Handbook of Horses and Donkeys - Introduction to Ownership and Care Mortensen Chris J.Paperback / softback
Handbook of Horses and Donkeys - Introduction to Ownership and Care Mortensen Chris J.Paperback / softback Horses and Donkeys persist to be important to most societies as either recreational or…
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Handbook of Horses and Donkeys - Introduction to Ownership and Care Mortensen Chris J.Paperback / softback
Horses and Donkeys persist to be important to most societies as either recreational or working animals. The history, evolution and domestication of equids is covered, along with equine anatomy and physiology, nutrition, behaviour, learning and cognition, communication, equine health and disease, hoof care, first aid, parasitic infections, preventive measures, pregnancy and foal management. Presenting a broad coverage of topics relating to horse and donkey ownership, The Handbook of Horses and Donkeys is an introductory guide providing expert advice on current ethical management practices.
Functional topics are also covered, including body condition scoring, estimating body weight, calculating dietary rations, stabling, pasture advice and management of abnormal behaviours and stereotypies. The book is practical, guiding the reader towards good management and best practice. The approach