Equine applied and clinical nutrition : health, welfare and performance / edited by Raymond J. Geor, BVSc, MVSc, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM (Large Animal), Diplomate ACVSMR, Diplomate ACVN (Honorary) ; Patricia A. Harris, MA, PhD, Diplomate ECVCN, VetMB, MRCVS ; Manfred Coenen, Prof., Dr. med. vet., Diplomate ECVCN.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Geor, Raymond J., editor.

Harris, Patricia A., 1959- editor.

Coenen, Manfred, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Horses--Nutrition.

Horses.

Horses--Feeding and feeds.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (679 pages) : illustrations (some color)

polychrome

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh : Saunders Elsevier, 2013.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Equine Applied and Clinical Nutrition is a landmark text that provides a comprehensive source of information on the nutrition and feeding management of horses. In this authoritative and accessible account, experts from around the world provide a global perspective while the editors tackle key controversial areas. Topics covered include the basic foundations of equine nutrition (digestive and metabolic physiology, nutrient functions and requirements), nutritional management by life stage or function, the assessment of feedstuffs and feeding programs, and clinical nutrition. Also included is discussion on feed hygiene and the role of manufacturers in feed quality and safety. The book contains abundant practical nutritional advice for the treatment of clinical conditions seen by veterinarians in their daily practice, together with the fundamental information needed to make recommendations for the nutritional management of healthy horses.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Geor, Raymond J. Equine applied and clinical nutrition.

ISBN:

9780702034220

0702034223

OCLC:

846505617

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.