Whole Foods and Alternative Feeds - Paperback

by Juliet M. Getty Ph. D. (Author)

Variety is not simply the spice of life for a horse; it's the key to his good health. In this transcribed and edited teleseminar, Dr. Getty discusses the many benefits of adding to the horse's forage foundation with nutritious, natural sources of protein, fats, vitamins and minerals. Beets, berries, and bananas, pumpkins, peanuts, and more-Dr. Getty covers the myriad choices of natural foods that can boost the nutrition in the daily diet and add interest to feeding times. Whole foods aren't only for humans any more. Here's how to use them safely to round out the horse's diet for optimal health.

Author Biography

Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. is an internationally respected writer and lecturer on equine nutrition. She is the Contributing Nutrition Editor for the Horse Journal, and her comprehensive reference book, Feed Your Horse Like a Horse, has educated countless horsemen and women in the science behind sound equine feeding practices. Independent of pharmaceutical company influence, she considers nutrition first for the prevention and treatment of disease and disorders, before turning to medical intervention and the use of medications. She hosts a monthly teleseminar series, one episode of which forms the basis for this adapted transcription. Her informative e-newsletter, Forage for Thought, is read by several thousand subscribers every month; she is also available for private consultations and speaking engagements.