The Horse Nutrition HandbookStorey Publishing, LLC, 17 mai 2010 - 245 pages Good nutrition is essential for a strong and healthy horse. Here are in-depth explorations on the benefits of additives and herbal supplements inform Worth’s dietary approach toward treating common health problems that include colic, cribbing, Cushing disease, ulcers, tying-up syndrome, and more. Providing your horse with a healthy, well-balanced diet will keep him looking and feeling his best for years to come. |
Table des matières
| 1 | |
2 All about Nutrients | 15 |
3 What to Feed and Why | 60 |
4 Designing a Balanced Feeding Program | 95 |
5 Feeding for a Lifetime | 124 |
6 Feed Storage and Feeding Tips | 142 |
7 Pasture Management | 153 |
8 Diets for Common Equine Disorders | 164 |
APPENDIXES | 212 |
Glossary | 220 |
RESOURCES | 234 |
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