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Mature, senior & geriatric horses : their management, care and use /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gibbs, Pete G. (Pete George)
Corporate Authors: Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A & M University System
Other Authors: Potter, G.D, Scrutchfield, W.L, Martin, M.T
Format: Government Document Book
Language:English
Published: [College Station, Texas] : Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas A & M University System, [2005]
Subjects:
Horses > Care > Texas.
Veterinary geriatrics.
Horses > Aging.
Horse Diseases.
Aging.
Horses.
Table of Contents:
  • Classifying/identifying horses at later life stages
  • The horse's mouth - equine dentistry
  • Nutrition and feeding
  • Body condition scoring - weight gain/loss
  • Use it or lose it - fitness, exercise and conditioning
  • Hoof care
  • Other healthcare issues
  • Special conditions affecting older horses
  • Conclusion: the old and maintained horse vs. the old and useful horse
  • Getting more information