Nutrition In Reproduction Flashcards
When does cat calorie requirements increase when they are pregnant
1st trimester (week 2)
Calorie intake increases on a linear scale
When do dogs calorie requirements increase when they get pregnant
3rd trimester
What should a leisure horse be fed in the 1st trimester
No change in diet apart from a balancer
How do race horses differ to leisure horses in the 1st and 2nd trimester
Race horses are being fed for lactation (leisure horses are more like dogs, food doesn’t affect the foetus)
Why do dogs need more calories in the 3rd trimester
Feeding for 75% foetal growth
How much more energy must a cat have in the 3rd trimester in comparison to pre-pregnancy
70% energy increase
How long is a cat anorexic during pregnancy/birth
24 hours before birth + 24 hours after birth
How should a horse in the 3rd trimester’s diet change
Supplements added for added vitamins - using stud balancer
How long is colostrum released in dogs
24 hours after birth
How long is dog lactation
4-7 weeks
How long is cat lactation
7-8 weeks
How long is horse lactation
6-8 months
How long is dog pregnancy
65 days
How long is cat pregnancy
56-67 days
How long is horse pregnancy
11-12 months
