ANSC 4650 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Sarcopenia, Triceps Brachii Muscle, Physical Examination
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Management of the brood bitch starts prior to breeding. Health status: impacts ability of gestation: physical examination, vaccinations, clear of parasites. Body condition: impacts puppy growth and lactation as well as delivery. Ideal or maximum muscle condition score: daily exercise* Do not feed in excess, feed to ideal body condition to avoid obesity. 14year study: 38 littermate paired labrador retrievers, controls fed as much as they want, lean-fed pair-mates fed 25% less, median lifespan 1. 8 years longer. Aging cannot be stopped but it can be delayed. Should the nutrient density change if i need to restrict food intake: protein (amino acid) requirements area function of lean body mass, not dietary energy. If reducing feed intake, you need to ensure that you still meet the amino acid and fatty acid requirements: look for foods with a higher protein as a function of dietary energy (% calories from protein)
