Feeding Race Prospects and Racehorses in Training

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
January 25, 2022
Price
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Overview

To perform at optimum levels, race prospects and racehorses in training must be properly conditioned and fed a balanced diet. This publication explains the nutritional requirements and feeding management guidelines needed to produce and maintain racehorses that can perform at their highest levels. (16 pages)

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