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What is a common stable vice that can develop in horses due to inadequate environment?
What is a common stable vice that can develop in horses due to inadequate environment?
Which of the following is NOT important for a horse's mental well-being?
Which of the following is NOT important for a horse's mental well-being?
What percentage of an equine’s body consists of water?
What percentage of an equine’s body consists of water?
What is vital to maintain in a horse's living environment to support its health?
What is vital to maintain in a horse's living environment to support its health?
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Which condition is unfair to a horse regarding its feeding?
Which condition is unfair to a horse regarding its feeding?
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Why is it important for horses to have a routine?
Why is it important for horses to have a routine?
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What can result from a horse being deprived of clean water?
What can result from a horse being deprived of clean water?
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What is one sign of mistreatment that can be missed by horse owners?
What is one sign of mistreatment that can be missed by horse owners?
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What percentage of the total gut capacity does the equine stomach represent?
What percentage of the total gut capacity does the equine stomach represent?
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Which of the following components requires fermentation by microorganisms for absorption in equines?
Which of the following components requires fermentation by microorganisms for absorption in equines?
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How many hours a day does a donkey typically spend feeding in the wild?
How many hours a day does a donkey typically spend feeding in the wild?
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What is the primary energy source for equines?
What is the primary energy source for equines?
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In terms of gut capacity, what percentage does the equine hindgut consist of?
In terms of gut capacity, what percentage does the equine hindgut consist of?
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What can indicate that a horse's feeding program is not optimal?
What can indicate that a horse's feeding program is not optimal?
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Why are working equines generally thinner compared to pleasure horses and donkeys in the developed world?
Why are working equines generally thinner compared to pleasure horses and donkeys in the developed world?
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How should a horse-owner check if their horse is drinking enough water during winter?
How should a horse-owner check if their horse is drinking enough water during winter?
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How many chews are required for 1 kg of concentrated feed in equines?
How many chews are required for 1 kg of concentrated feed in equines?
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Which of the following is a normal respiratory rate for a resting horse?
Which of the following is a normal respiratory rate for a resting horse?
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What aspect of energy consumption is essential for adult equines aside from daily living?
What aspect of energy consumption is essential for adult equines aside from daily living?
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What should an owner pay attention to when assessing their horse's health?
What should an owner pay attention to when assessing their horse's health?
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Which body temperature range is considered normal for a horse?
Which body temperature range is considered normal for a horse?
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In terms of companionship, how do horses behave naturally?
In terms of companionship, how do horses behave naturally?
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What does a rapid or erratic breathing pattern in a horse potentially indicate?
What does a rapid or erratic breathing pattern in a horse potentially indicate?
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What factor helps horses maintain their warmth during winter?
What factor helps horses maintain their warmth during winter?
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What is the most basic need of a horse that must always be prioritized?
What is the most basic need of a horse that must always be prioritized?
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Which type of hay is noted for its higher protein and mineral content?
Which type of hay is noted for its higher protein and mineral content?
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What is an essential feeding plan component for a horse?
What is an essential feeding plan component for a horse?
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How much pasture is generally required per horse for grazing?
How much pasture is generally required per horse for grazing?
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What should be checked four hours after a horse's last feed?
What should be checked four hours after a horse's last feed?
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Which feeding strategy is not recommended for foals and hard-working horses?
Which feeding strategy is not recommended for foals and hard-working horses?
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What factor does not influence a horse's nutritional requirements?
What factor does not influence a horse's nutritional requirements?
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Which combination of feeds is commonly used for horse hay?
Which combination of feeds is commonly used for horse hay?
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Study Notes
Basic Horse Nutrition
- Common Feeds: Horses eat various feeds, including pasture grasses, different types of hay (like legume and grass hay), and silage (for example, corn silage).
- Digestive Systems: Horses have a digestive system that's adapted for different types of food, though a significant amount of their digestion takes place in the hindgut.
- Feeding Systems and Standards: Standard feeding plans for horses vary by factors like the horse's activity level and age.
- Special Nutrition: Specific nutritional requirements exist for horses involved in activities like breeding (stud, mare, and foals). Feeding needs are also impacted by season and temperature.
- Basic Needs: Water, food, shelter, companionship, and health care are the most fundamental needs of a horse.
Horse Requirements
- Water: Clean, fresh water is essential for horses.
- Food: Roughage (hay, pasture), concentrate feed (grains), and trace mineral salts.
- Shelter: Protection from harsh weather conditions.
- Health Care: Maintaining a horse's well-being.
- Hoof Care: Maintaining proper hoof health.
- Exercise: Physical activity and movement.
Nutrition and Feeding
- Requirements: Based on factors such as temperature (season), activity level, age, and type of use.
- Feeding Plans using resources like the Merck's Manual.
- Roughage Source: Hay, pasture.
- Concentrate feed: Grains, high-calorie supplements.
- Trace mineral salt block: Essential for specific minerals.
Pasture
- Amount Required: The amount of pasture a horse needs varies depending on how it is being used, and the area (hectare) of pasture available.
- Moisture: The amount of available moisture in the pasture affects how much a horse can graze.
Silage/Hay
- Silage Type: Corn silage is a suitable option.
- Quality: High quality silage, finely chopped and free of mold, is optimal.
- Other Options: Grass and grass-legume silages provide alternatives to corn silage.
- Legume Hay: Alfalfa is amongst the best in terms of palatability and nutritional value.
- Grass Hay: Timothy and Bermuda grasses.
Water
- Clean Water: Access to clean, fresh water is critical.
- Frequent Checks: Water buckets should be checked and refilled regularly, especially when the weather is cold as freezing temperatures could affect consumption.
- Important: A horse will prioritize water consumption over food if necessary.
Food
- Critical: Horses need water for basic survival; they cannot survive an extended period without access to water.
- Complex Nutrition: Detailed nutritional needs based on the horse's activities are essential for its health.
Horse Health and Welfare
- General Well-being: Paying attention to normal behaviors, including eating, drinking, and droppings.
- Indicators of Illness: Be observant of changes in appearance, such as discharge from eyes or nostrils.
- Temperature: Body temperature is a helpful diagnostic tool.
- Environment Improvement: Horses may need space for movement and interaction.
- Shelter: Appropriate shelter is crucial for preventing extreme temperature exposure.
- Companionship: Horses are social animals; providing opportunities for interaction with other horses is important.
- Happy Horse: Assess if a horse's environment and care are adequate to make the animal happy.
Horse Welfare
- Fair Treatment: Ensure a horse is treated fairly with suitable care, food, and environment.
- Horse Needs: Understanding what a horse needs for optimal health and well-being.
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This quiz explores essential elements of horse nutrition, including common feeds like hay and pasture grasses, their digestive systems, and specific feeding standards. Learn about the various nutritional requirements for horses based on their activity level, age, and season.
