An edition of Equine science (2013)

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An edition of Equine science (2013)

Equine science

4th ed.
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Equine Science, 4th Edition gives you the basic understanding of horses necessary for your success in equine care and management. Richly illustrated in full color, the book uses a logical, easy-to-follow outline to make learning simple, while addressing essential topics like care and feeding, training, development and reproduction, illness, inheritance, and the history of horses. Bursting with helpful features, Equine Science, 4th Edition will pique your interest with detailed tables, charts, graphs, and photos, as well as informational sidebars, website references, and end-of chapter activities that test your knowledge of the material. As a future equine professional, you will especially appreciate the glossary of terms at the end of the text, as well as the appendix, which includes useful conversion factors and worksheets and provides contact information for professional organizations. - Publisher.

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English
Pages
633

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Equine science
2013, Delmar Cengage Learning
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Table of Contents

About the author
History and development of the horse
Status and future of the horse industry
Breeds, types, and classes of horses
Cells, tissues, and organs
Functional anatomy
Biomechanics of movement
Unsoundness
Selecting and judging horses
Determining age, height, and weight of horses
Genetics
Reproduction and breeding
Digestion and nutrition
Feeds and feeding horses
Health management
Parasite control
Common management practices
Shoeing and hoof care
Buildings and equipment
Horse behavior and training
Equitation
Business aspects
Career opportunities
Appendix
Glossary

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Clifton Park, NY

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Library of Congress
SF285.3 .P36 2013

The Physical Object

Format
Hardcover
Pagination
xv, 633 p.
Number of pages
633
Dimensions
29 x x centimeters

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL25298866M
ISBN 10
111113877X
ISBN 13
9781111138776
LCCN
2011939956

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