Estimating Dry Matter Digestibility Of Forage In Equine Diets

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Estimating Dry Matter Digestibility of Forage in Equine Diets

Author : Taylor N. Godwin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (128 download)

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Download or read book Estimating Dry Matter Digestibility of Forage in Equine Diets written by Taylor N. Godwin and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Previous research indicates equine fecal inoculates produce comparable results to cecal fluid when used for in vitro procedures to analyze dry matter digestibility (DMD). Equine hindgut microbial populations represented in fecal samples have been shown to be affected by diet. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of diet on in vitro DMD when fecal samples from horses on varying starch and fiber diets were used as inoculates. Six mature Quarter Horses (BW 522 ± 45kg) were used in a crossover repeated measures design to compare the effects of a grain vs. all forage diets on the in vitro digestion of forages ranging: CP 7.7 to 16.4 %DM, NDF 53 to 72 %DM. Treatments were a grain diet of corn chops and mixed grass hay with alfalfa cubes and a forage only diet of mixed grass hay with alfalfa cubes. Horses were divided into two groups of three and assigned an initial start diet. Fecal samples were collected from each horse on days 0,11, 22, 33, and 44, with groups switching treatments on day 22. Inoculum prepared from samples were used in the Ankom Daisy II Incubator® to compare DMD after fermentation. Digested NDF (NDFD) and digested ADF (ADFD) of forage samples were analyzed using the Ankom2000 Fiber Analyzer®. Data were analyzed using the MIXED procedure of SAS using covtest to evaluate digestibility differences in the diet by forage parameter interaction. After the 22d adaptation period, fecal samples from horses on the grain diet promoted higher NDFD of forages with high NDF and low CP when CP and NDF were used as covariates (P=0.04 and 0.03, respectively). Dry matter digestibility tended to be higher (P=0.08). There was a significant horse effect on DMD and NDFD (P≤0.05). Findings suggest diet may influence hindgut microbial population to the extent of effecting fiber digestion and should be considered when selecting equine fecal samples for in-vitro digestion procedures. Increased digestibility of lowquality forage was seen when horses were fed a grain diet. In addition, pooling fecal samples from more than one donor consuming various diets may yield more precise results for in vitro digestibility trials. Further investigation of forage digestibility using a broader spectrum of forage types may elucidate a more distinct pattern of the dietary impact on fiber digestion.

Nutrient Requirements of Horses

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 030910212X
Total Pages : 18 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Nutrient Requirements of Horses written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2007-04-13 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle

Author : Subcommittee on Beef Cattle Nutrition
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309069343
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle written by Subcommittee on Beef Cattle Nutrition and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2000-05-16 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As members of the public becomes more concious of the food they consume and its content, higher standards are expected in the preparation of such food. The updated seventh edition of Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle explores the impact of cattle's biological, production, and environmental diversities, as well as variations on nutrient utilization and requirements. More enhanced than previous editions, this edition expands on the descriptions of cattle and their nutritional requirements taking management and environmental conditions into consideration. The book clearly communicates the current state of beef cattle nutrient requirements and animal variation by visually presenting related data via computer-generated models. Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle expounds on the effects of beef cattle body condition on the state of compensatory growth, takes an in-depth look at the variations in cattle type, and documents the important effects of the environment and stress on food intake. This volume also uses new data on the development of a fetus during pregnancy to prescribe nutrient requirements of gestating cattle more precisely. By focusing on factors such as product quality and environmental awareness, Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle presents standards and advisements for acceptable nutrients in a complete and conventional manner that promotes a more practical understanding and application.

Forages and grazing in horse nutrition

Author : Markku Saastamoinen
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9086867553
Total Pages : 511 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (868 download)

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Download or read book Forages and grazing in horse nutrition written by Markku Saastamoinen and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2023-09-04 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forages should be the basis of all diets in horse feeding. Therefore it is of major importance to determine which parameters will influence their quality. Changes on chemical composition along the vegetative cycle, nutrient losses during harvesting, preservation and storage are factors that could have an effect on nutritive value, as well on digestibility and palatability. A specific grazing and ingesting behaviour, linked to plant preferences and the selection of feeding sites will have an impact on biodiversity. This will determine the options on plant species and varieties and further management of pastures for horses. This book highlights the role of forages and grazing in horse nutrition and also gathers information about related topics, such as the contribution of local breeds for the sustainability and development of rural areas, their impact on landscape and relationships with environmental preservation. This book is the 6th volume in a scientific series conceived through the European Workshop on Equine Nutrition (EWEN) which falls under the umbrella of the Horse Commission of the European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP). All these materials provide an interesting basis for further discussion, not only in specialized forums, but also for those involved in horse production.

