{"product_id":"equine-nutrition-and-feeding-isbn-9781405195461","title":"Equine Nutrition and Feeding","description":"Since the first edition of \u003ci\u003eEquine Nutrition and Feeding\u003c\/i\u003e was published in 1986, it has become the seminal work on the subject. It covers all the key topics that you need to know for your equine nutrition degree course. This comprehensive and clearly evidenced textbook covers how food is digested and nutrients are used in growing, working and breeding horses. It also explains the scientific basis for calculating nutrient and dietary requirements in an understandable manner, and shows you how to do these calculations. Special attention is also given to grassland and pasture, and to housing and diet-related diseases.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdditional, student-friendly features include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReferences to the most up-to-date information, including “Nutrient Requirements of Horses”, from the National Research Council (2007).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCase histories to provide practical examples.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStudy questions at the end of each chapter to help you to revise.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA comprehensive glossary of terms and abbreviations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChanges to this fourth edition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvidence base has been expanded, with 646 new research reports and papers being incorporated.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtensively revised to make navigation easier.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA new section is dedicated to the weaning and growth of the foal.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is the essential text for any undergraduate and postgraduate student of equine nutrition, equine veterinary medicine, equine veterinary nursing or agricultural science. It is also used by equine nutritionists and horse owners.\u003c\/p\u003e  Foreword.  \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to the Fourth Edition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Abbreviations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 The Digestive System.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe stomach and small intestine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe large intestine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudy questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Utilization of the Products of Dietary Energy and Protein.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarbohydrate, fat and protein as sources of energy, and the hormonal regulation of energy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnergy metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDietary protein.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtein requirements for maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmino acids.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon-protein nitrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaminitis and energy intake.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudy questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 The Roles of Major Minerals and Trace Elements.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMajor minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrace elements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudy questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Vitamin and Water Requirements.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVitamin requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater requirements and fluid losses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudy questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Ingredients of Horse Feeds.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoughage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘Processed’ feeds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunctions of hay and use of other bulky feeds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompounded nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoarse mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCereals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther lesser ingredients and by-products.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFat supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtein concentrates.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePre- and pro-biotics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDietary vitamin and mineral supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeed storage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNatural and contaminant toxicants in feeds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeed additives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProhibited substances.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudy questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Estimating Nutrient Requirements.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelationship of capacity for feed to body weight.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcentrates and roughages.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeed energy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigestible energy, protein and mineral requirements based on NRC (2007) recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRation formulation using the DE and NE systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnergy and protein requirements based on INRA feed units.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnergy, protein, mineral and micronutrient feed values as determined by the INRA system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimple ration formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeed type, rate of intake, appetite, frequency and processing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShelf-life of feeds, feed contaminants and government regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudy questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Feeding the Breeding Mare, Foal and Stallion.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe oestrous cycle and fertility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGestation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParturition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLactation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeaning procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding the orphan foal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe stallion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudy questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Growth.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdeal conformation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBirth weight and early growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLater growth and conformational changes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffects of dietary composition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelopmental orthopaedic disease.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudy questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Feeding for Performance and the Metabolism of Nutrients During Exercise.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork and energy expenditure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnergy substrates and their expenditure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMuscle energy reserves and feeding before exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe endocrine system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe vascular and respiratory systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResults of exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlood acid–base balance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDietary base excess and ‘fixed’ dietary cation–anion balance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDietary protein requirements and exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudy questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Grassland and Pasture Management.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrassland types.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePasture as an exercise area.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutritional productivity of pasture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutrients required for pasture growth and development.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSward height.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntensity of stocking with horses and ruminants.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrazing behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupplements on pasture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafety of grazing areas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSilage and haylage and their safety.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrassland improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTropical grassland and forages.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoisonous plants.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHomeopathy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudy questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Pests and Ailments Related to Grazing Area, Diet and Housing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArthropod parasites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorm infestations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtozoan parasites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAilments related to diet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePasture ailments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiver disease.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChronic weight loss.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe mature sick or geriatric horse.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMuscle ailments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHousing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudy questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Laboratory Methods for Assessing Nutritional Status and Some Dietary Options.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMetabolic tests.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiets for liver disease.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiets for kidney disease.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBone metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther tests.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcedures for determining causes of suspected nutritional problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudy questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A Example Calculation of Dietary Composition Required for a 400 kg Mare in the Fourth Month of Lactation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B Common Dietary Errors in Studs and Racing Stables.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix C Chemical Composition of Feedstuffs Used for Horses.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix D Estimates of Base Excess of a Diet and of Blood Plasma.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstimate of BE of a diet from its fixed ion content.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstimate of BE of blood plasma from its bicarbonate concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Further Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e  \"Although the book is targeted at well-informed horse owners, it also would be a good reference for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary students.\" (Doody's, 16 September 2011)  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eDavid Frape\u003c\/b\u003e BSc (Reading), PhD (Iowa), Dip Agric (Cantab), CBiol, FSB, FRCPath, RNutr, has published numerous papers and articles on equine nutrition. He is also a scientific consultant, a member of the Editorial Board of \u003ci\u003eEquine Veterinary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, a member of the Laminitis Trust, and Editor of \u003ci\u003eWorld Agriculture\u003c\/i\u003e.  Since the first edition of \u003ci\u003eEquine Nutrition and Feeding\u003c\/i\u003e was published in 1986, it has become the seminal work on the subject. It covers all the key topics that you need to know for your equine nutrition degree course. This comprehensive and clearly evidenced textbook covers how food is digested and nutrients are used in growing, working and breeding horses. It also explains the scientific basis for calculating nutrient and dietary requirements in an understandable manner, and shows you how to do these calculations. Special attention is also given to grassland and pasture, and to housing and diet-related diseases.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdditional, student-friendly features include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReferences to the most up-to-date information, including ‘Nutrient Requirements of Horses’, from the National Research Council (2007).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCase histories to provide practical examples.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStudy questions at the end of each chapter to help you to revise.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA comprehensive glossary of terms and abbreviations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChanges to this Fourth\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvidence base has been expanded, with 646 new research reports and papers being incorporated.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtensively revised to make navigation easier.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA new section is dedicated to the weaning and growth of the foal.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is the essential text for any undergraduate and postgraduate student of equine nutrition, equine veterinary medicine, equine veterinary nursing or agricultural science. 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