ANSI 1124 Lecture Notes - Lecture 29: Hereditary Equine Regional Dermal Asthenia, Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis, Myopathy
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What disorder from overfeeding grain or lush green pasture. Which eating strategy horses are most adapted to: Genetic disorder in equine where the muscles are unable to store glucose causing muscular problems. Most popular breed of horse in the us. Government doesn"t collect information on horses not pets, not livestock. 2 million supporters: racing, showing, recreation. Employment: racing (27%, shows (27%, recreation (31%, other (15%) Hybrid industry: some interests/segments in agriculture, also in sports, recreation, entertainment. Don"t have an actual end product for consumers. Not an end-product animal: not kept for food/fiber. Compete with livestock for high-quality feedstuffs and have little tangible return. Come to america in 1493 2nd trip to america from great britain. Spanish conquistadors cortez, de soto, spanish missionaries all bring horses to north. Mustangs are not descendants of wild horses from early expeditions mongrel horses that have escaped people"s farms. Used to use horses mainly for draft power.
