Equine Exercise Physiology. the Science of Exercise in the Athletic Horse

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 book 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; journalists writing in equine specialty magazines; and interested lay persons.

Key Features

• Topics include: the musculoskeletal system and physiology; tendon, ligament and joint physiology; the biomechanics of locomotion; respiratory, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems; metabolism and nutritional management; thermoregulation; hematology and immunology
• Written by the top experts currently working in the area of equine exercise physiology
• Designed for those seeking comprehensive information in a digestible format about the basic science of equine exercise physiology, rather than the clinical aspects
• Over 250 high quality illustrations that amplify and illustrate important points
• Information available in a readily accessible format.

Table of Contents

Section 1: Integrative physiology and exercise testing

1. Integrative physiology of exercise
2. Laboratory assessment of fitness NEW!
3. Exercise testing in the field

Section 2: Musculoskeletal system

4. Muscle physiology: responses to exercise
5. Skeletal physiology: responses to exercise
6. Tendon physiology: responses to exercise and training
7. Joint physiology: responses to exercise and training
8. Biomechanics of locomotion in the athletic horse

Section 3: Respiratory System

9. Upper airway function of normal horses during exercise
10. Lower airway function of normal horses: responses to training and exercise

Section 4: Cardiovascular System

11. Heart and vessels: functions during exercise and response to training

Section 5: Metabolism and Nutrition

12. Metabolic responses to exercise and training
13. Endocrine responses to exercise and training
14. Nutrition

Section 6: Fluids and electrolytes

15. Physiology of body fluids in the equine athlete
16. Acid-base physiology during exercise and in response to training
17. Thermoregulation NEW!

Section 7: Hematology and Immunology

18. Hematologic responses to exercise and training
19. Immunological responses to exercise and training

Section 8: Gastrointestinal

20. Effects of exercise and training on hepatic and gastrointestinal

Author Information

Edited by Kenneth W. Hinchcliff, BVSc(Hons), MS, PhD, Dipl ACVIM, Professor, Equine Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; Raymond J. Geor, BVSc, MVSc, PhD, DACVIM, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Professor and Paul Mellon Distinguished Chair, Director of Research, MARE Center, Virginia Tech, Middleburg, VA, USA; and Andris J. Kaneps, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVS, Partner, Parrott Equine Associates, Hamilton, USA; Attending Surgeon, New England Equine Medical & Surgical Center, Dover, USA