Intro to Equine Nutrition - UT Extension

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Vitamins • Necessary for many metabolic reactions in body, especially involving energy metabolism • Fat soluble - A, D, E and K • Water soluble - B vitamins and C • Requirements affected by age, activity level, health, diet • B vitamins and K synthesized in hindgut • Toxicity most likely with vitamins A and D
Digestive System of Horse • Mouth • Esophagus (4-5 ft.) • S<strong>to</strong>mach (8-10 qt.) • Small Intestine (70 ft., 68 qt.) – Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum • Large Intestine (26 ft., 134 qt.) – Cecum, Large Colon, Small Colon, Rectum
Page 1 and 2: Introduction to Equine Nutrition Dr
Page 3 and 4: Horse Years versus Human Years •
Page 5 and 6: Water • Horse can survive only 5
Page 7 and 8: Energy • Not a nutrient, estimate
Page 9 and 10: Calories • calorie (cal) = amount
Page 11 and 12: Digestible Energy (DE) Requirements
Page 13 and 14: Fat • Source of essential fatty a
Page 15 and 16: Examples of Collective Feed Ingredi
Page 17 and 18: Protein • Composed of essential a
Page 19: Minerals • Needed for bone and te
Page 23 and 24: Equine Nutrient Digestion • Monog
Page 25 and 26: Forage • Baled hay, hay cubes, ch
Page 27 and 28: Pasture Management • Stocking rat
Page 29 and 30: Recommended Daily Grain and Forage
Page 31 and 32: Types of Horse Feed • Sweet or Te
Page 33 and 34: Feed Additives • Probiotics - ben
Page 35 and 36: Feeding Example for 1100-lb. 1100 l
Page 37 and 38: Feeding Example for 1100-lb. 1100 l
Page 39 and 40: Feeding Guidelines • Feed at regu
Page 41 and 42: Feeding Guidelines • Store feed i
Page 43 and 44: Triple Crown Horse Feeds • Premiu
Page 45: Reliance Horse Feeds • 10% and 12

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