Synopses & Reviews
Many students have only a limited knowledge of biology before starting a variety of equine courses, from BHS stages to National Certificate and Diploma and HND/degree. Introduction to Horse Biology provides all the information students of equine subjects require, particularly those without a GCSE or A level in biology.
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.
The Author
Zoe Davies is a former lecturer in equine science, a consultant equine nutritionist, author and external examiner for higher education courses. She has substantial experience in equine management and training.
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Review
'[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.'
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Synopsis
Many students have little or no knowledge of horse biology before they enroll in horse studies courses. This new textbook sets out all the necessary basic knowledge for this essential core subject in one handy textbook. The information in Introduction to Horse Biology covers everything from the classification of living things, to nutrition and heredity, to tissue types. Complete with numerous illustrations to aid in understanding, any student of equine medicine or horse studies will find this text invaluable.
Synopsis
Many students have little or no knowledge of biology before they enrol for a variety of horse studies courses, from BHS National Certificate and Diploma to HND and degree. This new textbook sets out all the basic knowledge they need for this essential core subject. They cannot progress without it.
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.