Introduction to Horse Nutrition
1. Auflage September 2009
248 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
If you are studying horse nutrition at an introductory level, then this is the ideal book for you. It covers the current syllabuses set out by equine science and management courses, and is particularly suitable for those who lack background knowledge in science.
Nutrition has long been recognised as a vital part of horse care. It is important for optimal horse health, reproduction, sustained performance and general well being. This book is invaluable for horse owners, trainers and breeders.
Features:
* Student friendly, with key summary points at the end of each chapter and lots of helpful tables and images.
* Covers the fundamentals of horse nutrition including daily nutrient requirements (using the latest National Research Council data).
* Information on nutraceuticals and the nutritional management of health-related problems, such as Equine Metabolic Syndrome, Laminitis and PPID (Cushing's syndrome).
Introduction vii
1 The Horse as a Herbivore 1
2 Structure and Function of the Equine Digestive System 11
3 Food and Biological Molecules 27
4 Vitamins 49
5 Minerals 61
6 Energy - Fuel for Life 81
7 Forage for Horses 97
8 Feedstuffs 113
9 Feed Supplements, Additives and Nutraceuticals 139
10 Formulating a Ration 151
11 Feeding Different Types of Horses 171
12 Diet Related Problems 185
Appendix 1 Nutritional Requirements Tables 213
Appendix 2 Nutrient Composition of Selected Feedstuffs 219
Appendix 3 Modern Rules of Feeding 222
Appendix 4 Conversion Factors 224
Further Reading 227
Glossary 228
Index 236
I've ever seen [and] has managed to make a difficult and cumbersome
subject very manageable. ... This is the most useful, most readable
nutrition book I have ever used. ... Students using this book will
retain more basic nutrition knowledge than those sutdying more
ration-based books." (Doody's, April 2010)
"A guide to feeding your horse, including insightful diagrams
and tables, and up-to-date nutritional information." (Horse
Magazine, February 2010)
'A must for all equine science/studies
students, and a great book for the professional as well as general
horse owner.'
-Dr Mina Davies Morel BSc PhD, Institute of
Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences, Aberystwyth
University
'An important addition to the shelves of all students
and horse owners - I cannot recommend it highly
enough.'
-Mark Tabachnik BSc BVM&S Cert EP BAEDT MRCVS,
Wright & Morten Veterinary Hospital
lecturer in equine science, an author, columnist, and external
examiner for higher education courses. She is one of the few
registered Equine Nutritionists in the UK, and has substantial
experience in equine management.