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Introduction to Horse Nutrition

  ‘A must for all equine science/studies students, and a great book for the professional as well as general horse owner.’
–Dr Mina Davies Morel BSc PhD, Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences, Aberystwyth University

‘An important addition to the shelves of all students and horse owners – I cannot recommend it highly enough.’
–Mark Tabachnik BSc BVM&S Cert EP BAEDT MRCVS, Wright & Morten Veterinary Hospital

Zoe Davies (Author)

9781405169981, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 4 September 2009

256 pages
24.6 x 17.3 x 1.4 cm, 0.544 kg

"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)

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).

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

Subject Areas: Veterinary medicine [MZ]
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