The first section of Nutritional Physiology of the Horse offers an overview of current scientific knowledge on the interaction between feedstuffs, feed intake and digestive processes in the horse. It discusses the significance of these processes for partitioning of nutrients needed for growth, exercise and reproduction.

The second section focuses on the nutrient requirements of the horse in relation to current assessment methods and their practical application.

Section three develops and reviews the current models for prediction of nutrient intake, utilization and relevancy for diet formulation.

Contents

1. Biological status of horse
2. Digestive physiology of the horse
3. Feed chemistry and digestive processes
4. Feed and feed evaluation in vivo
5. Energy from feed
6. Energy metabolism
7. Proein metabolism
8. Mineral nutrition
9. Vitamins
10. Feeding practice in relation to health and welfare

Index

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