Feeding and Management of Foals and Growing Horses

Feeding and Management of Foals and Growing Horses

Author/Editor: Markku Saastamoinen

Publication Year: 2023

Overview

Feeding and Management of Foals and Growing Horses provides a comprehensive, science-based exploration of nutrition, development, and care strategies essential for raising sound equine athletes. Edited by esteemed researcher Markku Saastamoinen, this volume integrates nutritional physiology with practical management practices to support optimal growth from conception through maturity. It serves as an indispensable reference for equine nutritionists, breeders, veterinarians, and stud managers dedicated to long-term equine health and performance.

Key Topics Covered
Nutritional Requirements & Diets: Detailed guidelines for formulating balanced rations for broodmares, nursing foals, and growing horses across various breeds.
Developmental Orthopedic Health: Analysis of how specific nutrients, mineral balances, and controlled exercise interact to prevent skeletal and joint disorders.
Management & Weaning Strategies: Practical protocols for minimizing stress, housing young horses, and supporting smooth transitions during critical developmental stages.
Long-Term Durability & Performance: Evidence-based insights into optimizing lifelong soundness, metabolic health, and athletic longevity through early-life care.