Equine Science
by Rick Parker Author
(From Amazon): Equine Science, third edition provides an introduction to the science of horses from their history and use, to breeds and types. Also covered are anatomy, selection, breeding and genetics, nutrition, health management, and training. Guidelines for management, equitation, equine businesses and how to obtain a job or career in the equine industry are also provided. Equine Science, third edition is organized so that it is easy to find information on a topic using well organized charts, graphs and tables. Each chapter begins with learning objectives and key words and ends with a summary, review questions, student activities and a list of resources.
Additional Details
- Resource Type
- Book
- ISBN
- 9781418032548
- Print Status
- In Print
- Chapters
- 22
- Pages
- 552
- Publisher
- Delmar Cengage Learning
- Edition
- 3
- Copyright
- 2007
Chapters
- 1 History and Development of the Horse.
- 2 Status and Future of the Horse Industry.
- 3 Breeds, Types and Classes of Horses.
- 4 Cells, Tissues, and Organs.
- 5 Functional Anatomy.
- 6 Biomechanics of Movement.
- 7 Unsoundness.
- 8 Selecting and Judging Horses.
- 9 Determining Age, Height, and Weight of Horses.
- 10 Genetics.
- 11 Reproduction and Breeding.
- 12 Digestion and Nutrition.
- 13 Feeds and Feeding Horses.
- 14 Health Management.
- 15 Parasite Control.
- 16 Common Management Practices.
- 17 Shoeing and Hoof Care.
- 18 Buildings and Equipment.
- 19 Horse Behavior and Training.
- 20 Equitation.
- 21 Business Aspects.
- 22 Career Opportunities.
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