Introduction to Horse Nutrition - Zoe Davies

Introduction to Horse Nutrition

(Autor)

Buch | Softcover
256 Seiten
2009
Wiley-Blackwell (Verlag)
978-1-4051-6998-1 (ISBN)
49,15 inkl. MwSt
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.
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).

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.

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

Erscheint lt. Verlag 4.9.2009
Verlagsort Hoboken
Sprache englisch
Maße 173 x 246 mm
Gewicht 544 g
Themenwelt Veterinärmedizin Allgemein Tierernährung / Tierhaltung / Tierzucht
Veterinärmedizin Pferd
ISBN-10 1-4051-6998-2 / 1405169982
ISBN-13 978-1-4051-6998-1 / 9781405169981
Zustand Neuware
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