Horse Nutrition and Feeding Management - Hardcover

by Jenna Matthews (Editor)

The horse is a type of domesticated and hoofed mammal with odd-toed feet. It falls under the taxonomic family Equidae and belongs to the extant subspecies of Equus ferus. Horses are used for a variety of purposes such as agriculture, therapy, police work and entertainment. Appropriate nutrition and feeding management is required to ensure their well-being. This has an impact on a horse's performance capacity, reproduction, growth, and overall health. Horse feeding is a complex task since poor nutrition can lead to horses becoming overweight and suffering from diseases, such as nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism, laminitis and developmental orthopedic disease. Various other aspects of horse management include environmental and stable conditions, and feeding methods. This book unravels the recent studies on horse nutrition and feeding management. It is appropriate for students seeking detailed information on this topic as well as for experts.