Horse Pasture Management
- 1st Edition - November 9, 2018
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editor: Paul H. Sharpe
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 2 9 1 9 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 2 9 2 0 - 3
Horse Pasture Management begins with coverage of the structure, function and nutritional value of plants, continuing into identification of pasture plants. Management of soil and… Read more
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Request a sales quoteHorse Pasture Management begins with coverage of the structure, function and nutritional value of plants, continuing into identification of pasture plants. Management of soil and plants in a pasture is covered next, followed by horse grazing behavior, feed choices of horses, management of grazing horses, and how to calculate how many horses should be grazing relative to land size. Management of hay and silage are included, since year-round grazing is not possible on many horse farms. A number of chapters deal with interactions of a horse farm with the environment and other living things. As an aid in good pasture management, one chapter explains construction and use of fencing and watering systems.
Contributions are rounded out with a chapter explaining how the University of Kentucky helps horse farm managers develop their pasture management programs.
- The purpose of the book is to help people provide a better life for horses
- Provides the basic principles of pasture management for those involved in equine-related fields and study
- Covers a variety of strategies for managing the behavior, grouping, environmental, and feeding needs of grazing horses to ensure high levels of welfare and health
- Includes information on environmental best practices, plant and soil assessment, and wildlife concerns
- Explains pasture-related diseases and toxic plants to be avoided
- Includes links to useful resources and existing extension programs
Advanced students, professors, and academics involved in certificate, diploma or degree programs in equine studies and horse management, agricultural and equine extension specialists and consultants; researchers in these areas and horse behavior, physiology, and nutrition; veterinarians; feed industry staff; 4-H and Pony Club leaders
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 9, 2018
- Imprint: Academic Press
- No. of pages: 442
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128129197
- eBook ISBN: 9780128129203
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Paul H. Sharpe
Retired from University of Guelph as a lecturer, researcher, program coordinator and Associate Director of academic programs. Ph.D. in reproductive physiology, University of Saskatchewan. M.Sc. in fertility of cattle in a tropical environment, University of Guelph. B. Sc. Ag. in Animal Science, University of Manitoba. B. Sc. in Zoology and Botany, Brandon University. Conducted research into animal reproduction, forage systems, alternative forages and grazing management. Taught 22 different courses in Biology and Animal Science. Studied and worked in Australia, Jamaica and three Canadian provinces. He also developed and taught a Pasture Management course for the Equine Management degree program at the University of Guelph. Since editing the first edition of Horse Pasture Management, he developed and taught a course called Sustainable Practices in Agriculture.
Affiliations and expertise
Canadian Society of Animal Science; National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics; Canadian Association of Diploma in Agriculture Programs; International Society of Equitation ScienceRead Horse Pasture Management on ScienceDirect