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Storey's Guide to Raising Horses, 3rd Edition: Breeding, Care, Facilities

AUTHOR Thomas, Heather Smith
PUBLISHER Storey Publishing (02/16/2021)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

Description
Now with full-color photography and illustrations throughout, the completely updated third edition of Storey's Guide to Raising Horses is the most comprehensive horse husbandry handbook available, whether you're a first-time owner or an experienced horse handler. Covering everything you need to know about facilities, breeding, and health care, this new edition features a photographic gallery of many types of horses; expanded material on recognizing, preventing, and treating a wide range of health issues, including insulin resistance, skin conditions, and digestive disorders; new vaccination protocols, including vaccinating for West Nile Virus; and updated information on breeding methods, foaling problems, and the care of broodmares and new foals.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: 9781635860856
ISBN-10: 1635860857
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
Edition Number: 0003
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Page Count: 448
Carton Quantity: 14
Product Dimensions: 7.10 x 1.00 x 9.20 inches
Weight: 2.25 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Index, Price on Product, Glossary, Illustrated
Country of Origin: CN
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Pets | Horses
Pets | Animals - Horses
Pets | Animal Sports - Equestrian
Dewey Decimal: 636.1
Library of Congress Control Number: 2019050553
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Equine expert Heather Smith Thomas coaches both first-time owners and experienced horse handlers with calm, clear advice on intelligent horsekeeping. From starting your newborn foal on a healthy path to caring for your aging horse, this go-to resource covers every situation that's likely to arise.

Topics covered include
- Seasonal horsekeeping and pasturing methods
- Routine health care and first aid
- Up-to-date disease prevention and vaccination protocols
- Hoof care and dental health
- The latest breeding care and techniques
- Pregnancy and foaling guidance

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Now with full-color photography and illustrations throughout, the completely updated third edition of Storey's Guide to Raising Horses is the most comprehensive horse husbandry handbook available, whether you're a first-time owner or an experienced horse handler. Covering everything you need to know about facilities, breeding, and health care, this new edition features a photographic gallery of many types of horses; expanded material on recognizing, preventing, and treating a wide range of health issues, including insulin resistance, skin conditions, and digestive disorders; new vaccination protocols, including vaccinating for West Nile Virus; and updated information on breeding methods, foaling problems, and the care of broodmares and new foals.
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