Estimated Calorie Needs of Donkeys vs Ponies of Similar Body Weight
Weight, kg | Daily Calorie Requirement for Donkeys, DE, Mcal | Daily Calorie Requirement for Ponies, DE, Mcal |
|---|---|---|
150 | 2.8–3.4 | 4.6–6.9 |
175 | 3.4–4.1 | 5.3–8.1 |
200 | 3.8–4.5 | 6.1–9.3 |
225 | 4.3–5.3 | 6.9–10.5 |
250 | 4.8–5.7 | 7.6–11.6 |
DM intake | 1.3–1.8% BW | 1.5–2.5% BW |
Abbreviations: BW, body weight; DE, digestible energy (estimated values); DM, dry matter. Adapted from: Smith DG, Burden FA. Practical donkey and mule nutrition. In: Geor RJ, Harris PA, Coenen M, eds. Equine Applied and Clinical Nutrition. Saunders; 2013:304-316. | ||
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