www.horses.ch by Matile GmbH

 

The basic knowledge is presented in main reports dealing with experimental and field studies on the following categories: growth and development; energy and protein requirements; minerals and vitamins requirements and the role of nutrition on developmental diseases. Sections end with applications for end users. These materials are the first step of further discussion on the evaluation and prediction of the requirements of the different types of horses covered in the scope of the working group of the Horse commission of the European Association for Animal Production. This book is of interest to all those working with horses including trainers, breeders veterinarians and horse owners.

 

Table of Contents

 

Part A - Growth and development - The fundamentals • Growth curves and effects of some factors

 

Part B - Energy and protein requirements - The fundamentals • The applications • Synthesis and prospects

 

Part C - Minerals and vitamins requirements - The fundamentals • The applications • Experimental and field studies

 

Part D - Role of nutrition on developmental diseases - The fundamentals • The applications • Experimental and field studies • Author Index