Horse Flashcards
1
Q
intact horse
A
2-2.5% BW
2
Q
base diet on? Horse
A
forage 50% by weight, want them to trickle feed
3
Q
how much concentrate per meal? Horse
A
less than 2.5kg per meal
4
Q
forage ratio depending on work horse
A
heavy work = 60% concentrate (40% forage)
medium = 40% con
light 35% con
5
Q
hot climate supplements horse
A
more than 50g of salt added in
more protein = affects fluid balance
6
Q
what is the pattern of feeding horses?
A
small amount and often at regular intervals
7
Q
how many hrs not to feed before hard work horse
A
4 hrs
8
Q
performance horse feed
A
9
Q
sprint vs endurance horses
A
10
Q
mares early pregnancy
A
11
Q
mares late preg
A
12
Q
mares lactation
A
13
Q
maiden
A
lower intake than mature mares
14
Q
foals
A
15
Q
growing horses
A