feeds Flashcards
roughages make up _____% of daily food intake by weight
50%
roughages are high in _____ and low in _____
fiber and energy
3 examples of roughages
alfalfa, grass hay, pasture
3 examples of roughages for bad teeth
soaked hay, chopped hay, beet pulp
ideal hay
small and few stems, lots of leaves, green/yellow color, smell like grass, no foreign matter, not dusty/moldy
DM
dry matter
DE
digestible ennergy
TDN
total digestible nutrients
nsc
non structural carbs
CP
crude protein
NDF
neutral detergent fiber
DM of most hay is _____%
50%
CP of grass hay
6-8%
CP of legume hay
15%
DE of hay
.77-.94 mcal/lb
in place of DE, ranges from 40-55%
TDN
measure of plants cell wall content
NDF
concentrates are a good source of ______ and _____
energy and protein
oats are safest to feed because…
high in fiber
why use SOM for a high protein supplement
has lysine and methionine
most energy dense grain
corn
barley vs corn, energy and fiber
corn is higher in energy, barley higher in fiber
dont feed lots of wheat bran bc?
Ca:P is 1:13, doesnt allow calcium to be absorbed
why select rice bran as a supplement
high fat for horses in high performance
why soak beet pulp
dry and dusty, soaking is more palatable
why process grains
increases digestability, doesnt change nutrient content
textured feed = _______
sweet feed
NASC
national animal supplement council, ensures youre buying from a reputable company producing safe products
contains prebiotics and probiotics
digestive
helps regulate insulin and glucose levels in easy keepers
metabolic
may assist horses prone to tying up
muscle
vitamin B1, magnesium, chamomile
calming
inability to sweat
anhidrosis
biotin, methionine, zinc
hoof
contains psyllium husks
sand colic
extra protein for hard keepers
weight gain
glucosimine and chondrotin
joint
after injury, restore comfort and preserve joint health
anti-inflammatory
beware heavy metal contamination
minerals
vitamin B12 aids in production of RBC for stamina
energy
helps with chronic or seasonal breathing ailments
respiratory
all in one approach
multi-purpose
for horses in intense training, recovery from illness, senior horses
immune
symptoms include girthy, weight loss, dull coat
ulcers
maintain hydration and mineral balance
electrolytes
omega 3 fatty acids promote healthy coat
skin/coat
for horses on hay only diet
multivitamin
silica to maintain connective tissue
tendon and ligament
neutralize damaging free radicals
antioxidants
MSM, probiotics, yeast, Vitamin C/E
senior
