A primary concern of all horse owners and caregivers is that their animals receive the proper feed and in the correct amounts. In seeking information about these matters, it’s easy for owners and caregivers to be lured in—and often misled—by advertisements and endorsements for vitamins, alternative medicines, and other supplementary products. The Ultimate Guide to Horse Feed, Supplements, and Nutrition offers solid and sensible guidance in these and other areas in this wide-reaching book. Among the topics covered are:
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Formulating a correct dietary routine for your horse, pony, or mule based on considerations such as breed, age, and size, as well as locale, climate, and the activities in which they take part
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Understanding the horse’s digestive system and related organs and the effects of various feeds on them
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Feed-related diseases and other ailments: their causes, prevention, and treatment
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The use and misuse of vitamins and other supplements
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Understanding your veterinarian’s diagnoses, tests, and treatments
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And much more