What happens to dogs and cats if their diet is inadequate and the signs of ill health are not obvious to their owners? Natural diets based on raw meaty bones promote the health of pets, the human economy and the natural environment.

Animal health has major implications nowadays for the food supply, public health and international trade. However, there is increasing reluctance to rely upon therapeutic solutions to animal health using drugs and medicines. Consequently Nutrition-based Health is the only available strategy to avoid disease and maintain health in animals.

Provides an evaluation of the scientific literature on the nutrient requirements of small ruminants in all stages of life. This book addresses the effects of the environment, feed additives, and metabolism modifiers on nutrient requirements. It is suitable for animal nutritionists, veterinarians, and other scientists.

Applies theory-based knowledge to everyday veterinary practice through the use of case studies and clinical examples. Covering species kept as pets, including dogs, cats, exotic species, horses and birds, this book provides a grounding in various aspects of nutrition and feeding. It is written specifically for veterinary nurses and technicians.

Growing numbers of pet owners are giving their pets dietary supplements in hopes of supporting their health. This book examines issues in determining safety of animal dietary supplements in general, and the safety of three animal dietary supplements; lutein, evening primrose oil, and garlic, in particular.

An introduction to the science and practice of animal nutrition. Animal Nutrition covers four main areas: the basic chemistry and biochemistry of feed constituents, digestion and metabolism; an evaluation of the energy and nutrient content of feedstuffs; the characteristics of feedstuffs; and tables on the composition of foods.

This updated edition reflects the information gained during the last decade, especially those aspects of wildlife nutrition essential to successful management either in the wild or in captivity.

Provides a review in the nutrition of the growing animals. This book covers the area of knowledge of dietary modulation of the gastrointestinal function in young animals through different kinds of feed additives: probiotics, prebiotics, organic acids, novel sources of feed enzymes, bioactive components and metabolic modifiers.

Part of a series of four books produced for college students on equine degree courses. This book deals with complex issues on a step-by-step basis and provides detailed explanations of technical and scientific terminology. It includes question boxes that act as reminders and revision aids.

Horses that have been taken from their natural environment and enclosed in paddocks and stables, dramatically changes both their life-style and feeding habits. This book explains the science of nutrition and combines this with the art of feeding to encourage an understanding of how to feed horses to keep them healthy.

Intended for use by research and extension specialists, feed manufacturers, teachers, and students, this text provides the history, definition, sources, and structure of vitamins. The final chapter gives a unique perspective on vitamin deficiencies and excesses.

A reference for those training, treating, breeding or owning horses. It covers various aspects of horse care. It includes characteristics, pros, cons and use of feeds and supplements; maximizing pasture benefits; money-saving advice on nutrition, care and management; and strategies for the prevention and treatment of diseases.