Equine management is a multi disciplinary concept and in-depth knowledge is required to achieve optimal results in terms of health, production and work energy output. No doubt, sufficient theoretical knowledge and practical training can only help in scientific management of equine stock. Accordingly, with a view to generate increased awareness and scientific know-how in the field of equine husbandry to the students of veterinary profession in various Agricultural/Veterinary Universities, academicians engaged in teaching animal management to undergraduate courses, there is a felt need of having a standard textbook which deals with the fundamental concepts of equine management in the Indian context. Concepts to be meaningful are to be related to environment and foreign textbooks often are of limited help to the teachers, the teachers and the taught with regard to India’s equine production, its resources and specific requirement. The authors of this textbook, who have vast experience in all aspects of modern scientific equine husbandry practices, have strived hard to bring this textbook which deals with the basics of equine management in totality.
The book is in consonance with the syllabi requirement of undergraduate students of Veterinary Colleges in India. It will make an extremely interesting reading not only to students but to all equine lovers and those actively engaged in the field of equestrian sports. In addition to covering all important concepts of equine husbandry, the book includes chapters on Feeds and Feeding, Reproduction and Breeding as well as on Maintenance of Health and Disease Control.
The Chapters on Doping in equines, FEI Rules to conduct the Equestrian Sports, Welfare of horses, Equine Dentistry will be of immense value to the readers. The hallmark of the book is its chapter 30 dealing with Equine management in Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Disaster.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR B S Panwar
Maj Gen (Dr) B S Panwar, AVSM, SM (Retd.), former “Head of Service, RVC”, was born on September 5, 1945. He obtained his BVSc & AH and MVSc degrees from G B Pant University of Agri. and Technology, Pantnagar. He was commissioned in Army (RVC) on January 1, 1969. He obtained Ph. D (Vety. Medicine) from JNKVV Jabalpur. He has been the Panel Veterinarian with the Fedration Equistrian Internationale (FEI), Vice President, Defence Service Officers Institute. He has been directly related with Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) projects related to Veterinary Science in Armed Forces. In recognition of his distinguished service of exceptional order and devotion to duty, General B S Panwar was confirmed with, Army Commander’s Commendation Card, Chief of the Army Staff Commendation Card, Sena Medal VSM (Ati Vsihisht Seva Medal) is a medal awarded for distinguished service of an exceptional order in the Indian Army and finally Ati Visihisht Seva Medal SM (Sena Medal) in a medal awarded for exceptional devotion to duty or corerage as have special significance in the service by His Excellency, the President of India.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR K N Yadav
Col K N Yadav was commissioned on 29 Nov 1982 in Remount Veterinary Crops (RVC) of Indian Army. He obtained his BVSc and AH with Honours Certificates from JNKVV Jabalpur and Post Graduated (MVSc) in Animal Breeding from HAU, Hissar. He did his National Diploma in Equine Husbandry Medicine and Surgery from RVC Centre and College with distinction and also awarded Membership of National Academy of Veterinary Sciences for his distinguished service to the profession. Col. Yadav has attended and qualified All Arms Equitation and Management Course of 11 month duration and Dog Training Course with army officers of other nations at RVC Centre and College.The author has wide experience on equines and related fields for over 25 years. In Army, he had been Instructor for Equine Breeding and Genetics for Officers at RVC Centre and College, Breeding Officer in Equine Breeding Stud and Commanded hospitals at Himalayan Region, as well as North Eastern region and peace station. Under Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) the author was on deputation at Field Research Lab now known, Defence Institute for High Altitude Research (DIHAR) Leh, Ladakh (J & K) as Deputy Director where he handled various research projects on Equines, Bovines, Double Hump Camel, Poultry as well as Rural Development and Forestry. Before serving in Army Col. K N Yadav started his career as Cattle Development Corporation for Short duration and Asstt. Prof (Astt. Dairy Cattle Breeder) at College of Veterinary Sci. and A H Jabalpur for two years.Presently, he is serving as Senior Veterinary Officer at a Mill Farm with a Mandate to render professional expertisation.
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