Equine Clinical Nutrition, 2nd Edition

Equine Clinical Nutrition

This comprehensive reference provides practical guidance on the nutritional management of healthy and sick horses. The second edition covers updated nutrient recommendations, ration formulation, feeding practices, clinical nutrition, and nutritional assessment across different life stages. It integrates equine anatomy, physiology, behavior, microbiome, and nutrient metabolism into clinical feeding decisions. The book is designed for veterinary students, animal science students, and equine practitioners.

Key Features:

• Covers nutritional management of healthy and diseased horses
• Provides updated recommendations for essential equine nutrients
• Explains metabolism of water, energy, protein, minerals, and vitamins
• Discusses ration assessment, forage selection, and feeding management
• Covers equine microbiome, feeding behavior, and drinking patterns
• Explains manufactured feeds, supplements, feed safety, and regulations
• Provides nutritional assessment across different equine life stages
• Discusses dietary management of weight and major health disorders
• Covers toxic plants and nutritional risks affecting horses
• Provides practical clinical feeding guidance for veterinary and equine professionals