This is the concise, easy-to-use version of Dr. Lewis's Equine Clinical Nutrition, Feeding and Care. It includes a full-color section identifying toxic plants and provides practical information on the diversified effects of different nutrients, feeds and supplements on a horse's athletic performance, reproduction, growth, hooves, appetite, behavior and disease. The book can help prevent common, but expensive problems in horses of all ages.
Covering the essentials of equine care in a language appropriate for teen and preteen horse lovers, this guide provides everything young equestrians need to know to safely and enjoyably keep their horse healthy and happy.
Based on solid science and the author's long experience, Feed Your Horse Like A Horse illuminates the secrets of equine nutrition and points the way toward lifelong vitality for your horse.
Primary disorders of the cheek teeth represented 87% of the dental disorders in 400 horses (Dixon et al. 2000a). ... episodes of colic, diastemata (a gap between adjacent teeth) and wave-, smooth- and step-mouth (Du Toit et al 2009a,b).
Also covered are developmental problems linked to nutrition. A color augmented chapter on toxic plants is unique to this text, and provides valuable information and conversion factors for various ages and physical demands.
This book teaches you how to build a relationship with your new horse, how to care for him, feed him, ride him, and what to do in the event you need to sell your horse.
McGorum, B.C., Wilson, R., Pirie, R.S., Mayhew, I.G., Kaur, H. & Aruoma, O.I. (2003) Systemic concentrations of antioxidants and biomarkers of macromolecular oxidative damage in horses with grass sickness. Equine Veterinary Journal, 35, ...
This book is primarily intended for animal nutritionists, veterinarians, and other scientists; however, individual horse owners and managers will also find some of this material useful.
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This book clearly explains the science of nutrition and combines this with the art of feeding to encourage an understanding of how to feed horses to keep them healthy, and allow them to reach their full performance potential.