i need to take my vitamins
which type of vitamin (fat vs. water soluble) is stored within the body and if there's excess, leads to toxicity?
what is fat soluble (ex: A, D, E, K
what is neonate, foal, weanling, yearling, colt/filly? give ages or general range
neonate = 1-14 days
foal = 0-4 months
weanling = 5-9 mo
yearling = 1-2 yrs
colt/filly = young male/female horse
what are the components of the feed pyramid for horses?
what is supplement, grain, forage
this vitamin comes from high quality forage and pastures but young or growing horses may need supplemented by carrots in winter. what vitamin am I?
what is vitamin A
what are the 6 locations to assess when giving a BCS
neckcrest, withcers, point behind shoulder, ribs, loins, tailhead
leafy young hay vs. flowing old hay - what are the nutrient contents in terms of quality and fiber
leafy young hay = higher quality but lower in fiber
flowing old hay = lower quality but higher fiber
this vitamin causes white muscle dz, equine degenerative myeloecephalopathy, and equine motor neuron dz if deficient. it is an essential antioxidant and is quickly lost in bailing process.
what is vitamin E
preservation method that cuts young lush plants, removes moisture by partially wilting, and eliminating contact with oxygen by placing in silo or plastic so that pH drops below 5
what is ensiling
note: risk of botulism
Ca/P ratio for yearling
what is greater than 1.5:1
what vitamins are horses capable of synthesizing? bonus for 100: which vitamins are essential vitamins for horses?
what is B, C, D, K
bonus: what is A and E