Horses: Breeding, Health Disorders and Effects on Performance and Behavior

Equine Health and Performance

A specialized reference examining the relationships between horse breeding, health, welfare, performance, and behavior. The book explores how genetics, early-life management, exercise, transportation, health disorders, and environmental factors influence the physical development and athletic performance of horses. Particular emphasis is placed on musculoskeletal health, welfare during transport, disease prevention, and the long-term effects of management practices on equine wellbeing and competitive success.

Key Features

• Covers horse breeding and genetic influences
• Explores equine growth and early-life development
• Discusses musculoskeletal health and injury prevention
• Examines lameness and orthopedic disorders
• Reviews the role of exercise in skeletal development
• Covers transportation stress and welfare concerns
• Discusses the impact of transport on health and performance
• Explores equine behavior and management practices
• Addresses competition horse welfare and performance factors
• Includes current research in equine science and management
• Useful for veterinarians, breeders, trainers, researchers, and horse owners