ANSC 160 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Streptococcal Pharyngitis, Equine Influenza, Herpesviridae
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Horses are non-ruminant herbivores: single stomached animal that eats primarily plant material. A nutrient is any substance in food that the body can use to: gain energy, make tissue, support metabolism. 6 nutrient classes: provide energy, carbs, fats, proteins, support metabolism, vitamins, minerals, water. Macrominerals: calcium (ca)- bone, muscle functions, sodium (na)- fluid balance (outside cell, potassium (k)- fluid balance (inside cell) hypp, phosphorus (p)- skeletal system, energy, magnesium (mg)- cell growth, chlorine (cl)- stomach acid component, sulfur (s)- amino acids, cartilage. Good horse pastures: size- quantity and quality of forage, safety, fences and cross fences, absence of obstructions and hazards, dense, smooth, persistent turf, palatable, digestible, nutritious forage, long grazing season, fresh water, shelter, mineral supplement. Turnout: turnout space and time may be restricted due to, land availability, traveling to shows, races, event etc. Effects of inadequate turnout: development of stall vices, excessive energy and or weight gain, respiratory illness. Increased risk of gastric ulcers: foals/young horses.
