Equine Exercise Physiology: The Science of Exercise in the Athletic Horse

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Equine Exercise Physiology provides the most up-to-date, in-depth coverage of the basic sciences required for an understanding of the physiology of the equine athlete. This book provides a thorough grounding in the basic physiology of each body system and in particular the responses of each body system to exercise and training. It is the ideal resource for those interested in equine exercise physiology: undergraduate and post-graduate students in exercise science, comparative physiology, biology and veterinary science; veterinary students; horse trainers and owners of sport horses; journalists writing in equine specialty magazines; and interested lay persons.Topics include: the musculoskeletal system and physiology; tendon, ligament and joint physiology; the biomechanics of locomotion; respiratory, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems; metabolism and nutritional management; thermoregulation; hematology and immunologyWritten by the top experts currently working in the area of equine exercise physiologyDesigned for those seeking comprehensive information in a digestible format about the basic science of equine exercise physiology, rather than the clinical aspectsOver 250 high quality illustrations that amplify and illustrate important pointsInformation available in a readily accessible format.

Author(s): Kenneth W. Hinchcliff BVSc(Hons) MS PhD Dipl ACVIM, Raymond J. Geor BVSc MVSc PhD, Andris J. Kaneps DVM PhD Diplomate ACVS
Edition: 1
Publisher: Saunders - Elsevier
Year: 2008

Language: English
Commentary: table of contents is missing
Pages: 456
Tags: Физическая культура и спорт;Конный спорт;