ANSC 1111 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Hay, Dactylis, Nitrogen Fixation
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Depends on type of feed consumed, level of activity, temperature. Cold weather 1 gallon per 100 pounds bw. Hot water 2 gallons per 100 pounds bw. The horse has something to chew on all day long. Prevents horses from eating too much hay at once. Legume hay fixes nitrogen content within horse. More likely to give to a growing horse or lactating mare than a working horse since it is more expensive. Horses with ulcers can benefit because it acts as a buffer. At least 2% of bw/day of good quality roughage or access to pasture. Vitamins and minerals are in a pellet. Both hay and grain are combined together into a block that are useful for people that cannot access hay. Linoleic (omega 6) and alpha linolenic (omega 3) required in other species) Potential health benefit of omega 3 fatty acids. Different for stallions, pregnant mares, lactating mares, and growing mares. For a 500 kg horse (1100 pounds)
