AVS-3750 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Veterinary Medicine, Invasion Of Yugoslavia, Isoleucine
22 Feb 2017
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Digestion in the horse: digestion in the horse begins in the mouth. Molars are used for grinding feed: condition of the teeth is important. Horses can develop sharp edges (point) on their molars that irritate the lounge. Fermentation: the large intestine contains microbial populations similar to those in the rumen of sheep and cattle. Fiber: fiber is a necessary part of a ho(cid:396)se"s diet. Many horses at maintenance: hay or pasture alone. Low fiber may increase the incidence of gi disease: starch digestion in si is not quite as efficient. Starch spillage microbial population negatively affected. Nutrient requirements: water: dehydration and electrolyte balance. Dehydration (mostly na and cl with some k) Carbohydrates: majority of energy derived from: Crude fiber and de relation of commonly fed feeds. In horse nutrition cf is still being used, more sophisticated nutrition programs use the detergent system. Carbohydrate digestion: small intestine b. Absorb glucose: cecum and colon c and d.
