Intro
Preface
Contents
1: Feeding of the Pregnant and Lactating Mare
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Nutrient Requirements of the Maiden or Barren Mare
1.2.1 Practical Feeding of the Maiden and Barren Mare
1.3 Nutrient Requirements of the Pregnant Mare
1.3.1 Effects of Nutrient Intake on Colostrum
1.3.2 Practical Feeding
1.4 Nutrient Requirements of the Lactating Mare
1.4.1 Practical Feeding
1.5 Feeding of the Neo-Natal and Orphaned Foal
1.5.1 Neo-Natal Foal
1.5.2 Fostering
1.5.3 Hand Rearing
1.6 Water Intake
Bibliography

2: Growth and Development of the Horse
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Growth and Development
2.2.1 Growth and Development before Birth
2.2.2 Growth and Development from Birth to Adulthood
2.3 Factors Affecting Growth and Development
2.3.1 Heredity
2.3.2 Gender
2.3.3 Nutrition
2.3.4 Exercise
2.4 Modelling Growth and Development
2.5 Gut Development
2.5.1 Anatomical Changes
2.5.2 Transit Changes
2.5.3 Enzymatic Changes
2.6 Gut Microbiota Establishment and Nutrient Digestion
2.6.1 The Sequential Process of Microbial Colonization

2.6.2 Implementation of Fibrolytic Function
Bibliography
3: Nutrition and Management at and after Weaning
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Weaning and Feeding Practices: Foal's Behavior and Well-being (Séverine Henry)
3.2.1 Lessons from the Wild: A Point on the Development of Foals under Natural Conditions
3.2.2 Ontogeny under Domestic Conditions
3.2.2.1 A Quick Overview
3.2.2.2 Artificial Weaning of Domestic Foals and its Consequences
3.2.3 Strategies Used to Reduce Artificial Weaning Stress in Foals

3.2.3.1 Preparing the Foal: Food Transition and Familiarization with its Surroundings
3.2.3.2 Weaning Methods: Is there a Better Way to Artificially Weaned Foals?
3.2.3.3 Weaning Recommendations Concerning Social Context at Weaning
3.3 Nutrient Requirements of Weanling Foals (Markku Saastamoinen)
3.3.1 Energy Requirements
3.3.1.1 Effect of Cold Weather
3.3.2 Protein and Amino Acid Requirements
3.3.2.1 Amino Acids
3.3.3 Mineral and Vitamin Requirements and Supplementation
3.3.3.1 Minerals
3.3.3.2 Vitamins
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4: Feeding Growing Race Horses in Work
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Energy Requirements and Feeding
4.3 Protein Requirements and Feeding
4.4 Mineral Requirements and Supplementation
4.5 Vitamin Requirements and Supplementation
Bibliography
5: Feeding Practices of Mares and Young Horses
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Water Intake
5.3 Feeding Planning
5.4 Indoor Feeding Management
5.4.1 Forage Supply
5.4.2 Forage Quality
5.4.3 Feeding Management
5.5 Pasture Feeding
5.5.1 Benefits of Grazing
5.5.2 Grazing Management
Bibliography