Introduction to Horse Nutrition

Author:   Zoe Davies (Consultant Equine Nutritionist, Cheshire, UK)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
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9781405169981


Pages:   256
Publication Date:   04 September 2009
Format:   Paperback
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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).

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Author:   Zoe Davies (Consultant Equine Nutritionist, Cheshire, UK)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   Wiley-Blackwell
Dimensions:   Width: 17.30cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.544kg
ISBN:  

9781405169981


ISBN 10:   1405169982
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   04 September 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

A Reader’s Perspective vi 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

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The author has written the most readable book on equine nutrition 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)


Author Information

Zoe Davies is a consultant equine nutritionist, a former 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.

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