PEN Module introduction

For the horses digestive system to function properly, the diet must contain adequate amounts of what?

• Fibre

• Vitamin

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

Give 1-2 words which you think of when given the term "Equine nutrition"

In colder weather, horses who live out, will benefit from a diet high in...

• Fibre

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Electrolytes

Which of the following nutrients is best described by the term 'a concentrated source of energy, 2.5x higher in energy density than carbohydrates'?

• Fats

• Fibre

• Forage

• Starch

Which of the following would be most suitable to be given to a horse following intense exercise in hot weather?

• Electrolytes

• Molasses

• Herbal remedies

• Oil

A horse is unable to work due to lameness. The concentrate portion of the diet should be _________.

Protein is a good source of energy for the horse.

• Agree

• Disagree

Megajoule is a measurement of what?

• Energy

• Time

• Weight

• Length

What is one unit of carbohydrate called?

• Monosaccharide

• Disaccharide

• Amino acid

• Rubrix

Within a concentrate ration, where does the main source of energy come from?

• Cereal grains

• Legumes

• Clover

• Beans