British Breeder Magazine May 2020

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PROBLEM SOLVING FEED SOLUTIONS Low calorie targeted support for: Heavy-topped Rapid growth Development issues FOAL ASSIST Low calorie micronutrient drench 5 days - 3 months STUD BALANCER Low calorie, high spec 3 months + For practical nutrition team contact Baileys Horse Feeds Tel: 01371 850247 (option 2) nutrition@baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk www.baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk MADE BY BREEDERS, FOR BREEDERS 52 | BRITISH BREEDER
Feature - FEEDING ARTICLE Dietary Protein and its importance to the Horse Proteins are complex compounds, made up of combinations of “building block” amino acids, which are joined by peptide bonds. It is thought that protein makes up 15-19% of the total body mass of the horse and is found in almost every cell, with muscle containing the largest concentration. Protein can be found in various forms and has many roles in the body which can be loosely grouped into the following classes by function: Essential vs Non-Essential There are 21 identified amino acids, of which all but 10 can be synthesised in the horse’s body from the conversion of one amino acid to another, through a process called transamination which takes place in the liver. These amino acids are termed non-essential or dispensable. The remaining 10 amino acids are known as essential • Structural (eg. muscle, skin, hair and connective tissue as well as the contractile proteins, actin and myosin) • Transport – in the blood stream (eg. haemoglobin) and across all cell membranes • Regulation of metabolic function (eg. enzymes, hormones) • Defence (eg. immunoglobulins/antibodies) • As a buffer to minimise fluctuations in body pH Although a certain amount of energy can be derived from excess dietary protein and some amino acids, this generally only happens in abnormal circumstances, such as starvation, when tissue protein is used as a source of energy. While in some cells, amino acids are important energy stores, their metabolism to usable energy is inefficient so protein is not an important source of energy, for the horse, overall. or indispensable amino acids and must be provided in the diet, as they cannot be synthesised by the horse itself or synthesis is insufficient to meet requirements. The 10 amino acids essential for the horse are lysine, methionine, threonine, valine, leucine, isoleucine, arginine, tryptophan, histidine and phenylalanine. Balancers supply protein, along with vitamins and minerals but no calories, and are ideal for ensuring optimum intake is maintained Bayfield Stud youngster canter – Even young or resting horses’ diets should supply optimum levels of protein to maintain muscle tone and tissue integrity. BRITISH BREEDER| 53
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