{"product_id":"feeding-and-care-of-the-horse-isbn-9780683049671","title":"Feeding and Care of the Horse","description":"This is the concise, easy-to-use version of Dr. Lewis's Equine Clinical Nutrition, Feeding and Care. It includes a full-color section identifying toxic plants and provides practical information on the diversified effects of different nutrients, feeds and supplements on a horse's athletic performance, reproduction, growth, hooves, appetite, behavior and disease. The book can help prevent common, but expensive problems in horses of all ages.  Section I: Nutrition and Feeds for Horses. \u003cp\u003eWater, Energy, Protein, Carbohydrates, and Fats for Horses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinerals for Horses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVitamins for Horses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarvested Feeds for Horses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePasture for Horses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiet Evaluation, Formulation, and Preparation for Horses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimizing Horse Feeding Costs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection II: Feeding and Care of Horses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Horse Feeding Practices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding Idle and Working Horses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding and Care of Horses for Athletic Performance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreeding Stallion Feeding and Care.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBroodmare Feeding and Care.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMare and Foal Care at Foaling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing Horse Feeding and Care.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelopmental Orthopedic Diseases in Horses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding and Care of Horse By: Anthony P. Knight, BVSc, MS, MRCVS, Dipl ACVIM.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeed-Related Poisonings of Horses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBehavioral Problems in Horses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix Tables: Equine Nutritional Requirement Tables.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable 1. Dietary Energy, Protein, Calcium, and Phosphorus Recommended in Horse’s Diet and Amount of Feed Consumed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable 2. Mineral Concentrations Recommended in Horse’s Diet Compared to that in Feeds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable 3. Vitamin Concentrations Recommended in Horse’s Diet Compared to that in Feeds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable 4. Daily Energy, Protein, Calcium, Phosphorus and Vitamin A Recommended for Horses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable 5. Energy Needs for Physical Activity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeed Tables.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable 6. Nutrient Content of Horse Feeds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable 7. Mineral Supplements Composition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable 8. Feeds – Weight\/Unit Volume.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConversion Tables.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable 9. Conversion Factors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable 10. Symbols, Weight, and Valences of Common Elements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eLon Lewis, DVM, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeeding and Care of the Horse, 2nd Edition\u003c\/b\u003e is an essential reference for anyone training, treating, breeding or owning horses. Dr. Lewis, a widely recognized veterinary researcher, teacher, and consultant on equine nutrition and care, has condensed his highly-acclaimed textbook – \u003ci\u003eEquine Clinical Nutrition, Feeding and Care\u003c\/i\u003e – into this indispensable guide to all aspects of horse care. You’ll find:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCharacteristics, pros, cons and use of feeds and supplements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaximizing pasture benefits\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMoney-saving advice on nutrition, care and management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies for the prevention and treatment of diseases\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVital information on growth, reproduction, old age and care during weather extremes and for athletic or show performance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnique, full-color coverage of 79 poisonous plants\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew data on developmental bone diseases\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical guide for housing, bedding, fencing, and record keeping\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecific management for behavior, foot, teeth, hair coat and parasite problems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOver 100 descriptive tables and illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn extensive glossary\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this one handy volume, Dr. Lewis provides everything you need to know about quality, cost-effective horse management and care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989200814309,"sku":"NP9780683049671","price":88.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780683049671.jpg?v=1761783185","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/feeding-and-care-of-the-horse-isbn-9780683049671","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}