Equine Exercise Physiology : The Science of Exercise in the Athletic Horse

by Hinchcliff, Kenneth W.

• ISBN13: 9780702028571
• ISBN10: 0702028576
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-11-14
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

Equine Exercise Physiology provides the most up-to-date, in-depth coverage of the basic sciences required for an understanding of the physiology of the equine athlete. This book provides a thorough grounding in the basic physiology of each body system and in particular the responses of each body system to exercise and training. It is the ideal resource for those interested in equine exercise physiology: undergraduate and post-graduate students in exercise science, comparative physiology, biology and veterinary science; veterinary students; horse trainers and owners of sport horses; journalists writing in equine specialty magazines; and interested lay persons. Topics include: the musculoskeletal system and physiology; tendon, ligament and joint physiology; the biomechanics of locomotion; respiratory, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems; metabolism and nutritional management; thermoregulation; hematology and immunology Written by the top experts currently working in the area of equine exercise physiology Designed for those seeking comprehensive information in a digestible format about the basic science of equine exercise physiology, rather than the clinical aspects Over 250 high quality illustrations that amplify and illustrate important points Information available in a readily accessible format.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Contributors	p. viii
Integrative physiology and exercise testing	p. 1
The horse as an athlete: a physiological overview	p. 2
Exercise testing in the field	p. 12
Musculoskeletal system	p. 29
Muscle physiology: responses to exercise and training	p. 30
Skeletal physiology: responses to exercise and training	p. 81
Tendon and ligament physiology: responses to exercise and training	p. 106
Joint physiology: responses to exercise and training	p. 132
Biomechanics of locomotion in the athletic horse	p. 143
Respiratory system	p. 169
Upper airway function of normal horses during exercise	p. 170
Lower airway function: responses to exercise and training	p. 193
Cardiovascular system	p. 211
Cardiovascular function and oxygen transport: responses to exercise and training	p. 212
Metabolism and nutrition	p. 247
Metabolic responses to exercise and training	p. 248
Endocrine alterations in the equine athlete	p. 273
Nutritional management of the equine athlete	p. 301
Fluids and electrolytes	p. 327
Body fluids and electrolytes: responses to exercise and training	p. 328
Muscle and blood acid-base physiology during exercise and in response to training	p. 350
Thermoregulation and exercise-associated heat stress	p. 382
Hematology and immunology	p. 397
Hematologic and serum biochemical responses to exercise and training	p. 398
Immunological responses to exercise and training	p. 410
Gastrointestinal system	p. 423
Effects of exercise on gastrointestinal function	p. 424
Index	p. 441
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