feeds Flashcards

0
Q

roughages make up _____% of daily food intake by weight

A

50%

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1
Q

roughages are high in _____ and low in _____

A

fiber and energy

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2
Q

3 examples of roughages

A

alfalfa, grass hay, pasture

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3
Q

3 examples of roughages for bad teeth

A

soaked hay, chopped hay, beet pulp

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4
Q

ideal hay

A

small and few stems, lots of leaves, green/yellow color, smell like grass, no foreign matter, not dusty/moldy

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5
Q

DM

A

dry matter

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6
Q

DE

A

digestible ennergy

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7
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TDN

A

total digestible nutrients

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8
Q

nsc

A

non structural carbs

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9
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CP

A

crude protein

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10
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NDF

A

neutral detergent fiber

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11
Q

DM of most hay is _____%

A

50%

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12
Q

CP of grass hay

A

6-8%

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13
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CP of legume hay

A

15%

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14
Q

DE of hay

A

.77-.94 mcal/lb

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15
Q

in place of DE, ranges from 40-55%

A

TDN

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16
Q

measure of plants cell wall content

A

NDF

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17
Q

concentrates are a good source of ______ and _____

A

energy and protein

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18
Q

oats are safest to feed because…

A

high in fiber

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19
Q

why use SOM for a high protein supplement

A

has lysine and methionine

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20
Q

most energy dense grain

A

corn

21
Q

barley vs corn, energy and fiber

A

corn is higher in energy, barley higher in fiber

22
Q

dont feed lots of wheat bran bc?

A

Ca:P is 1:13, doesnt allow calcium to be absorbed

23
Q

why select rice bran as a supplement

A

high fat for horses in high performance

24
Q

why soak beet pulp

A

dry and dusty, soaking is more palatable

25
Q

why process grains

A

increases digestability, doesnt change nutrient content

26
Q

textured feed = _______

A

sweet feed

27
Q

NASC

A

national animal supplement council, ensures youre buying from a reputable company producing safe products

28
Q

contains prebiotics and probiotics

A

digestive

29
Q

helps regulate insulin and glucose levels in easy keepers

A

metabolic

30
Q

may assist horses prone to tying up

A

muscle

31
Q

vitamin B1, magnesium, chamomile

A

calming

32
Q

inability to sweat

A

anhidrosis

33
Q

biotin, methionine, zinc

A

hoof

34
Q

contains psyllium husks

A

sand colic

35
Q

extra protein for hard keepers

A

weight gain

36
Q

glucosimine and chondrotin

A

joint

37
Q

after injury, restore comfort and preserve joint health

A

anti-inflammatory

38
Q

beware heavy metal contamination

A

minerals

39
Q

vitamin B12 aids in production of RBC for stamina

A

energy

40
Q

helps with chronic or seasonal breathing ailments

A

respiratory

41
Q

all in one approach

A

multi-purpose

42
Q

for horses in intense training, recovery from illness, senior horses

A

immune

43
Q

symptoms include girthy, weight loss, dull coat

A

ulcers

44
Q

maintain hydration and mineral balance

A

electrolytes

45
Q

omega 3 fatty acids promote healthy coat

A

skin/coat

46
Q

for horses on hay only diet

A

multivitamin

47
Q

silica to maintain connective tissue

A

tendon and ligament

48
Q

neutralize damaging free radicals

A

antioxidants

49
Q

MSM, probiotics, yeast, Vitamin C/E

A

senior