Equine Feedstuffs and Nutrient Costs (part 2)

Question 1

Fats

Answer 1

Highly concentrated sources of digestible energy

2.3x more digestible energy than corn

Question 2

Soybean meal

Answer 2

The most economic protein supplement

Question 3

Brewer’s Dried Grains

Answer 3

High in fiber and protein

Question 4

Beet Pulp

Answer 4

Can be a source of energy and roughage in diet

Used in diets for horses that have respiratory issues

Question 5

Wheat bran

Answer 5

Less digestible energy, but more protein, fiber and phosphorus than whole grains

Question 6

Trace Mineralized Salt

Answer 6

Routinely provided to horse
Contains 93-98% sodium chloride
Contains Traces of manganese, iron, cobalt, copper, iodine, and zinc

Question 7

Calcium and Phosphorus

Answer 7

Most commons sources:

• Steamed bone meal - 24% cal, 12% phos
• Dicalcium phosphate - .23% cal, 17% phos

Question 8

Vitamins

Answer 8

Not necessary if horse is feed good quality hay or pasture

Any vitamin or mineral supplement added depends on the nutrient makeup of the diet