Zoe Davies (Consultant Equine Nutritionist, Cheshire, UK)

Introduction Horse Nutrition

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 170mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 448g
• ISBN-13: 9781405169981
• ISBN-10: 1405169982
• Artikelnr.: 27012963

Autorenporträt

Zoe Davies is a consultant equine nutritionist, a former lecturer in equine science, an author, columnist, and external examiner for higher education courses. She is one of the few registered Equine Nutritionists in the UK, and has substantial experience in equine management.

Inhaltsangabe

A Reader's Perspective.

Introduction.

1 The Horse as a Herbivore.

2 Structure and Function of the Equine Digestive System.

3 Food and Biological Molecules.

4 Vitamins.

5 Minerals.

6 Energy - Fuel for Life.

7 Forage for Horses.

8 Feedstuffs.

9 Feed Supplements, Additives and Nutraceuticals.

10 Formulating a Ration.

11 Feeding Different Types of Horses.

12 Diet Related Problems.

Appendix 1 Nutritional Requirements Tables.

Appendix 2 Nutrient Composition of Feedstuffs.

Appendix 3 Modern Rules of Feeding.

Appendix 4 Conversion Factors.

Further Reading.

Glossary.

Index.

Rezensionen

"The author has written the most readable book on equine nutritionI've ever seen [and] has managed to make a difficult and cumbersomesubject very manageable. ... This is the most useful, most readablenutrition book I have ever used. ... Students using this book willretain more basic nutrition knowledge than those sutdying moreration-based books." (Doody's, April 2010)

"A guide to feeding your horse, including insightful diagramsand tables, and up-to-date nutritional information." (HorseMagazine, February 2010) 'A must for all equine science/studiesstudents, and a great book for the professional as well as generalhorse owner.'
-Dr Mina Davies Morel BSc PhD, Institute ofBiological, Environmental and Rural Sciences, AberystwythUniversity

'An important addition to the shelves of all studentsand horse owners - I cannot recommend it highlyenough.'
-Mark Tabachnik BSc BVM&S Cert EP BAEDT MRCVS,Wright & Morten Veterinary Hospital