Description
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 ebook 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. This resource provides the most substantial overview currently available on the nutritional management of key equine clinical conditions. 673 p.
- Raymond J. Geor, Editor. BVSc, MVSc, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM (Large Animal), DiplomateACVSMR, Diplomate ACVN (Honorary), Professor and Chairperson. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI (USA),Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine.
- Patricia A. Harris, Editor. MA, PhD, Diplomate ECVCN, VetMB, MRCVS, Director of Science MARS Horsecare and Head of Equine Studies group. WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition, Waltham on the Wolds, Leicester (UK).
- Manfred Coenen, Editor. Professor, Dr. med. vet., Diplomate ECVCN.
- Publication date (reimpression original edition for digital version): 2015-03.
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