Teaching Interprofessionalism
Chapter 7Teaching Interprofessionalism John H. Tegzes College of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, USA Box 7.1: Key messages Interprofessional practice and education (IPE) is an effective way to…
Competency-Based Education
Chapter 2Competency-Based Education Harold G.J. Bok and A. Debbie C. Jaarsma Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, The Netherlands Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Groningen, The Netherlands Box 2.1:…
Plant Poisoning of Horses
TABLE 18–1 Mechanically Injurious Plantsa Common Name Scientific Name Burdock bristles Arctium spp. Three awn grasses Aristida spp. Oat awns Avena sativa Sand burrs Cenchrus spp. Thistles Cirsium spp. Foxtail…
Diet Evaluation, Formulation, and Preparation for Horses
As the fiber content of a feed increases, its digestible energy, as well as its protein and dry matter digestibility, decrease. Because of this, a relatively good estimate of a…
Minimizing Horse Feeding Costs
DETERMINING LEAST-COST FEED Determining the least-cost feed is one of the most beneficial ways to decrease feeding costs. To determine the least-cost feedstuff, the costs of the major ingredient of…
HARVESTED FEEDS FOR HORSES
Fig. 4–2. Grass hay. Note the fine stems, long leaves, and heads (below and to the right of the thumb), which distinguish it from legumes. Fig. 4–3. Oat hay. Note…
General Horse Care Management Practices
of an inch) (A). Both live in the large intestine and cause damage which may result in colic, diarrhea, and poor condition. Their eggs are passed in the feces and…
