The growing horse: nutrition and prevention of growth disorders

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The growing horse: nutrition and prevention of growth disorders is written by V. Juliand and published by BRILL. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 9086865429 (ISBN 10) and 9789086865420 (ISBN 13).

"This book provides an outstanding synthesis of the biology and the physiopathology of growth and of the nutritional requirements necessary for feeding the healthy growing horse. The basic knowledge is presented in main reports dealing with experimental and field studies on the following categories: growth and development; energy and protein requirements; minerals and vitamins requirements and the role of nutrition on developmental diseases. Sections end with applications for end users. These materials are the first step of further discussion on the evaluation and prediction of the requirements of the different types of horses covered in the scope of the working group of the Horse commission of the European Association for Animal Production. This book is of interest to all those working with horses including trainers, breeders veterinarians and horse owners."