Exam 6 Feeding Horses

Question 1

A group of mares kept on a cool season grass pasture exhibit prolonged gestation, dystocia, and/or agalactia. These signs would be typical if what plant is found in the pasture?

Answer 1

tall fescue

Question 2

Which of the following is synthesized by the microbial population in the large intestine of the horse?

Answer 2

B vitamims

Question 3

Which of the following is digested in the small intestine of horses?

Answer 3

starch

Question 4

Which of the following energy sources has the most digestible energy?

Answer 4

vegetable oil

Question 5

Which of the following provides the highest quality protein for growing horses?

Answer 5

soybean meal

Question 6

Which of the following is a common cool season pasture grass?

Answer 6

orchardgrass

Question 7

A supplementation of __________ has been shown to improve hoof quality in some horses.

Answer 7

selenium

Question 8

The principal products of fiber digestion in the horse are __________.

Answer 8

VFA

Question 9

A common name for a manufactured concentrate feed that contains whole or partially processed grains, a protein supplement, and molasses is __________.

Answer 9

fortified

Question 10

If a commercially manufactured feed contains a fiber level of more than 15% and is meant to be fed without forage, it is considered a __________ feed.

Answer 10

complete

Question 11

Broodmares should be maintained at a condition score of _____ or above.

Answer 11

5

Question 12

The primary role of the molars in the horse’s mouth is __________.

Answer 12

grinding

Question 13

Fiber digestion in the horse occurs in the __________.

Answer 13

cecum

Question 14

In a thermoneutral environment, a 500 kg horse at maintenance would be expected to drink _____ gallons of water per day.

Answer 14

5.5 - 10

Question 15

A trace mineral that is important for cartilage development in young horses is __________.

Answer 15

copper