Nutritional Requirements for Specific Horses
Foundation Degree in Equine Studies
Nutritional requirements of Specific Horses
Contents
Page 2 Contents
Page 3 Contents
Page 4 Contents
Page 5 Task 1 Introduction
Page 7 Case Study
Page 8 Conclusion Page 10 Appropriate rations for a Laminitic Pony
Page 11 Nutritional Management for a Laminitic Pony
Page 12 Picture 1
Contents
Page 13 Table 1
Page 14 Table 2
Page 15 Picture 2, Table 3
Page 16 Picture 3 and 4
Page 17 Picture 5
Page 18 Conclusion Page 19 Appropriate Rations for a Stallion Introduction
Page 20 Nutritional Management for a Stallion
Page 22 Conclusion
Contents
Page 23 Appropriate Rations for a Lactating Mare Introduction
Page 23 Nutritional Management for a Lactating Mare
Page 25 Conclusion
Page 26 Bibliography
Page 27 Bibliography
Task One
Introduction
Nutrition is an important aspect of health in horses and ponies. A diet that has been formulated incorrectly can contribute to a number of health issues such as, colic, obesity, orthopaedic conditions and even laminitis (Hoffman C J, 2009). However, proper nutritional management often plays an important role in managing these problems.
To formulate a diet correctly is difficult task in itself. It must be developed accurately and from the right components, these being forage (grass, hay, haylage) and one or more concentrates (pre-bagged mix, nuts or alternative feed stuff – cereals, soya bean meal, peas as an example). Also the breed, life stage and work load of the horse and pony must be taken into consideration (Hoffman C J, 2009).
The combination of the right diet and correct work load should keep your horse and
Nutritional requirements of Specific Horses
Contents
Page 2 Contents
Page 3 Contents
Page 4 Contents
Page 5 Task 1 Introduction
Page 7 Case Study
Page 8 Conclusion Page 10 Appropriate rations for a Laminitic Pony
Page 11 Nutritional Management for a Laminitic Pony
Page 12 Picture 1
Contents
Page 13 Table 1
Page 14 Table 2
Page 15 Picture 2, Table 3
Page 16 Picture 3 and 4
Page 17 Picture 5
Page 18 Conclusion Page 19 Appropriate Rations for a Stallion Introduction
Page 20 Nutritional Management for a Stallion
Page 22 Conclusion
Contents
Page 23 Appropriate Rations for a Lactating Mare Introduction
Page 23 Nutritional Management for a Lactating Mare
Page 25 Conclusion
Page 26 Bibliography
Page 27 Bibliography
Task One
Introduction
Nutrition is an important aspect of health in horses and ponies. A diet that has been formulated incorrectly can contribute to a number of health issues such as, colic, obesity, orthopaedic conditions and even laminitis (Hoffman C J, 2009). However, proper nutritional management often plays an important role in managing these problems.
To formulate a diet correctly is difficult task in itself. It must be developed accurately and from the right components, these being forage (grass, hay, haylage) and one or more concentrates (pre-bagged mix, nuts or alternative feed stuff – cereals, soya bean meal, peas as an example). Also the breed, life stage and work load of the horse and pony must be taken into consideration (Hoffman C J, 2009).
The combination of the right diet and correct work load should keep your horse and
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