Equine Nutrition and Feeding
SECOND EDITION: Since the first edition of Equine Nutrition and Feeding was published in 1986, it has become the standard work on the subject, covering every aspects of the nutrition of breeding, growing and working horses, and describing the basis upon which scientifically derived conclusions for nutrient and dietary requirements are reached. The book has been extensively updated, revised and rewritten, and has been made more practical by setting out the implications of new research for feeding programmes. Considers the dietary problems in breeding and working horses, drawing on case histories incorporated in the text Provides a comprehensive toxicology of grazing horses Presents procedures for pasture management. Includes numerous tables, diagrams and plates, giving the nutrient characteristics of many common feed stuffs Discusses nutritional requirements for each class of stock, including revised systems for energy and protein requirements. Describes how food is digested and nutrients are utilized in growth, reproduction and work Describes how nutrients are used for sprint and long distance work. Contents include The digestive system; The utilization of absorbed nutrients for maintenance, work and growth; The roles of major minerals and trace elements; Vitamin and water needs of the horse; Ingredients of horse feeds; Estimating the nutrient requirements of the horse; Feeding the breeding mare; Growth of the horse; Feeding for performance and the metabolism of nutrients during exercise; Grassland and pasture management for horses; Pests and ailments of horses and ponies related to diet, to stable design and to grazing areas; Laboratory methods for assessing nutritional status; Appendices; Glossary; Bibliography

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