Estimated Increases in Crude Protein and Lysine Requirements for the Nonexercising Pregnant Marea
Month of Gestation | Increase in Crude Protein Over Maintenance | Total Crude Protein Requirement, g | Total Lysine Requirement, g |
|---|---|---|---|
0–5 | 0% | 630–685 | 27.1–29.5 |
6 | 8–9% | 704 | 30.3 |
7 | 11% | 729 | 31.3 |
8 | 17% | 759 | 32.7 |
9 | 21% | 797 | 34.3 |
10 | 25% | 841 | 36.2 |
11 | 30% | 893 | 38.4 |
Adapted from Nutrient Requirements of Horses. 6th ed. National Research Council. National Academies Press; 2007. | |||
a Baseline body weight of 500 kg (1,100 lb). | |||
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