Chapter 29. Nondomestic Equids

  1. Laurie J. Gage DVM Director
  1. Terry Blakeslee,
  2. Jeffery R. Zuba

Published Online: 16 APR 2008

DOI: 10.1002/9780470385005.ch29

Book Title

Hand-Rearing Wild and Domestic Mammals

Hand-Rearing Wild and Domestic Mammals

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How to Cite

Gage, L. J. (2008) Nondomestic Equids, in Hand-Rearing Wild and Domestic Mammals, Blackwell Publishing Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470385005.ch29

Author Information

  1. Marine World Africa USA and The Marine Mammal Center

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 16 APR 2008
  2. Published Print: 1 JUN 2002

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780813826837

Online ISBN: 9780470385005

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Keywords:

  • nondomestic equids;
  • hand rearing;
  • seasonal births;
  • lactose solution;
  • commercial companies

Summary

This chapter contains section titled:

  • Introduction

  • Record Keeping

  • Equipment

  • Criteria for Intervention

  • Initial Care and Assessment

  • Formulas and Supplements

  • What to Feed Initially

  • Nursing Techniques

  • Amounts to Feed and Frequency

  • Housing

  • Time to Weaning

  • Tips for Weaning from Formula to Solid Food:

  • Common Medical Problems

  • Integration Back into the Group or to a Holding Pen

  • Acknowledgments

  • Sources of Products Mentioned

  • References

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