Abbreviations
CP
Crude Protein
Site of fermentation
cecum and colon
oxygen transport, part of hemoglobin transport
Iron (Fe)
The "vision vitamin"
A
This group conducts peer-reviewed research and recommendations for the nutrient requirements of horses.
NRC (National Research Council)
DE
Digestible Energy
Absorption of most nutrients occurs here
Small Intestine
This micromineral is required for iron absorption, hemoglobin synthesis, skin pigments, and collagen metabolism. Horse feed containing this mineral should not be fed to sheep.
Copper (Cu)
Important for absorption of Ca and P, can be synthesized by the horse if exposed to sunlight.
D
When energy requirements are not met for the horse, this occurs.
Condition loss/weight loss.
GE
Gross Energy
Digestion begins here
Mouth/teeth
Ca, P, K, Na, Cl, Mg, S
important for blood clotting
K
This class of horse has the highest energy requirements.
Lactating mare
NE
Net Energy
The 3 parts of the small intestine starting with the part closest to the mouth
Duodenum, jejunum, ileum
important in thyroid function
Iodine
Thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, biotin, ascorbic acid (vit C), folacin, are examples of this category of vitamin
Water soluble
The energy needed to keep the animal for gaining or losing weight is know as what type of ration or what type of class?
Maintenace ration or maintenance class.
metabolizable energy
Common site of impaction colic
Pelvic flexure
Collectively, these are commonly referred to as electrolytes.
Sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, calcium
Macromineral ratio of 3:1 to 1:1 is acceptable
Ca:P
These months of gestation require an increase in DE.
9th, 10th, 11th