Nutrition and teeth test Flashcards
What requirements closely match protein requirements?
Carbohydrates ( Energy )
How much more energy to fats supply more than carbohydrates?
2.25 time more
What are the horses nose and lips called?
Prehensile
What is the energy used?
Net energy
What feeds that have things added?
Fortified Feeds
What acts as an energy source and a tissue builder?
Protein
If your horse ties up, what is it deficient in?
Selenium and Vitamin E
What part is not functional in a foal?
Cecum
What type of energy is lost in gas and urine?
Measure-able energy
What major site of the horse absorbs minerals?
small intestine
What percent of calcium is stored in bones?
98%
What is it called when horses eat their own poop?
coprophagia
How many teeth does a normal adult horse have?
36 teeth
What is the angle of the teeth called?
Angle of incidence
A smooth mouth appears at what age?
age 11
What means no sweating on an hour work?
Light work
On the feed tag, what tells the customer to feed and the dietary nutrients?
Instructions
What is the name of the requirements for gaining weight?
Maintaince
Micro-Minerals
Copper ( Cu ) Iodine ( I ) Iron ( Fe ) Selenium ( Se ) Cobalt ( Co ) Manganese ( Mn ) Fluorine ( F ) Zinc ( Zn )
Macro- Minerals
Calcium ( Ca ) Phosphorus ( P ) Potassium ( K ) Sodium ( Na ) Chloride ( Cl ) Magnesium ( Mg ) Sulfur ( S )
Amino Acids
Phenylalanine Valine Threonine Tryptophan Isoleucine Methionine Histidine Arginine Lysine Leucine
Name the types of hay
Alfalfa
Red Clover
Timothy
Brome
Name the six essential nutrients
Carbohydrates Fats Vitamins Minerals Protein Water
What percent of a mature horse is water?
40-50%