Forest Measurements

by Burkhart, Harold E.; Avery, Thomas Eugene; Bullock, Bronson P.

• ISBN13: 9780683049671
• ISBN10: 0683049674
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2018-08-10
• Publisher: Waveland Pr Inc

Summary

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.

Author Biography

Lon Lewis, DVM, PhD

Table of Contents

SECTION I: NUTRITION AND FEEDS FOR HORSES
Water, Energy, Protein, Carbohydrates, and Fats for Horses	3	(16)
Minerals for Horses	19	(23)
Vitamins for Horses	42	(20)
Harvested Feeds for Horses	62	(41)
Pasture for Horses	103	(9)
Diet Evaluation, Formulation, and Preparation for Horses	112	(26)
Minimizing Horse Feeding Costs	138	(9)
SECTION II: FEEDING AND CARE OF HORSES
General Horse Feeding Practices	147	(8)
General Horse Care Management Practices	155	(31)
Feeding Idle and Working Horses	186	(7)
Feeding and Care of Horses for Athletic Performance	193	(31)
Breeding Stallion Feeding and Care	224	(5)
Broodmare Feeding and Care	229	(13)
Mare and Foal Care at Foaling	242	(22)
Growing Horse Feeding and Care	264	(13)
Developmental Orthopedic Diseases in Horses	277	(12)
Feeding and Care of Horses with Health Problems	289	(11)
Plant Poisoning of Horses	300	(46)
Anthony P. Knight
Feed-Related Poisonings of Horses	346	(24)
Behavioral Problems in Horses	370	(10)
GLOSSARY	380	(47)
APPENDIX TABLES: EQUINE NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENT TABLES
Table 1. Dietary Energy, Protein, Calcium, and Phosphorus Recommended in Horse's Diet and Amount of Feed Consumed	411	(1)
Table 2. Mineral Concentrations Recommended in Horse's Diet Compared to that in Feeds	412	(1)
Table 3. Vitamin Concentrations Recommended in Horse's Diet Compared to that in Feeds	413	(1)
Table 4. Daily Energy, Protein, Calcium, Phosphorus and Vitamin A Recommended for Horses	414	(4)
Table 4--200 Daily Nutrient Requirements of Ponies (440 lb, or 200 kg, mature weight)	415	(1)
Table 4--400 Daily Nutrient Requirements of Horses (880 lb, or 400 kg, mature weight)	415	(1)
Table 4--500 Daily Nutrient Requirements of Horses (1100 lb, or 500 kg, mature weight)	416	(1)
Table 4--600 Daily Nutrient Requirements of Horses (1320 lb, or 600 kg, mature weight)	416	(1)
Table 4--700 Daily Nutrient Requirements of Horses (1540 lb, or 700 kg, mature weight)	417	(1)
Table 4--800 Daily Nutrient Requirements of Horses (1760 lb, or 800 kg, mature weight)	417	(1)
Table 4--900 Daily Nutrient Requirements of Horses (1980 lb, or 900 kg, mature weight)	418	(1)
Table 5. Energy Needs for Physical Activity	418	(1)
FEED TABLES
Table 6. Nutrient Content of Horse Feeds	419	(3)
Table 7. Mineral Supplements Composition	422	(1)
Table 8. Feeds---Weight/Unit Volume	423	(1)
CONVERSION TABLES
Table 9. Conversion Factors	424	(1)
Table 10. Symbols, Weights, and Valences of Common Elements	425	(2)
Index	427