Equine Nutrition and Feeding, Third Edition

Equine Nutrition and Feeding has become the standard work on the subject, covering every aspect of the nutrition of breeding, growing and working horses, describing the basis upon which scientifically derived conclusions for nutrition and dietary requirements are reached. Following the last edition in 1998, the book has been extensively updated, revised and rewritten with reference to well over 400 papers that have been published since 1998 on equine science. It has been made more practical by setting out the implications of new research for feeding programmes and it includes a full account of the toxicology and metabolic and other diseases, related to diet. Their causes and control are discussed and comprehensive lists of definitions of the terms and abbreviations used are given. Content: Chapter 1 The Digestive System (pages 1–29): Chapter 2 Utilization of the Products of Dietary Energy and Protein (pages 30–50): Chapter 3 The Roles of Major Minerals and Trace Elements (pages 51–87): Chapter 4 Vitamin and Water Requirements (pages 88–115): Chapter 5 Ingredients of Horse Feeds (pages 116–185): Chapter 6 Estimating Nutrient Requirements (pages 186–243): Chapter 7 Feeding the Breeding Mare, Foal and Stallion (pages 244–276): Chapter 8 Growth (pages 277–299): Chapter 9 Feeding for Performance and the Metabolism of Nutrients During Exercise (pages 300–365): Chapter 10 Grassland and Pasture Management (pages 366–422): Chapter 11 Pests and Ailments Related to Grazing Area, Diet and Housing (pages 423–486): Chapter 12 Laboratory Methods for Assessing Nutritional Status and Some Dietary Options (pages 487–505):