Introduction to Horse Biology – Zoe Davies

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This book will be invaluable to all students of equine subjects including First Diploma, National Diploma, National Certificate, Higher National Diploma and Higher National Certificate and all students studying for BHS or other equine related examinations. It is also ideal for serious horse owners searching for a better understanding of horses and how they function. 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.'   '[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.' www.cabi.org FEATURES * Core subject * No direct competition at this level * Unencumbered with superfluous details, this book provides no more nor less than students need* Numerous illustrations Vazba: lepená Počet stran: 224 Nakladatel:  WB (20 April 2005) Jazyk: angličtina ISBN-10:  1405121629 ISBN-13:  978-1405121620 Rozměry: 17.3 x 1.3 x 24.5 cm