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Book SynopsisProper formulation of diets for horses depends on adequate knowledge of their nutrient requirements. This book covers information on the composition of feeds, feed additives, and other compounds routinely fed to horses. It also contains information on several nutritional and metabolic diseases that horses often have.
Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 Summary; 3 1 Energy; 4 2 Carbohydrates; 5 3 Fats and Fatty Acids; 6 4 Proteins and Amino Acids; 7 5 Minerals; 8 6 Vitamins; 9 7 Water and Water Quality; 10 8 Feeds and Feed Processing; 11 9 Feed Additives; 12 10 Feed Analysis; 13 11 Feeding Behavior and General Considerations for Feeding Management; 14 12 Unique Aspects of Equine Nutrition; 15 13 Donkeys and Other Equids; 16 14 Ration Formulation and Evaluation; 17 15 Computer Model to Estimate Requirements; 18 16 Nutrient Requirements, Feedstuff Composition, and Other Tables; 19 Appendix A: Committee Statement of Task; 20 Appendix B: Abbreviations and Acronyms; 21 Appendix C: Committee Member Biographies; 22 Appendix D: Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources Publications; 23 Index
