Equine Feedstuffs and Nutrient Costs

Question 1

Different feedstuffs supply varying levels of 5 main nutrients which are

Answer 1

Water 
Energy from carbohydrates and lipids 
Protein 
Vitamins 
Minerals

Question 2

What % are most nutrient composition or requirements presented

Answer 2

100% dry matter basis

Question 3

Young, immature plants are high and low in what?

Answer 3

High in protein and energy

Low in fiber and lignin

Question 4

Anaerobic

Answer 4

Absence of oxygen

Question 5

In what conditions are silages and haylages stored

Answer 5

Anaerobic conditions, normally in a silo

Question 6

Grains

Answer 6

High energy source for horses

Contain 50-60% more digestible energy per pound than hay

Question 7

Oats

Answer 7

The preferred grain of horse
Very palatable
Higher protein content and quality than corn
Not economical per unit of energy

Question 8

Corn

Answer 8

Most popular energy source
Can be fed whole, shelled, rolled, cracked, or as ear of corn
Higher in energy and lower in protein than oats
More economical per unit of energy than oats

Question 9

Barley

Answer 9

Good grain
Should be crimped or rolled before feeding
Tough hull

Question 10

Grain Sorghum

Answer 10

AKA Milo
Should be ground, rolled, or crimped
The kernels are small and very hard

Question 11

Rye

Answer 11

Poor palatability

Should be processed beforehand if feed

Question 12

Wheat

Answer 12

High in energy and protein
Should not take up 1/2+ of the grain mix
May form a dough ball in stomach
Should be rolled, cracked, or steam-processed to flakes before eating