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Feeding and Care of the Horse


Feeding and Care of the Horse


2. Aufl.

von: Lon D. Lewis

CHF 55.00

Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 12.07.2013
ISBN/EAN: 9781118695043
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 464

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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.
Section I: Nutrition and Feeds for Horses. <p>Water, Energy, Protein, Carbohydrates, and Fats for Horses.</p> <p>Minerals for Horses.</p> <p>Vitamins for Horses.</p> <p>Harvested Feeds for Horses.</p> <p>Pasture for Horses.</p> <p>Diet Evaluation, Formulation, and Preparation for Horses.</p> <p>Minimizing Horse Feeding Costs.</p> <p>Section II: Feeding and Care of Horses.</p> <p>General Horse Feeding Practices.</p> <p>Feeding Idle and Working Horses.</p> <p>Feeding and Care of Horses for Athletic Performance.</p> <p>Breeding Stallion Feeding and Care.</p> <p>Broodmare Feeding and Care.</p> <p>Mare and Foal Care at Foaling.</p> <p>Growing Horse Feeding and Care.</p> <p>Developmental Orthopedic Diseases in Horses.</p> <p>Feeding and Care of Horse By: Anthony P. Knight, BVSc, MS, MRCVS, Dipl ACVIM.</p> <p>Feed-Related Poisonings of Horses.</p> <p>Behavioral Problems in Horses.</p> <p>Glossary.</p> <p>Appendix Tables: Equine Nutritional Requirement Tables.</p> <p>Table 1. Dietary Energy, Protein, Calcium, and Phosphorus Recommended in Horse’s Diet and Amount of Feed Consumed.</p> <p>Table 2. Mineral Concentrations Recommended in Horse’s Diet Compared to that in Feeds.</p> <p>Table 3. Vitamin Concentrations Recommended in Horse’s Diet Compared to that in Feeds.</p> <p>Table 4. Daily Energy, Protein, Calcium, Phosphorus and Vitamin A Recommended for Horses.</p> <p>Table 5. Energy Needs for Physical Activity.</p> <p>Feed Tables.</p> <p>Table 6. Nutrient Content of Horse Feeds.</p> <p>Table 7. Mineral Supplements Composition.</p> <p>Table 8. Feeds – Weight/Unit Volume.</p> <p>Conversion Tables.</p> <p>Table 9. Conversion Factors.</p> <p>Table 10. Symbols, Weight, and Valences of Common Elements.</p> <p>Index.</p>
<b>Lon Lewis, DVM, PhD</b>
<b><br /> </b> <p><b>Feeding and Care of the Horse, 2nd Edition</b> is an essential reference for anyone training, treating, breeding or owning horses. Dr. Lewis, a widely recognized veterinary researcher, teacher, and consultant on equine nutrition and care, has condensed his highly-acclaimed textbook – <i>Equine Clinical Nutrition, Feeding and Care</i> – into this indispensable guide to all aspects of horse care. You’ll find:<br /> </p> <ul> <li style="list-style: none"><br /> </li> <li>Characteristics, pros, cons and use of feeds and supplements</li> <li style="list-style: none"><br /> </li> <li>Maximizing pasture benefits</li> <li style="list-style: none"><br /> </li> <li>Money-saving advice on nutrition, care and management</li> <li style="list-style: none"><br /> </li> <li>Strategies for the prevention and treatment of diseases</li> <li style="list-style: none"><br /> </li> <li>Vital information on growth, reproduction, old age and care during weather extremes and for athletic or show performance</li> <li style="list-style: none"><br /> </li> <li>Unique, full-color coverage of 79 poisonous plants</li> <li style="list-style: none"><br /> </li> <li>New data on developmental bone diseases</li> <li style="list-style: none"><br /> </li> <li>Practical guide for housing, bedding, fencing, and record keeping</li> <li style="list-style: none"><br /> </li> <li>Specific management for behavior, foot, teeth, hair coat and parasite problems</li> <li style="list-style: none"><br /> </li> <li>Over 100 descriptive tables and illustrations</li> <li style="list-style: none"><br /> </li> <li>An extensive glossary</li> </ul> <br /> <p>In this one handy volume, Dr. Lewis provides everything you need to know about quality, cost-effective horse management and care.</p>

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