The Health of Horses. D. Powell and S. Jackson, Eds., Longman Group UK Ltd, Distributed
in U.S. and Canada by Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA 50014-8300. 1992, 301 pp.
This book, written by four veterinarians and four other scientists, covers the basic
principles of management and husbandry of horses. Most of the authors are connected to
the horse industry in Kentucky. The book is aptly characterized in the foreword by Mr.
Michael Osborne of Kildangan Stud when he states "Sitting in my library surrounded by
countless books on horses, I ask the questionÑIf instant information in easy to read
form is required, what book would I recommend? The Health of Horses is the answer." The
layout is simple and practical. Prevention of disease is the central theme but the book
also covers nutrition, pasture management, housing and other management aspects. Not
only veterinarians but almost anyone associated with the equine industry should find
this an essential reference work.
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