feeds Flashcards

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roughages make up _____% of daily food intake by weight

A

50%

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roughages are high in _____ and low in _____

A

fiber and energy

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2
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3 examples of roughages

A

alfalfa, grass hay, pasture

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3
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3 examples of roughages for bad teeth

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soaked hay, chopped hay, beet pulp

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4
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ideal hay

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small and few stems, lots of leaves, green/yellow color, smell like grass, no foreign matter, not dusty/moldy

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5
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DM

A

dry matter

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6
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DE

A

digestible ennergy

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7
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TDN

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total digestible nutrients

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8
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nsc

A

non structural carbs

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9
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CP

A

crude protein

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10
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NDF

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neutral detergent fiber

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11
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DM of most hay is _____%

A

50%

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12
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CP of grass hay

A

6-8%

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13
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CP of legume hay

A

15%

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14
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DE of hay

A

.77-.94 mcal/lb

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15
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in place of DE, ranges from 40-55%

A

TDN

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16
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measure of plants cell wall content

A

NDF

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17
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concentrates are a good source of ______ and _____

A

energy and protein

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18
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oats are safest to feed because…

A

high in fiber

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19
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why use SOM for a high protein supplement

A

has lysine and methionine

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20
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most energy dense grain

21
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barley vs corn, energy and fiber

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corn is higher in energy, barley higher in fiber

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dont feed lots of wheat bran bc?

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Ca:P is 1:13, doesnt allow calcium to be absorbed

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why select rice bran as a supplement

A

high fat for horses in high performance

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why soak beet pulp
dry and dusty, soaking is more palatable
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why process grains
increases digestability, doesnt change nutrient content
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textured feed = _______
sweet feed
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NASC
national animal supplement council, ensures youre buying from a reputable company producing safe products
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contains prebiotics and probiotics
digestive
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helps regulate insulin and glucose levels in easy keepers
metabolic
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may assist horses prone to tying up
muscle
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vitamin B1, magnesium, chamomile
calming
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inability to sweat
anhidrosis
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biotin, methionine, zinc
hoof
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contains psyllium husks
sand colic
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extra protein for hard keepers
weight gain
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glucosimine and chondrotin
joint
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after injury, restore comfort and preserve joint health
anti-inflammatory
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beware heavy metal contamination
minerals
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vitamin B12 aids in production of RBC for stamina
energy
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helps with chronic or seasonal breathing ailments
respiratory
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all in one approach
multi-purpose
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for horses in intense training, recovery from illness, senior horses
immune
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symptoms include girthy, weight loss, dull coat
ulcers
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maintain hydration and mineral balance
electrolytes
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omega 3 fatty acids promote healthy coat
skin/coat
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for horses on hay only diet
multivitamin
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silica to maintain connective tissue
tendon and ligament
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neutralize damaging free radicals
antioxidants
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MSM, probiotics, yeast, Vitamin C/E
senior