Feeding and Care of the Horse - Softcover

Lewis, Lon D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0683049674 ISBN 13: 9780683049671

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 1996

Synopsis

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.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Feeding and Care of the Horse, 2nd Edition 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 – Equine Clinical Nutrition, Feeding and Care – into this indispensable guide to all aspects of horse care. You’ll find:

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• Characteristics, pros, cons and use of feeds and supplements
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• Maximizing pasture benefits
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• Money-saving advice on nutrition, care and management
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• Strategies for the prevention and treatment of diseases
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• Vital information on growth, reproduction, old age and care during weather extremes and for athletic or show performance
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• Unique, full-color coverage of 79 poisonous plants
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• New data on developmental bone diseases
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• Practical guide for housing, bedding, fencing, and record keeping
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• Specific management for behavior, foot, teeth, hair coat and parasite problems
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• Over 100 descriptive tables and illustrations
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• An extensive glossary

In this one handy volume, Dr. Lewis provides everything you need to know about quality, cost-effective horse management and care.

About the Author:

Lon Lewis, DVM, PhD

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0683049674
• ISBN 13: 9780683049671
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 464