Advances in equine nutrition, volume 2

Following the success of its predecessor opposite, this volume is a further collection of original research and review papers presented during Kentucky Equine Research's recent Equine Nutrition Conferences for Feed Manufacturers, held annually in Lexington, Kentucky. The conference features international authorities on nutrition, sports medicine and veterinary topics pertaining to the horse.

Factors affecting mineral digestibility in horses. Neutraceuticals : what are they and do they work ? The many phases of selenium. Forage analysis : three points to consider. The role of vitamins in the growth of horses. Protein and amino acids. Gastric ulcers in horses. Nutritional support of the sick adult horse. Metabolic effects of warm-up on exercising horses. Studies of fat adaptation and exercise. Time of feeding critical for performance.