Forage Evaluation in Ruminant Nutrition

Author : D. I. Givens
Publisher : CABI
ISBN 13 : 9780851999289
Total Pages : 498 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (992 download)

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Book Synopsis Forage Evaluation in Ruminant Nutrition by : D. I. Givens

Download or read book Forage Evaluation in Ruminant Nutrition written by D. I. Givens and published by CABI. This book was released on 2000-05-25 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Current pressures to maximise the use of forages in ruminant diets have renewed interest in fast, inexpensive methods for the estimation of their nutritional value. As a result, a wide variety of biological and physiochemical procedures have recently been investigated for this purpose.This book is the single definitive reference volume on the current status of research in this areaCovers all forages eaten by ruminant animals

Equine Clinical Nutrition

Author : Rebecca L. Remillard
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119303699
Total Pages : 581 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (193 download)

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Download or read book Equine Clinical Nutrition written by Rebecca L. Remillard and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-04-18 with total page 581 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EQUINE CLINICAL NUTRITION Authoritative resource on the nutritional management of horses, now incorporating the iterative learning process The second edition of Equine Clinical Nutrition is a fully updated and expanded revision of the classic student text on nutritional management of horses, covering updated nutrient recommendations, rations, feeding management, clinical nutrition and many other important topics in the field. To aid in reader comprehension, this new edition takes a new instructional approach to nutritional management using an iterative sequence of defined procedures. Divided into distinct sections for easy accessibility, this book is a comprehensive resource for feeding practices and management of healthy and sick horses alike. A thorough understanding of life stages, anatomy, physiology, and behavior underpins the practice of clinical nutrition. Sample topics covered in Equine Clinical Nutrition include: The evolution of horses to changing food supply, the importance of their microbiome, and the behavior patterns of feeding and drinking Nutrient metabolism of water, energy, protein, minerals, and vitamins, plus ration assessment, farm investigations, forages, and toxic plants Manufactured feeds, dietary supplements, USA feed regulations, and feed safety protocols Nutritional assessment of horses by life stage, recognizing pain and discomfort behaviors, and dietary management of weight and major system disorders Equine Clinical Nutrition is an essential text for students of veterinary medicine, animal science, pre-veterinary programs, and a desk reference for equine practitioners wanting practical clinical feeding recommendations. With comprehensive coverage of the topic, it is an essential text for everything related to nutrition in horses.

Forage in Ruminant Nutrition

Author : Dennis Minson
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0323147984
Total Pages : 502 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (231 download)

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Download or read book Forage in Ruminant Nutrition written by Dennis Minson and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-12-02 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forage in Ruminant Nutrition is the 12th text in a series of books about animal feeing and nutrition. The series is intended to keep readers updated on the developments occurring in these fields. As it is apparent that ruminant animals are important throughout the world because of the meat and milk they produce, knowledge about the feeds available to ruminants must also be considered for increased production and efficiency. This text provides information that readers will find considerably invaluable about forage feeds, such as grass, legumes, hay, and straw. The book is composed of 16 chapters that feature the following concepts of ruminant forage feeding: • composition of ruminant products and the nutrients required for maintenance and reproduction; • energy and nutrient available in forage: calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, copper, iodine, zinc, manganese, selenium, and cobalt; • intake of forage by housed ruminants; • grazing; • forage digestibility; • protein in ruminant nutrition; • protein and other nutrient deficiencies. This volume will be an invaluable reference for students and professionals in agricultural chemistry and grassland and animal husbandry researches.

In Vitro Digestibility in Animal Nutritional Studies

Author : Pier Giorgio Peiretti
Publisher : MDPI
ISBN 13 : 3039364596
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (393 download)

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Book Synopsis In Vitro Digestibility in Animal Nutritional Studies by : Pier Giorgio Peiretti

Download or read book In Vitro Digestibility in Animal Nutritional Studies written by Pier Giorgio Peiretti and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2020-12-29 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses various aspects of in vitro digestibility: • Application of meta-analyses and machine learning methods to predict methane production; • Methane production of sainfoin and alfalfa; • In vitro evaluation of different dietary methane mitigation strategies; • Rumen methanogenesis, rumen fermentation, and microbial community response; • The role of condensed tannins in the in vitro rumen fermentation kinetics; • Fermentation pattern of several carbohydrate sources; • Additive, synergistic, or antagonistic effects of plant extracts; • In vitro rumen degradation and fermentation characteristics of silage and hay; • In vitro digestibility, in situ degradability, and rumen fermentation of camelina co-products; • Ruminal fermentation parameters and microbial matters to odd- and branched-chain fatty acids; • Comparison of fecal versus rumen inocula for the estimation of NDF digestibility; • Rumen inoculum collected from cows at slaughter or from a continuous fermenter; • Seaweeds as ingredients of ruminant diets; • Rumen in vitro fermentation and in situ degradation kinetics of forage Brassica crops; • In vitro digestibility and rumen degradability of vetch varieties; • Intestinal digestibility in vitro of Vicia sativa varieties; • Ruminal in vitro protein degradation and apparent digestibility of Pisum sativum; • In vitro digestibility studies using equine fecal inoculum; • Effects of gas production recording system and pig fecal inoculum volume on kinetics; • In vitro methods of assessing protein quality for poultry; and • In vitro techniques using the DaisyII incubator.

