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Horse feeding and nutrition /

Horse Feeding And Nutrition.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Cunha, Tony J., 1916-1992
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: [Place of publication not identified] : Academic Press, 1980.
Colección:Animal feeding and nutrition.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Front Cover; Horse Feeding and Nutrition; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Foreword; Preface; Chapter 1. Past, Present, and Future in the Horse Industry; I. Future Outlook; II. The Need for More University Involvement; III. Inadequacy of Present Research Effort; IV. Other Facts on Horse Industry; References; Chapter 2. Art, Science, and Myths in Feeding Horses; I. Art of Feeding; II. Science of Feeding; III. Myths in Feeding; Chapter 3. Supplying Feed Nutrients for the Horse; I. The Lack of Nutrient Requirement Data; II. What Makes a Good Ration; III. Supplying Adequate Feed Intake
  • IV. Use Regularity in FeedingV. Nutrient Requirements of Horses; VI. Summary; References; Chapter 4. The Digestive Tract; I. Digestive System; II. Digestion and Absorption; References; Chapter 5. Vitamin Requirements; I. Introduction; II. Listing of Vitamins; III. Status of Vitamin Knowledge; IV. The Existence of Borderline Deficiencies; V. Vitamin Needs Becoming More Critical; VI. Unidentified Nutrient Factors; VII. Suggested Vitamin Levels; VIII. Vitamin A; IX. Vitamin D; X. Vitamin E; XI. Vitamin K; XII. Vitamin C; XIII. Thiamin; XIV. Riboflavin; XV. Vitamin B12; XVI. Niacin
  • XVII. Pantothenic AcidXVIII. Vitamin B6; XIX. Choline; XX. Folacin; XXI. Biotin; XXII. p-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA); XXIII. Myo-Inositol; References; Chapter 6. Mineral Requirements of the Horse; I. Decline of Fertility in Soils; II. Productivity and Confinement Increases Supplementation Needs; III. Functions of Minerals and Effects of Deficiency; IV. The Mineral Content of the Animal Body; V. Essential Mineral Elements; VI. Macro- and Microminerals; VII. Mineral Interrelationships and Availability; VIII. Other Minerals; IX. Availability of Minerals; X. Calcium and Phosphorus; XI. Salt
  • XII. IodineXIII. Iron and Copper; XIV. Cobalt; XV. Manganese; XVI. Zinc; XVII. Selenium; XVIII. Potassium; XIX. Magnesium; XX. Molybdenum; XXI. Sulfur; XXII. Fluorine; XXIII. Horses Should Be Self-Fed Minerals; XXIV. Why Horses Eat Dirt or Chew Wood; XXV. Hair Analysis as Nutritional Indicator; References; Chapter 7. Protein Requirements of the Horse; I. Introduction; II. Amino Acids; III. Quality of Protein; IV. Balance of Amino Acids; V. Excess Protein; VI. Energy-Protein Ratio Relationship; VII. Effect of Processing on Amino Acids; VIII. NPN as a Protein Substitute
  • IX. Protein Requirement InformationReferences; Chapter 8. Carbohydrates and Fiber for Horses; I. Classification of Carbohydrates; II. Volatile Fatty Acids; III. Roughage Level in Rations; References; Chapter 9. Fatty Acids, Fat, Volatile Fatty Acids, and Energy; I. Energy Use by the Horse; II. Fatty Acids; III. Adding Fat to Rations; IV. Body Fat; V. Energy Requirements; References; Chapter 10. Water Needs of the Horse; I. Factors Affecting Water Requirement; II. Safe Mineral Levels in Water; III. Saline Water; References; Chapter 11. Nutrition, Disease, and Performance