important food groups on a horse farm

Question 1

pasture

Answer 1

the cornerstone of central KY feeding program, excellent source of major nutrients. Pasture is a good source of calories and protein (may have as much DE as concentrates at certain times of the year) but is low in many trace minerals. Typically, there is lots of pasture in the spring with less in the summer and winter. Rain totals can also affect pasture availability

Question 2

what is used when pasture availability is low?

Answer 2

use a hay that is comparable to pasture, nutrient composition of hay will vary based on type (grass vs legume) and stage of maturity

Question 3

horses with low requirements

Answer 3

abundant forage will often meet calorie and protein needs, rarely meets trace mineral needs

Question 4

horses with high requirements

Answer 4

abundant forage will meed a portion of calorie and protein needs, and rarely meets all nutrient needs

Question 5

balancer pellet

Answer 5

complimentary food group, balances deficiencies in forage or grains.
contains vitamins, minerals and proteins in amount to balance the other ingredients. they are added to commercial concentrates, but may be sold alone. use when other feeds provide calories but not needed vitamins and minerals

Question 6

concentrate

Answer 6

complementary food group, concentrated source of calories, usually grain based, usually contains a balancer pellet

Question 7

practical feeding programs

Answer 7

meet goals by mixing and matching 4 major food groups