Manual of Equine Nutrition and Feeding Management

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By Carol Z. Buckhout and Barbara E. Lindberg

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In Manual of Equine Nutrition and Feeding Management by Carol Z. Buckhout and Barbara E. Lindberg, the authors provide a comprehensive guide to understanding the dietary needs of horses. The book combines scientific research with practical advice to help readers create optimal nutrition plans, covering the various aspects of equine feeding and management. It serves as an essential resource on ensuring the health and well-being of horses through informed feeding strategies.
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This book may appeal to you if you're passionate about horses and interested in mastering the essentials of equine nutrition and feeding practices. It's ideal for students, professionals, or horse enthusiasts looking to enhance their understanding of dietary management and improve the health and performance of horses.

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Manual of Equine Nutrition and Feeding Management

A practical manual for applied labs on the nutrition and feeding of horses

In the Manual of Equine Nutrition and Feeding Management, a team of equine nutritionists and educators delivers a comprehensive manual perfect for use in an applied laboratory setting. This book explores critical ideas in equine nutrition, from plant identification to determining the cost of feeding.

The laboratory concepts and assignments contained within this book combine the practical aspects of feeds and feeding with the technical aspects of equine nutrition. Each chapter is organized to include an introduction, objectives, and questions for further study, and it is supplemented with additional activities to aid in the retention of the presented material. A companion website provides worksheets, with an instructor key with answers to the lab activities and assignments available to instructors.

The book also includes:

A thorough introduction to the equine digestive system, including the primary and secondary organs of digestion
Comprehensive explorations of plant identification, pasture, hay, and concentrates for horses
Practical discussions of by-product feeds and additives, including explanations of the concepts of “as sampled” and “dry matter”
In-depth examinations of how to determine the nutrient content of feeds and the use of feeding standards and English-metric conversions

Ideal for pre-veterinary and equine studies students, the Manual of Equine Nutrition and Feeding Management is also an indispensable resource for veterinary medicine and veterinary technician students, equine nutritionists, and the owners and breeders of horses.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119063223

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 213.0mm

Height: 274.0mm

Weight: 522g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

The authors

Carol Z. Buckhout, M.P.S., is Professor Emeritus of Equine Business Management at Cazenovia College in Cazenovia, New York, USA.

Barbara E. Lindberg, MS. Ed., is Associate Professor of Equine Business Management at Cazenovia College in Cazenovia, New York, USA.