Overview

In the first section of this book, the authors offer an overview of current scientific knowledge on the interaction between feedstuffs, feed intake and digestive processes in the horse. Here, they discuss the significance of these processes for partitioning of nutrients needed for growth, exercise and reproduction. The second section focuses on the nutrient requirements of the horse in relation to current assessment methods and their practical application, while the third section develops and reviews the current models for prediction of nutrient intake, utilisation and relevancy for diet formulation. The book concludes with a discussion on future developments.

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Author:   Andrea D. Ellis ,  Julian Hill
Publisher:   5M Books Ltd
Imprint:   Nottingham University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.70cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.60cm
Weight:   0.680kg
ISBN:  

9781897676462

ISBN 10:   1897676468
Pages:   372
Publication Date:   01 April 2005
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Biological status of the horse * Digestive physiology of the horse * Feed chemistry and digestive processes * Feed and feed evaluation in vivo * Energy from feed * Energy metabolism * Protein metabolism * Mineral nutrition * Vitamins * Feeding practice in relation to health and welfare * Index

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Julian Hill lectures in animal science at Writtle College. Andrea Ellis works as researcher in equine nutrition and management at the Institute for Animal Research at Lelystad in the Netherlands.

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