Equine Nutrition Flashcards

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1
Q

What percent of a horses body weight should it eat in total food each day?

A

2%

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2
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A 1200-pound horse would eat how many pounds of food each day?

A

24IB

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3
Q

What are the 2 main functions of the digestive tract?

A

Digestion
Absorption

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4
Q

The equine digestive tract is composed of what 5 major parts?

A

Mouth
Esophagus
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine

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5
Q

How long is the horses Esophagus?

A

4 to 5 feet

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6
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What is the capacity of the stomach?

A

2 to 4 gallons (8% of the digestive tract)

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7
Q

The small intestine is mainly responsible for absorbing what?

A

protein
fat-soluble vitamins (A,D,E,K)
minerals (calcium and phosphorous)
energy (fat)

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8
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What is the capacity of the small intestine?

A

10 to 12 gallons (70 feet long)

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9
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What is the capacity of the Cecum?

A

7 to 8 gallons

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10
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How long does it take food to pass through the Cecum?

A

up to 2 days

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11
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The cecum is responsible for mainly absorbing what?

A

Water

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12
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The Cecum of a horse is equivalent to what body part in a human.

A

The appendix

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13
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How large is the large colon?

A

Length = 12 feet
Capacity = 14 to 16 gallons

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14
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How large is the small colon?

A

Length = 10 feet
Capacity = 5 gallons

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15
Q

What is the energy-producing nutrients that are fed to a horse?

A

Carbohydrates
starch
sugar
fiber or cellulose
fat

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16
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What percent of a horses body weight is made up of water?

A

65-75%

17
Q

If a horse loss _________ percent of its body weight in water, it will die?

A

20%

18
Q

Proteins are made up of what?

A

Amino Acids