Horse Pasture Management

Author : Paul H. Sharpe
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128129204
Total Pages : 444 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Download or read book Horse Pasture Management written by Paul H. Sharpe and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-11-09 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Horse Pasture Management begins with coverage of the structure, function and nutritional value of plants, continuing into identification of pasture plants. Management of soil and plants in a pasture is covered next, followed by horse grazing behavior, feed choices of horses, management of grazing horses, and how to calculate how many horses should be grazing relative to land size. Management of hay and silage are included, since year-round grazing is not possible on many horse farms. A number of chapters deal with interactions of a horse farm with the environment and other living things. As an aid in good pasture management, one chapter explains construction and use of fencing and watering systems. Contributions are rounded out with a chapter explaining how the University of Kentucky helps horse farm managers develop their pasture management programs. The purpose of the book is to help people provide a better life for horses Provides the basic principles of pasture management for those involved in equine-related fields and study Covers a variety of strategies for managing the behavior, grouping, environmental, and feeding needs of grazing horses to ensure high levels of welfare and health Includes information on environmental best practices, plant and soil assessment, and wildlife concerns Explains pasture-related diseases and toxic plants to be avoided Includes links to useful resources and existing extension programs

Forages and grazing in horse nutrition

Author : Markku Saastamoinen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9086867553
Total Pages : 513 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (868 download)

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Download or read book Forages and grazing in horse nutrition written by Markku Saastamoinen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-08-17 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forages should be the basis of all diets in horse feeding. Therefore it is of major importance to determine which parameters will influence their quality. Changes on chemical composition along the vegetative cycle, nutrient losses during harvesting, preservation and storage are factors that could have an effect on nutritive value, as well on digestibility and palatability. A specific grazing and ingesting behaviour, linked to plant preferences and the selection of feeding sites will have an impact on biodiversity. This will determine the options on plant species and varieties and further management of pastures for horses. This book highlights the role of forages and grazing in horse nutrition and also gathers information about related topics, such as the contribution of local breeds for the sustainability and development of rural areas, their impact on landscape and relationships with environmental preservation. This book is the 6th volume in a scientific series conceived through the European Workshop on Equine Nutrition (EWEN) which falls under the umbrella of the Horse Commission of the European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP). All these materials provide an interesting basis for further discussion, not only in specialized forums, but also for those involved in horse production.

Forage Intake and Digestion by Cattle and Sheep on a Common Dry Foothill Annyal Range

Author : George M. Van Dyne
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 836 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (29 download)

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Download or read book Forage Intake and Digestion by Cattle and Sheep on a Common Dry Foothill Annyal Range written by George M. Van Dyne and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 836 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Forage Intake and Digestion by Fistulated Steers Grazing Range as Estimated by Chromic-oxid and Hignin Indicator Techniques

Author : M. C. Howard
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (79 download)

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Download or read book Forage Intake and Digestion by Fistulated Steers Grazing Range as Estimated by Chromic-oxid and Hignin Indicator Techniques written by M. C. Howard and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The objectives of this study were to estimate the nutrient content of the diet for steers grazing a ponderosa pine range in Northern Arizona, to estimate digestibility of the forage dry matter, crude protein, energy, and acid detergent fiber with the lignin ratio indicator technique, and to estimate dry matter protein, and energy intake with the chronic oxide (Cr2O3) - lignin ratio indicator technique.

Advances in Equine Nutrition II

Author : Raymond J. Geor
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 612 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Advances in Equine Nutrition II written by Raymond J. Geor and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of research and review papers presented at KER conferences featuring international authorities on equine nutrition, sports medicine and veterinary topics. They have refined nutritional requirements of horses, and discovered ways to effectively deliver nutrients for horses in all athletic endeavors, to achieve optimal growth in young horses, and to ensure nutrient requirements are being fulfilled in reproductively active horses.

