brings together, for the first time, the available information on these protozoa. It comprehensively describes the characteristic anatomical features of value for their identification and includes detailed sections on techniques and methodologies for the isolation and cultivation of these fastidious, oxygen-sensitive microorganisms. Their occurrence, biochemistry, physiology, and role in the ruminal ecosystem are fully reviewed. Particular emphasis is given to potential improvement of the nutrition and productivity of the host ruminant through manipulation of the protozoal population and its activities.
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Rumen Microbiology Section Department of Biological Science and Technology, Hannah Research Institute, Ayr, Scotland, UK

    Alan G. Williams

  • Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetic Research, Babraham, Cambridge, UK

    Geoffrey S. Coleman

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Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Rumen Protozoa

  • Authors: Alan G. Williams, Geoffrey S. Coleman

  • Series Title: Brock Springer Series in Contemporary Bioscience

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-2776-2

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. 1992

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4612-7664-7Published: 19 September 2011

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4612-2776-2Published: 06 December 2012

  • Series ISSN: 1432-0061

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 441

  • Topics: Zoology, Ecology

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