{"product_id":"introduction-to-horse-nutrition-isbn-9781405169981","title":"Introduction to Horse Nutrition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutrition has long been recognised as a vital part of horse care. It is important for optimal horse health, reproduction, sustained performance and general well being.  This book is invaluable for horse owners, trainers and breeders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStudent friendly, with key summary points at the end of each chapter and lots of helpful tables and images.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers the fundamentals of horse nutrition including daily nutrient requirements (using the latest National Research Council data).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInformation on nutraceuticals and the nutritional management of health-related problems, such as Equine Metabolic Syndrome, Laminitis and PPID (Cushing's syndrome).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Reader’s Perspective vi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The Horse as a Herbivore 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Structure and Function of the Equine Digestive System 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Food and Biological Molecules 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Vitamins 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Minerals 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Energy – Fuel for Life 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Forage for Horses 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Feedstuffs 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Feed Supplements, Additives and Nutraceuticals 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Formulating a Ration 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Feeding Different Types of Horses 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Diet Related Problems 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1 Nutritional Requirements Tables 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2 Nutrient Composition of Selected Feedstuffs 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 3 Modern Rules of Feeding 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 4 Conversion Factors 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 236\u003c\/p\u003e  \"The author has written the most readable book on equine nutrition I've ever seen [and] has managed to make a difficult and cumbersome subject very manageable. ... This is the most useful, most readable nutrition book I have ever used. ... Students using this book will retain more basic nutrition knowledge than those sutdying more ration-based books.\" (\u003ci\u003eDoody's\u003c\/i\u003e, April 2010)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\"A guide to feeding your horse, including insightful diagrams and tables, and up-to-date nutritional information.\" (\u003ci\u003eHorse Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, February 2010)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eZoe Davies\u003c\/b\u003e 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.  \u003cp\u003e\"A must for all equine science\/studies students, and a great book for the professional as well as general horse owner.\"\u003cbr\u003e–\u003cb\u003eDr Mina Davies Morel\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eBSc PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences, Aberystwyth University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutrition has long been recognised as a vital part of horse care. It is important for optimal horse health, reproduction, sustained performance and general well being. This book is invaluable for horse owners, trainers and breeders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStudent friendly, with key summary points at the end of each chapter and lots of helpful tables and images.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers the fundamentals of horse nutrition including daily nutrient requirements (using the latest National Research Council data).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInformation on nutraceuticals and the nutritional management of health-related problems, such as Equine Metabolic Syndrome, Laminitis and PPID (Cushing’s syndrome).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the author:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZoe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"An important addition to the shelves of all students and horse owners – I cannot recommend it highly enough.\"\u003cbr\u003e–\u003cb\u003eMark Tabachnik\u003c\/b\u003e BSc BVM\u0026amp;S Cert EP BAEDT MRCVS, Wright \u0026amp; Morten Veterinary Hospital\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso available:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Horse Biology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZoe Davies\u003cbr\u003e9781405121620\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNatural Methods for Equine Health and Performance,\u003c\/i\u003e Second Edition\u003cbr\u003eMary Bromiley\u003cbr\u003e9781405179294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEquine Science,\u003c\/i\u003e Second Edition\u003cbr\u003eSarah Pilliner and Zoe Davies\u003cbr\u003e9781405119443\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e ‘A must for all equine science\/studies students, and a great book for the professional as well as general horse owner.’\u003cbr\u003e –\u003cb\u003eDr Mina Davies Morel\u003c\/b\u003e BSc PhD, Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences, Aberystwyth University  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e‘An important addition to the shelves of all students and horse owners – I cannot recommend it highly enough.’\u003cbr\u003e –\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Tabachnik\u003c\/b\u003e BSc BVM\u0026amp;S Cert EP BAEDT MRCVS, Wright \u0026amp; Morten Veterinary Hospital\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989461123301,"sku":"NP9781405169981","price":53.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781405169981.jpg?v=1761784192","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/introduction-to-horse-nutrition-isbn-9781405169981","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}