The Applicability of Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy to Predict Dry Matter Intake and In-vivo Neutral Detergent Fiber Digestibility in Mature Geldings Consuming an All-forage Diet

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Author : Lauren Anne Wells
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (946 download)

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Download or read book The Applicability of Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy to Predict Dry Matter Intake and In-vivo Neutral Detergent Fiber Digestibility in Mature Geldings Consuming an All-forage Diet written by Lauren Anne Wells and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An experiment was conducted to investigate the applicability of near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIR) to predict DMI and in-vivo NDF digestibility in horses. Nine mature, sedentary stock-type geldings, ranging from 10 to 20 yr of age were randomly assigned to one of three treatments within three simultaneous 3 x 3 Latin Squares to compare intakes and digestibilities of alfalfa (A), coastal Bermudagrass (C), and mixed grass hay (MGH). The 51-d study consisted of three 17-d periods. Each period consisted of a 4-d dietary adjustment period, 10-d feeding period, and 3-d total fecal collection period. Total fecal collections were conducted for 72 h, with feces collected and weighed every h. Representative hay and fecal samples were remitted to Dairy One Forage Lab (Ithaca, NY) for analysis. There was a main effect of treatment (P = 0.02) on overall mean DMI. Horses consuming A had a greater mean DMI (P = 0.02) as compared to horses consuming MGH (7.31 vs. 5.41 kg/d). Overall mean DMI for horses consuming A and C (7.31 vs. 6.79 kg/d) were similar (P = 0.71). Dry matter intake was negatively correlated (r = -0.44) with NIR analysis of NDF with sulfite and ash correction (aNDFom). Dry matter intake was significantly (P = 0.02) related to hay aNDFom; however, the R2 value was 0.17, which indicated that 17% of the variation in DMI could be explained by the aNDFom content of hay. Dry matter intake was negatively correlated (r = -0.45) with NIR analysis of undigested NDF at 30 h (uNDF30). Dry matter intake was significantly (P = 0.02) related to hay uNDF30; however, the R2 value was 0.17, which indicated that 17% of the variation in DMI was explained by the uNDF30 content of hay. There was a main effect of treatment on in-vivo NDF digestibility (P = 0.01). Correlations between in-vivo NDF digestibility and NIR hay analysis were not significant (P > 0.61) for aNDFom, uNDF30, or NDF digestibility at 30 h (NDFD30). Significant correlation coefficients between aNDFom content and in-vitro estimates were observed; 0.99 for uNDF30 and -0.68 for NDF digestibility at 30 h. Results from this study indicate that the use of NIR to estimate intake and in-vivo NDF digestibility in horses warrants further research. Perhaps the further collection of data will lead to development of NIR calibration equations that will be robust enough to predict NDF digestibility in horses.

Comparison of Forage Digestion by Cattle and Horses

Author : Nadia F. Cymbaluk
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 23 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book Comparison of Forage Digestion by Cattle and Horses written by Nadia F. Cymbaluk and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comparison of the nutrient utilization and voluntary dry matter intake (VDMI) of Saskatchewan grown forages by steers and horses and an evaluation of the usefulness of in vitro techniques and prediction equations for predicting feed utilization by cattle and horses. In the first trial, 6 hays were fed to 6 ponies and 6 steers. The second trial used the same horses and steers to evaluate the VDMI and nutrient digestibility of alfalfa hay and dehydrated alfalfa pellets. Feed and feces were analyzed for dry matter, gross energy, crude protein, acid detergent fiber, neutral detergent fiber, calcium and phosphorus by 1985 ADAC methods. In vitro organic matter digestibilities were determined by the modified Tilley and Terry method. Data were analyzed within and across species. The Lucas test, or the regression of digestible nutrient upon feed nutrient content, was used to predict andogenous nutrient excretion and true nutrient digestibility.

The Evaluation of Feeds Through Digestibility Experiments

Author : Burch H. Schneider
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book The Evaluation of Feeds Through Digestibility Experiments written by Burch H. Schneider and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Equine Applied and Clinical Nutrition E-Book

Author : Raymond J. Geor
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0702054186
Total Pages : 592 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Equine Applied and Clinical Nutrition E-Book written by Raymond J. Geor and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-01-31 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Equine Applied and Clinical Nutrition is a comprehensive text resource on the nutrition and feeding management of horses. Over 20 experts from around the world share their wisdom on a topic of central relevance to all equine practitioners and the equine community generally. Both basic and applied (including healthy and diseased animals) nutrition and feeding management of horses and other equids (i.e. ponies, donkeys, wild equids) are covered. The book will appeal to a wide audienc: undergraduate and post-graduate students in equine science and veterinary medicine, veterinarians, equine nutritionists, horse trainers and owners. The clinical component will strengthen the appeal for equine veterinarians. Equine Applied and Clinical Nutrition will be a "must have" for anyone involved in the care of horses, ponies and other equids. The book is divided into 3 parts: Basic or core nutrition in this context refers to digestive physiology of the horse and the principles of nutrition. Applied nutrition deals with the particular types of foods, and how to maintain an optimum diet through various life stages of the horse. You might characterize this aspect as prevention of disease through diet. Clinical nutrition covers various diseases induced by poor diet, and their dietary treatment and management. It also looks at specific feeding regimes useful in cases disease not specifically induced by diet. Authoritative, international contributions Strong coverage of clinical aspects either omitted from or only sparsely dealt with elsewhere Full colour throughout The only clinical equine nutrition book