Feedstuffs - Peterson

Question 1

How does NSC differ from time of day?

Answer 1

Low NSC in the AM

High NSC in the evening

** put horses out on pasture in the morning

Question 2

What is the ideal Ca:P ratio?

Answer 2

2:1

Question 3

Legume hay is best used for?

Answer 3

1. Pregnant + lactating mares
2. High performance horses
3. Growing horses
4. Gastric ulcers

Question 4

What is alfalfa?

Answer 4

legume hay

• high protein and Ca
  -energy dense / nutrient dense

Question 5

When would grass hay be used?

Answer 5

1. Easy keepers
2. Light work/retired
3. Stall bound

low protein , more volume

Question 6

What does good quality hay depend on?

Answer 6

time of harvest

good quality hay is harvested early

** digestibility and protein content decreases as it matures

must be free of mold, dust and weeds

Question 7

When is straw used?

Answer 7

Bedding, not food

• low nutritional value
  -little moisture content

Question 8

What is the rate limiting AA in equids?

Answer 8

Lysine

(IMPT to know)

Question 9

What physiological state of a horse has the highest requirement for protein?

Answer 9

Lactation

Question 10

What CS can be seen in horses deficient in protein?

Answer 10

• decreased BCS
• poor hoof health and hair growth

Question 11

What is the consequence of a diet too rich in protein?

Answer 11

• growth depression
• PU / PD

Question 12

______ allows for reduction of total feed intake

Answer 12

Fat

Question 13

Which vitamin supports vision?

Answer 13

Vitamin A

Question 14

_________ is the only vitamin that is inadequate in routine rations

Answer 14

Vitamin A

Question 15

When would you want to supplement Vitamin E?

Answer 15

Horses that don’t have access to pasture / no gress grass

Question 16

CS of a horse deficient in Vitamin E?

Answer 16

• muscle soreness
• neuro disorders

Question 16

Pros of using corn in the diet?

Answer 16

• High in Vit A
• low cost
• 2x energy of oats

Question 17

Cons of using corn in the diet?

Answer 17

1. ***Lower protein than oats
2. *Low in lysine
3. Possible morn toxicity (Leukoencephalomalacia)

Question 18

Pros of using oats in the diet?

Answer 18

1. High fiber
2. **Better protein content than corn + better quantity and quality (IMPT)

Question 19

_________ is palatable and lowers dust

Answer 19

molasses

Question 20

Pros of using soybean meal in diet?

Answer 20

High in lysine

Ideal for corn based diet which is low in lysine

Question 21

_________ can be substituted for roughage or grain

Answer 21

Beet pulp

Question 22

When would you want to use beet pulp?

Answer 22

1. Older horses w problems chewing or digesting hay
2. Hardkeepers

Question 23

How much beet pulp can be used in diet?

Answer 23

Up to 50 % of diet

No more than 50% !!

Question 24

What is important to know when supplementing fat to a horse?

Answer 24

1. Takes 2-3 months to adjust
2. Feed up to 2 cups/day

**IMPT to know