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Nutrition: Horses
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Nutrition: Horses
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Overview of Nutrition: Horses
Nutritional Requirements of Horses
Water:
Energy:
Maintenance:
Growth:
Pregnancy and Lactation:
Work:
Protein and Amino Acids:
Minerals:
Calcium and Phosphorus:
Salt:
Magnesium:
Potassium:
Iodine:
Copper:
Iron:
Zinc:
Selenium:
Other Minerals:
Vitamins:
Vitamin A:
Vitamin D:
Vitamin E:
Vitamin K:
Ascorbic Acid:
Thiamine:
Riboflavin:
Vitamin B 12 :
Niacin:
Other Vitamins:
Feeding Practices in Horses
Feeds
Pasture:
Hay:
Concentrates and Other Supplements:
Other Supplements:
Feeding Rates
Nutritional Diseases of Horses
Energy Deficiency:
Energy Excess:
Protein Deficiency:
Mineral Deficiencies and Excesses:
Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (Bighead, Bran disease):
Phosphorus Deficiency:
Salt Deficiency:
Potassium:
Magnesium:
Iron:
Zinc:
Copper:
Selenium:
Vitamins:
Feeding the Sick Horse
Nutrition for Specific Diseases/Problems:
Feeding the Aged Horse and the Orphan Foal