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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Zoe Davies is a former lecturer in equine science, a consultant equine nutritionist and external examiner for equine courses at colleges (for Edexcel). She has substantial experience in equine management and training and has co-authored Horse and Stable Management (4e) (in fact she did most of the revising), Equine Science, Health and Performance (with a new edition in preparation), and The Horse in Motion (all published by Blackwell).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction.
Cells, tissues and organ systems.
The digestive system.
Circulatory system.
Respiratory system.
Nervous and hormonal systems.
The locomotory system.
Genetics.
Reproduction in horses.
Homeostasis.
Diseases in horses.
Glossary.
REVIEWS
'[Puts] scientific information into a form that does not require previous training in biology to follow and understand.' The Journal of Equine Studies Vol 2 No 2
'This book aims to supply the student of equine studies with all the information they need, including basic microbiology, genetics and physiology. It is aimed particularly at those doing a (UK) First Diploma, National Diploma, National Certificate, Higher National Diploma, and Advanced National Certificate, and all students studying for BHS or other equine-related examinations.'