Intro to Equine Nutrition - UT Extension

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Hay Selection • Fresh smell - free of dust and mold • Leafy - high leaf to stem ratio • Clean - free of weeds, dirt, trash, mold • Color - bright green (short storage time) • Maximum 42% ADF (dry matter basis) • 8-14% crude protein
Pasture Management • Stocking rate is 2 acres per horse • Overgrazing leads to pasture destruction and weed establishment • Use soil analysis to determine fertilizer needs • Weed control measures include grazing management, mowing and herbicides • Don’t graze under 4 inches, graze at 4 to 8 inches, mow/clip at 12 inches
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 and 20: Minerals • Needed for bone and te
Page 21 and 22: Digestive System of Horse • Mouth
Page 23 and 24: Equine Nutrient Digestion • Monog
Page 25: Forage • Baled hay, hay cubes, ch
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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