Introduction to Horse Nutrition

Name: Introduction to Horse Nutrition
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ISBN: 9781405169981

ISBN-10: 1405169982

ISBN-13: 9781405169981

Edition: 2009

Authors: Zoe Davies

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Introduction to Horse Nutrition provides the fundamental applied science, including basic chemistry of nutrition, that all equine students need to understand. Covering the current syllabuses set out by equine science and management courses, this is the ideal book for those studying horse nutrition at an introductory level, particularly those who lack background knowledge in science.Nutrition has long been recognised as a vital and integral part of horse care and is known to be important for optimal horse health, reproduction, sustained performance and general well being. Horses are healthier, happier and are more likely to perform at their best when given the correct balance of nutrients…

Book details

List price: $40.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/4/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 6.80" wide x 9.70" long x 0.55" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English



A Reader's Perspective


Introduction



The Horse as a Herbivore



structure and Function of the Equine Digestive System



Food and Biological Molecules



Vitamins



Minerals



Energy-Fuel for Life



Forage for Horses



Feedstuffs



Feed supplements, Additives and Nutraceuticals



Formulating a Ration



Feeding Different types of Horses



Diet Related Problems



Nutritional Requirements Tables



Nutrient Composition of Selected Feedstuffs



Modern Rules of Feeding



Conversion Factors


Further Reading


Glossary


Index