Equine Clinical Nutrition (Hardcover)

Section l The HorseAnimal Assessment1 Feeding Horses: Back to Evolution2 Nutritional Assessment of the Horse3 The Horse : Host4 The Horse : MicrobiomeSection II The RationNutrient Metabolism5 Water6 Energy7 Protein8 Minerals9 VitaminsRation Assessment10 Ration Assessment and Farm Investigations11 Forages12 Toxic Plants13 Manufactured Feeds14 Herbs and Dietary Supplements15 USA Feed Regulations and SafetySection II Feeding ManagementHealthy Horses16 Feeding and Drinking Behaviors17 Feeding Adult and Senior Horses18 Feeding Athletes and Working Horses19 Feeding Stallions20 Feeding Broodmares21 Feeding Growing HorsesClinical Nutrition22 Pain and Discomfort Behaviors23 Weight Management24 Refeeding and Assisted feeding25 Musculoskeletal System Disorders26 Digestive System Disorders27 Endocrine System Disorders28 Metabolic SyndromeAppendix1 Abbreviations2 Average body weight and heights of horses3 Glossary4 Nutrition Resources5 Case in Point Answers and Outcomes6 Nutrition Competencies of Equine Veterinarians