edited by Raymond J. Geor, BVSc, MVSc, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM (Large Animal), Diplomate ACVSMR, Diplomate ACVN (Honorary) ; Patricia A. Harris, MA, PhD, Diplomate ECVCN, VetMB, MRCVS ; Manfred Coenen, Prof., Dr. med. vet., Diplomate ECVCN ; foreword by HRH Princess Anne
[xiii], 679 pages :
color illustrations ;
29 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index
Gastrointestinal physiology / Alfred M. Merritt and Veŕonique Julliand -- Endocrine and metabolic physiology / Raymond J. Geor -- Factors affecting feed intake / Derek Cuddeford -- Water / Nadia F. Cymbaluk -- Energy systems and requirements / Andrea D. Ellis -- Amino acids and protein / Kristine L. Urschel and Laurie M. Lawrence -- Fat and fatty acids / Lori K. Warren and Kelly R. Vineyard -- Carbohydrates / Rhonda M. Hoffman -- Vitamins / Annette Zeyner and Patricia A. Harris -- Macro and trace elements in equine nutrition / Manfred Coenen -- Feeding stallions and broodmares / Laurie M. Lawrence -- Feeding the growing horse / William B. Staniar -- Practical considerations for feeding racehorses / Brian D. Nielson -- Nutritional management of elite endurance horses / Patricia A. Harris and Harold C. Schott II. -- Nutritional considerations for aged horses / Sarah L. Ralston and Patricia A. Harris -- Practical donkey and mule nutrition / David G. Smith and Faith A. Burden -- Feedstuffs for horses / Jan Erik Lindberg -- Pastures and pasture management / Annette C. Longland -- Specialized dietary supplements / Carey A. Williams -- Feed hygiene and related disorders in horses / Josef Kamphues -- The manufacturers' role in feed quality and safety: a discussion on methods used in feed manufacturing processes to assure feed hygiene and safety / Ruth Bishop -- Assessment of body condition and bodyweight / Rebecca A. Carter and Alexandra H.A. Dugdale -- Ration evaluation and formulation / Catherine E. Dunnett -- Assessment of nutritional status from analysis of blood and other tissue samples / Ingrid Vervuert and Ellen Kienzle -- Effects of diet on behavior -- normal and abnormal / Becky Hothersall and Christine J. Nicol -- Controversial areas in equine nutrition and feeding management: the editors' views / Patricia A. Harris, Manfred Coenen and Raymond J. Geor -- Laminitis / Raymond J. Geor and Patricia A. Harris -- Obesity / Raymond J. Geor and Patricia A. Harris -- Feeding thin and starved horses / Caroline McGregor Argo -- Hyperlipemia / Andy E. Durham -- Exercise-associated muscle disorders / Patricia A. Harris and José Luis L. Rivero -- Developmental orthopedic disease / Ingrid Vervuert and Andrea D. Ellis -- Oral joint supplements in the management of osteoarthritis / C. Wayne McIlwraith -- Gastric ulceration / Nanna Luthersson and Jenifer A. Nadeau -- Intestinal disease / Andy E. Durham -- Urinary tract disease / Harold C. Schott II. -- Hepatic insufficiency / Andy E. Durham -- Nutritional considerations in grass sickness, botulism, equine motor neuron disease and equine degenerative myeloencephalopathy / Bruce McGorum, Robert S. Pirie and John A. Keen -- Feeding management pre- and post-surgery / Tim Mair -- Feeding orphan and sick foals / Sarah J. Stoneham -- Assisted enteral and parenteral feeding / Elizabeth A. Carr