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Nutrition - Lesson Ten Quiz

1. All horses have the same basic nutritional requirements, which are ________________, _________________, _________________, ________________, ________________, and __________________.

2.The challenge to feeding a senior horse is providing the _____________ and ____________ of feed they can utilize.

3. The horse’s digestive system is designed to utilize _____________.

4. The ADF, NDF, and RFV numbers are an indication of hay’s ______________.

5. List three things you should look for when examining hay with or without a hay test.

6. If the forage is poor hay substitutes can be provided. List four examples of these products:

7. _____________ _________ and ____________ ________ provide long stem fiber.

8. Special concentrates, formulated for the senior horse, are considered to be complete feeds. These products offer both ______________ and _______________ in one bag.

9.The ____________ of protein is more important than the percentage rating.

10. __________ increases energy, improves coat condition, and provides calories.

11. List three nutrients senior horses may have trouble utilizing.

12. _______________ feed can make the ration easier to chew, prevents sorting, increases digestibility, and allows the addition of other ingredients.

13. ________________ and _______________ are common methods of feed processing.

14. Another benefit to processing feed allows the product to be ____________, which will soften and make it easier to eat.

15. TRUE FALSE Small and frequent meals at regular intervals are safer for all horses.

16. Fresh, clean ____________ is the most important nutrient and needs to be provided at all times.

17. ______________ is the key to properly caring for all horses.

18. TRUE FALSE It may be necessary to change your daily routine when caring for a senior horse.

19. The age that determines if a horse is a senior and ready for specialized care is ___________ years of age.

20. List two things, which may indicate a senior horse needs specialized care.

21. Visit your local feed store and examine the tag of a concentrate designed for senior or mature horses.

Name of product.

1. What is the crude protein level?

2. What is the crude fat level?

3. What is the crude fiber level?

4. What is the first ingredient listed?

5. What are the recommended feeding rates for a 1,000-pound horse without forage in the diet?

6. What are the recommended feeding rates for a 1,000-pound horse with forage in the diet?

7. Does the manufacturer recommend other supplements be fed along with the product?

8. If so, what are they?

22. If the feed store offers more than one type of senior feed – compare the tags.

Name of second product.

1. How are they are similar?

2. How are they different?

3. Why would you choose one product over the other?

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