Horse Owner's Field Guide to Toxic Plants

Horse Owner's Field Guide to Toxic Plants

Author: Sandra M. Burger

Publisher: Breakthrough Publications

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780914327622

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Features full-color photographs, detailed drawings, and invaluable, up-to-date information on plants both proven and suspected in horse poisonings.


Horse Owner's Guide to Toxic Plants

Horse Owner's Guide to Toxic Plants

Author: Sandra McQuinn

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2020-06-23

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1510741674

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Horse Owner's Guide to Toxic Plants is a must-have, exclusive reference book for all horse owners, and the first of its kind on the subject of equines and plants. Keep this book in the medicine cabinet in the barn. Walk around the pastures with the book in hand, especially in late spring or early summer. Or pack it with on a trail ride. It just might save your horse's life. Horse Owner's Guide to Toxic Plants is organized according to types of plants—trees, bushes, shrubs, and vines, ferns and plants, weeds and wildflowers, and grasses and horsetails. Since visuals are very important for correct identification, clear color photographs are shown, including wherever possible a close-up photograph and line drawing to better identify each plant. Horsewoman Sandra McQuinn has researched and compiled information on more than 100 more common but toxic plants that grow in backyards, pastures, and on the range and trail. Also included is advice from a veterinarian on how to recognize the symptoms of poisonings in your horse and what steps you or your own veterinarian should take if you suspect your horse has eaten a toxic plant. Brimming with pertinent information and expert advice, Horse Owner's Guide to Toxic Plants is a must-have for all equine aficionados. No horse owner should be without it, including those who board their horses.


Horse Pasture Management

Horse Pasture Management

Author: Paul H. Sharpe

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2018-11-09

Total Pages: 444

ISBN-13: 0128129204

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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 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


Wild Berries & Fruits Field Guide of Minnesota, Wisconsin & Michigan

Wild Berries & Fruits Field Guide of Minnesota, Wisconsin & Michigan

Author: Teresa Marrone

Publisher: Adventure Publications

Published: 2018-06-12

Total Pages: 471

ISBN-13: 1591937973

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Learn to identify wild berries and fruits with this handy field guide, organized by color. Get the popular field guide by expert author Teresa Marrone, and get started on your way to becoming a forager. Teresa has been gathering and preparing wild edibles for more than 20 years, and she shares her foraging experience with you. Use this book with confidence as you learn about nearly 200 species found in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. The species are organized by color and then by form, so when you see a red berry, go to the red section to learn what it is. Book Features Species organized by color, then by form Full-page photos and insets showing each plant’s key identification points Interesting tidbits about the plants’ many uses Range maps, ripening calendar, and more Nearly 200 wild berries and fruits in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan Learn what’s edible and what to avoid with this easy-to-use field guide. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification.


A Guide to Plant Poisoning of Animals in North America

A Guide to Plant Poisoning of Animals in North America

Author: Anthony Knight

Publisher: Teton NewMedia

Published: 2001-10-15

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 9781893441118

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A definitive guide to the clinical assessment, management and prevention of plant poisoning in domestic animals. Accurate Identification of plant materials through the use of 253 high quality color illustrations placed as needed throughout the text. Organized into sections according to the animal symptoms with specific descriptions of the toxins involved and their modes of action. Geographic location maps are provided which highlight the distribution of specific plant material within North America. The title is extensively referenced and includes a functional glossary of botanical terms for the convenience of the user. This durable physical presentation makes it an optimal field reference guide. Published by Teton New Media in the USA and distributed by Manson Publishing outside of North America.


Florida Horse Owner's Field Guide

Florida Horse Owner's Field Guide

Author: Marty Marth

Publisher: Pineapple Press Inc

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 9781561641543

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The Florida Horse Owners Field Guide describes available breeds, how to select the right breed for you and your home, and how to ensure that your pet stays healthy in Florida, taking into account the special challenges of heat, humidity, insects, poisonous plants, and hurricanes. It includes a detailed map of parks featuring horse trails and information on Florida's many shows and events. Perfect for animal lovers of all ages.


Uncommonly Good Horsesense

Uncommonly Good Horsesense

Author: Penny S Stone

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2011-04-26

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 0557234212

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Philosophical how to manual on how to create perfect partnership with horses.


The Handbook of Horses and Donkeys

The Handbook of Horses and Donkeys

Author: Chris J. Mortensen

Publisher: 5m Books Ltd

Published: 2018-11-11

Total Pages: 383

ISBN-13: 1912178990

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Relating to horse and donkey ownership, The Handbook of Horses and Donkeys is an introductory guide providing expert advice on current ethical management practices. The history, evolution, and domestication of equids is covered, along with equine anatomy, physiology, nutrition, behaviour, learning and cognition, communication, health and disease, hoof care, first aid, parasitic infections, preventive measures, pregnancy, and foal management. Functional topics are also covered, including: body condition scoring; estimating body weight; calculating dietary rations; stabling; management of abnormal behaviours; and stereotypes. The information presented is expert-led but designed to be applicable to the novice or experienced owner in the stable yard. (5m Books)