Equine Nutrition: A Comprehensive Guide for Veterinary Professionals and Horse Owners

Authored by renowned expert Teresa Hollands, this book is a groundbreaking resource that bridges the gap between scientific understanding and practical application of equine nutrition. By providing a solid evidence base and actionable advice, this book empowers veterinarians, animal scientists, trainers, nutritionists, and horse owners to make informed decisions about feeding horses.

Filling the Knowledge Gap in Equine Nutrition

Veterinary and animal science courses often struggle to provide adequate nutrition training, leaving practitioners and students without a solid foundation in this critical area. Furthermore, much of the available information is poorly explained and lacks a scientific basis. This book remedies this situation by combining the author team’s 50+ years of experience teaching equine nutrition to provide a trustworthy and comprehensive resource.

Practical Wisdom for Real-World Challenges

Across 17 informative chapters, the authors address the most common queries and challenges encountered during nutritional consultations, using relatable case-based examples. The book is generously illustrated with visual aids and photographic illustrations, ensuring that readers can easily apply the knowledge and increase compliance and understanding.

Key Topics Covered

• How to take a diet history, including selecting the right forage and concentrates and interpreting feed labels
• How to take the horse’s history, including workload, body weight, and body fat scoring
• Supporting achievable and sustainable fat loss in overweight horses
• Appropriate rations across a range of performance disciplines and for breeding horses
• Appropriate feeds and supplements for competition, including recognizing potential hazards, signs of quality, and issues of feed safety
• How to use ration programmes, including answers to frequently asked questions for horses with specific nutritional requirements, from allergies to obesity

This book is an essential resource for veterinary professionals, animal scientists, trainers, nutritionists, and horse owners seeking to deepen their understanding of equine nutrition and improve the health and well-being of horses. With forewords by Carl Lester, Honorary Fellow of the British Horse Society, and Tim Mair, former President of the British Equine Veterinary Association, this book is a testament to the authors’ commitment to advancing the field of equine nutrition.