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Informationen zum Autor David Frape BSc (Reading), PhD (Iowa), Dip Agric (Cantab), CBiol, FSB, FRCPath, RNutr, has published numerous papers and articles on equine nutrition. He is also a scientific consultant, a member of the Editorial Board of Equine Veterinary Journal , a member of the Laminitis Trust, and Editor of World Agriculture . Klappentext Since the first edition of Equine Nutrition and Feeding was published in 1986, it has become the seminal work on the subject. It covers all the key topics that you need to know for your equine nutrition degree course. This comprehensive and clearly evidenced textbook covers how food is digested and nutrients are used in growing, working and breeding horses. It also explains the scientific basis for calculating nutrient and dietary requirements in an understandable manner, and shows you how to do these calculations. Special attention is also given to grassland and pasture, and to housing and diet-related diseases.Additional, student-friendly features include:* References to the most up-to-date information, including "Nutrient Requirements of Horses", from the National Research Council (2007).* Case histories to provide practical examples.* Study questions at the end of each chapter to help you to revise.* A comprehensive glossary of terms and abbreviations.Changes to this fourth edition:* Evidence base has been expanded, with 646 new research reports and papers being incorporated.* Extensively revised to make navigation easier.* A new section is dedicated to the weaning and growth of the foal.This book is the essential text for any undergraduate and postgraduate student of equine nutrition, equine veterinary medicine, equine veterinary nursing or agricultural science. It is also used by equine nutritionists and horse owners. Zusammenfassung Equine Nutrition and Feeding is the seminal work on the subject. It covers all the key topics needed for equine nutrition degree course. This comprehensive and clearly evidenced textbook covers how food is digested and nutrients are used in growing, working and breeding horses. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword. Introduction to the Fourth Edition. Acknowledgements. List of Abbreviations. 1 The Digestive System. The mouth. The stomach and small intestine. The large intestine. Study questions. Further reading. 2 Utilization of the Products of Dietary Energy and Protein. Carbohydrate, fat and protein as sources of energy, and the hormonal regulation of energy. Energy metabolism. Dietary protein. Protein requirements for maintenance. Amino acids. Non-protein nitrogen. Laminitis and energy intake. Study questions. Further reading. 3 The Roles of Major Minerals and Trace Elements. Major minerals. Trace elements. Study questions. Further reading. 4 Vitamin and Water Requirements. Vitamin requirements. Water requirements and fluid losses. Study questions. Further reading. 5 Ingredients of Horse Feeds. Roughage. 'Processed' feeds. Functions of hay and use of other bulky feeds. Compounded nuts. Coarse mixes. Cereals. Other lesser ingredients and by-products. Fat supplements. Protein concentrates. Pre- and pro-biotics. Dietary vitamin and mineral supplements. Feed storage. Natural and contaminant toxicants in feeds. Feed additives. Prohibited substances. Study questions. Further reading. 6 Estimating Nutrient Requirements. Relationship of capacity for feed to body weight. Concentrates and roughages. Feed energy. Digestible energy, protein and mineral requirements based on NRC (2007) recom...
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"Although the book is targeted at well-informed horse owners, it also would be a good reference for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary students." (Doody s, 16 September 2011)
