AVS-4160 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis, B Vitamins, Fluid Compartments
24 Sep 2016
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What is gluconeogenesis: changing glycerol to glucose. Glucose can be converted into fatty acids with enzymes. Digesting carbohydrates creates more heat than digesting fats. Polyunsaturated fats are better for horses and people than saturated fats. Vitamin e is important for the immune system. Rice bran has to be stabilized or the fats in it will go rancid, especially in hot weather. Epa and dha are good for the brain and for memory. Although linoleic acid is an n6, it is an essential fatty acid. Fat is 100% energy there are no other nutrients in it. A horse will eat until its caloric needs are met, which can lead to gluttony. If the horse fills up on grain, it may not eat enough forage/roughage to keep its gut healthy. Minerals are important for the formation of structural components of the body such as bones. Ammonia is an intermediate form of nitrogen in the horse"s body.
