The elderly horse Flashcards

1
Q

What are the energy requirements for an older horse?

A

-decline in maintence requirements
-changes in thermoregulation (more energy needed)
-appetite reduces (higher energy feed required?)

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Nutritional requirements of older horses?

A

-fibre digestibility is low (therefore horse need lots)
- protien digestibility is low (supliment lysine (20) and theronine(15)
-lowered phospurous digestibility (may have to be supplimented)

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3
Q

Name some age related diseases?

A

-colic
-ulcers
-respitory problems
- arthritis
-pittuitary pars intermedia disfuction (PPID/ Cushings)

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4
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How or the microbacteria effected by age?

A

-lowered fibre digestibility effects microflora
- bacteria diversity is altered

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5
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How can nutrition support the older horse?

A

-increase forage quality
-alfalfa
-soaked un-molased sugar beat
-water soluble b vitimin supplimentation

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