A10. Nutrient and Energy Requirements of Sport and Racing Horses, Stallions, Feeding and Nutrition.

Question 1

intake

Answer 1

Level of activity=the sum of breeding frequency and physical activity

Question 2

BCS

Answer 2

have to be keept btw 5-6

Question 3

DM intake (600kg horse)

Answer 3

Non breeding Breeding Active breeding
DE: 14*600 84 106 117
CP (g/day) 864 947 921
CF 18

Question 4

forage to concentrate ratio

Answer 4

Forages kg 10-12 10-12 10-12
Conc Kg 2-3 3-4

Ratio; 35:65

Question 5

, feed supplements

Answer 5

Protein: 12-16% it is incresed, need good quality so its not wasted.

elevated amounts of oil or fat (8-10%):

Question 6

Salt

Answer 6

sweat – 1% NaCl in concentrates