Front Matter pp. 1–14 Published online: November 8, 2016 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-836-0_fm Citation | Full-text (278 KB)

Chapter 1 Update on phytate degradation pattern in thegastrointestinal tract of pigs and broiler chickens M. Rodehutscord, P. Rosenfelder pp. 15–32 Published online: November 8, 2016 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-836-0_1 Abstract | References | Full-text (184 KB)

Chapter 2 Relevance of gut microbiome and endogenous phosphatases on phytate breakdown in poultry – implications on phosphorus utilisation D. Józefiak, R.M. Engberg, A. Ptak pp. 33–44 Published online: November 8, 2016 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-836-0_2 Abstract | References | Full-text (118 KB)

Chapter 3 Reduction of phytate to tetrakisphosphate (IP4)to trisphosphate (IP3), or perhaps even lower,does not remove its antinutritive properties M.R. Bedford, C.L. Walk pp. 45–52 Published online: November 8, 2016 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-836-0_3 Abstract | References | Full-text (96 KB)

Chapter 4 Cellular myo-inositol metabolism K. Huber pp. 53–60 Published online: November 8, 2016 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-836-0_4 Abstract | References | Full-text (179 KB)

Chapter 5 Inositol diphosphates: an expanding repertoire of functions and regulation U. Padmanabhan, R.S. Kilari, L.J. Winward, S.T. Safrany pp. 61–86 Published online: November 8, 2016 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-836-0_5 Abstract | References | Full-text (452 KB)

Chapter 6 Low phytate nutrition – what is the pig and poultry industry doing to counter dietary phytate as an anti-nutrient and how is it being applied? P. Wilcock, C.L. Walk pp. 87–106 Published online: November 8, 2016 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-836-0_6 Abstract | References | Full-text (167 KB)

Chapter 7 Current and future amino acid formulation trends – phytate and phytase history and implications M.T. Kidd, T.S. Nelson, R.D. Brister, M. Donohue pp. 107–118 Published online: November 8, 2016 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-836-0_7 Abstract | References | Full-text (198 KB)

Chapter 8 Molecular pathways involved in amino acid and phosphorus utilization S. Dridi, M. Kidd pp. 119–128 Published online: November 8, 2016 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-836-0_8 Abstract | References | Full-text (105 KB)

Chapter 9 Phytase effects on protein and phosphorus bioavailability in fish diets G.A. Morales, L. Marquez, A.J. Hernández, F.J. Moyano pp. 129–166 Published online: November 8, 2016 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-836-0_9 Abstract | References | Full-text (527 KB)

Chapter 10 Interactions between minerals and phytate degradation in poultry – challenges for phosphorus digestibility assays M. Rodehutscord pp. 167–178 Published online: November 8, 2016 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-836-0_10 Abstract | References | Full-text (152 KB)

Chapter 11 Phosphorus metabolism and transportation in the intestine O.A. Olukosi pp. 179–190 Published online: November 8, 2016 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-836-0_11 Abstract | References | Full-text (136 KB)

Chapter 12 Measurement of calcium digestibility in feed ingredients for poultry – methodology and challenges M.N. Anwar, V. Ravindran pp. 191–206 Published online: November 8, 2016 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-836-0_12 Abstract | References | Full-text (121 KB)

Chapter 13 Establishing a digestible calcium requirement for pigs H.H. Stein, L.A. Merriman, J.C. González-Vega pp. 207–216 Published online: November 8, 2016 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-836-0_13 Abstract | References | Full-text (143 KB)

Chapter 14 Calcium transporters and gene expression and absorption of calcium in pigs J.C. González-Vega, H.H. Stein pp. 217–224 Published online: November 8, 2016 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-836-0_14 Abstract | References | Full-text (120 KB)

Chapter 15 The role of phytate in formulating diets for trace minerals P. Schlegel, C. Jondreville, Y. Nys pp. 225–236 Published online: November 8, 2016 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-836-0_15 Abstract | References | Full-text (144 KB)

Chapter 16 From floor sweepings to fish flesh – phytase superdosing in the US catfish industry E. Peatman, B.H. Beck, both authors contributed equally to the manuscript pp. 237–250 Published online: November 8, 2016 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-836-0_16 Abstract | References | Full-text (238 KB)

Chapter 17 Trace minerals – what role should they play in today’s poultry industry with respect to fast growth rate and woody breast? T.W. York, M.R. Bedford, C.L. Walk pp. 251–266 Published online: November 8, 2016 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-836-0_17 Abstract | References | Full-text (202 KB)