Horse Nutrients

Minerals

100

These 2 minerals make up teeth and bone.

Calcium and Phosphorus

200

These minerals are white in color and are an important component of sweat.

Salt or Sodium Chloride

300

Name one trace mineral.

Selenium, Copper, Zinc, Cobalt, Manganese, Iron, Iodine

400

This mineral is contained in Hemoglobin.

Iron

500

This mineral is the problem in horses with HYPP (Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis).

Potassium

Energy

100

This feed is the highest energy feed available for horses - people also eat it.

Corn

200

Name the feed that is a long grain (in shape)

Oats

300

This feed source will help keep grain stuck together and reduce dust.

Molasses

400

This by-product feed would be perfect to feed to a horse that needs more fiber in the diet.

Beet pulp

500

Name 2 sources of energy in a horse's diet.

Carbohydrates, fats, fiber

Protein

100

This legume hay can contain a large concentration of protein.

Alfalfa hay

200

Name 2 major purposes for protein in the horse.

Muscle, bone, tissue, hoof, hair

300

The most common protein supplement in horse diets.

Soybean meal

400

Proteins are chains of small components known as?

Amino Acids

500

This source of protein in livestock diets should never to used in horse diets.

Urea

Vitamins

100

Of hay or grain, which is the most likely vitamin source?

Hay

200

Horses can synthesis (make) this vitamin from the sunlight.

Vitamin D

300

This vitamin is important for vision.

Vitamin A

400

This vitamin is important for hoof growth.

B Vitamins

500

This vitamin is used with Selenium for immune function.

Vitamin E

Micro Vs Macro

100

What are micronutrients?

Nutrients that are needed in trace (very small) amounts.

FYI: Measured in milligrams (mg).

200

What are macronutrients?

Nutrients that are needed in large amounts.

FYI: Measured in grams (g).

300

Name 3 micronutrients important for a horse's health.

Vitamins: A, B, D, and E

Minerals: Copper, Zinc, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Iodine, Cobalt, Molybdenum

400

Name 3 macronutrients important for a horse's health.

Water, Carbohydrates, fats, sodium, chloride, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, sulphur

500

Micronutrients and macronutrients are important in different ways. Please explain.

Micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) are essential in tiny quantities for METABOLIC PROCESSES, BONE HEALTH, IMMUNITY, and COAT QUALITY.

Macronutrients (energy, protein, water, carbs, fats) are needed in large amounts for FUEL and BODY STRUCTURE