The Handbook of Horses and Donkeys
Introduction to Ownership and Care
Seiten
2018
5M Books Ltd (Verlag)
9781912178889 (ISBN)
5M Books Ltd (Verlag)
9781912178889 (ISBN)
Horses and donkeys continue to be important to most societies as either recreational or working animals. Presenting a broad coverage of topics relating to horse and donkey ownership, The Handbook of Horses and Donkeys is an introductory guide providing expert advice on current ethical management practices.
The history, evolution and domestication of equids is covered, along with equine anatomy and physiology, nutrition, behaviour, learning and cognition, communication, equine health and disease, hoof care, first aid, parasitic infections, preventive measures, pregnancy and foal management.
The book is practical, guiding the reader towards good management and best practice. Functional topics are also covered, including body condition scoring, estimating body weight, calculating dietary rations, stabling, pasture advice and management of abnormal behaviours and stereotypies. The approach is holistic, with a global perspective of the care and different uses of equines worldwide and of equine health in relation to the global spread of infection and diseases.
The information presented is expert-led but written in an informative and accessible way, designed to be applicable to the novice or experienced owner.
The history, evolution and domestication of equids is covered, along with equine anatomy and physiology, nutrition, behaviour, learning and cognition, communication, equine health and disease, hoof care, first aid, parasitic infections, preventive measures, pregnancy and foal management.
The book is practical, guiding the reader towards good management and best practice. Functional topics are also covered, including body condition scoring, estimating body weight, calculating dietary rations, stabling, pasture advice and management of abnormal behaviours and stereotypies. The approach is holistic, with a global perspective of the care and different uses of equines worldwide and of equine health in relation to the global spread of infection and diseases.
The information presented is expert-led but written in an informative and accessible way, designed to be applicable to the novice or experienced owner.
Chris J. Mortensen earned his PhD from Texas A&M University with a focus on equine health, nutrition, and reproduction. For many years he taught university courses focused in the equine sciences including online courses to thousands of learners from all over the world. His scientific research has investigated nutritional and stress impacts on equine reproduction. Today, he resides in New Zealand with his family writing, podcasting, and working in animal conservation.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 01.11.2018 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Horse Riding and Management |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 172 x 246 mm |
| Gewicht | 784 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Tiere / Tierhaltung |
| ISBN-13 | 9781912178889 / 9781912178889 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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