Horse Journal Guide to Equine Supplements and Nutraceuticals » (First)

Eleanor Kellon, VMD, is the veterinary editor for The Horse Journal and the author of Equine Supplements & Nutraceuticals: A Guide to Peak Health and Performance (Breakthrough Publications, 1999).

From Horse Journal, the most trusted publication in the equestrian world, here is an all-new, up-to-date guide to the vast array of equine supplements and nutraceuticals on the market today. Horse Journal Guide to Equine Supplements and Nutraceuticals is the only book of its kind. Complete with comparative charts, useful sidebars, and practical insights, it guides you in making decisions about optimal nutrition and preventive care for your horse, as well as natural supplements for performance. Dr. Eleanor Kellon, a founding editor at Horse Journal, believes that herbal and proper nutritional support can help horses that suffer from allergies, insulin resistance, laminitis, weight problems, tendonitis, and ligament ailments. This much-needed volume fills a long-standing gap in horse care.

Chapters
Introduction
1. Does your horse need a vitamin and mineral supplement?
2. Anti-inflammatories
3. Antioxidents
4. Appetite Stimulants
5. Blood Builders
6. Building strong bone
7. Calming and Stress Reduction Additives
8. Cushing's disease
9. Digestive Tract Aids
10. Electrolytes
11. Feeding pregnant, lactating and growing horses
12. Feeding senior horses
13. Hoof Support
14. Immune System Support
15. Joint Support
16. Laminitis/Insulin Resistance
17. Muscle Support
18. Obesity
19. Performance
20. Respiratory Aids
21. Skin and Coat Supplements
22. Weight Gain Strategies

Glossary

Reference List

Contributors

Index