Nutrient Requirements of Horses (Hardcover, 6th Revised edition)

Proper formulation of diets for horses depends on adequate knowledge of their nutrient requirements. These requirements depend on the breed and age of the horse and whether it is exercising, pregnant, or lactating. A great deal of new information has been accumulated since the publication 17 years ago of the last edition of Nutrient Requirements of Horses. This new edition features a detailed review of scientific literature, summarizing all the latest information, and provides a new set of requirements based on revised data. Also included is updated information on the composition of feeds, feed additives, and other compounds routinely fed to horses. The effects of physiological factors, such as exercise, and environmental factors, such as temperature and humidity, are covered, as well. Nutrient Requirements of Horses also contains information on several nutritional and metabolic diseases that horses often have. Designed primarily as a reference, both practical and technical, Nutrient Requirements of Horses is intended to ensure that the diets of horses and other equids contain adequate amounts of nutrients and that the intakes of certain nutrients are not so excessive that they inhibit performance or impair health. This book is primarily intended for animal nutritionists, veterinarians, and other scientists; however, individual horse owners and managers will also find some of this material useful. Professors who teach graduate courses in animal nutrition will find Nutrient Requirements of Horses beneficial as a textbook.

General

Imprint:	National Academies Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2006
First published:	December 2006
Authors:	National Research Council • Division on Earth and Life Studies • Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources • Committee on Nutrient Requirements of Horses
Dimensions:	285 x 220 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	341
Edition:	6th Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-309-10212-4
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Veterinary science > Veterinary nutrition Books > Professional & Technical > Veterinary science > Veterinary science: large animals (domestic / farm) > Equine veterinary science
LSN:	0-309-10212-X
Barcode:	9780309102124

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