Description
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 ebook 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. Key features include: – The musculoskeletal system and physiology; tendon, ligament and joint physiology; the biomechanics of locomotion; respiratory, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems; metabolism and nutritional management. 455 p.
- Kenneth W. Hinchcliff. BVSc(Hons,) MS, PhD, Dip ACVIM.
- Raymond J. Georg. BVSc, MVScn, PhD, Dipl.ACVIM.
- Andris J. Kaneps. DVM, PhD, Dip ACVS.
- Publication date (digital version): 2007-11 – Saunders (imprint of Elsevier); Copyright © 2008 by Elsevier Limited.
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