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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Parker, R. O.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Albany, [N.Y.] : Delmar Publishers, [1998]
Subjects:
Horses.
Animal Husbandry.
Table of Contents:
  • 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