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WorksheetsPEN Module introduction
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
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 (a) .
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
Fermentation of structural carbohydrates in the hindgut produces what?
Volatile Fatty Acids (VFAs)
Monosaccharides
Proteins
Triglycerides
Vitamins and Minerals are needed...
in small amounts
in large amounts
for energy provision
for protein digestion
Select all of the Vitamins which are fat soluble.
A
D
E
K
C
Which of the following does NOT contain energy?
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
What is the primary function of dietary fibre in a horse's diet?
Energy provision
Protein synthesis
Digestive health
Vitamin absorption
Which of the following is a good source of protein in horse feed?
Oats
Alfalfa
Barley
Molasses
What is the primary source of energy in a horse's diet?
Fats
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Vitamins
Which of the following is essential for the formation of red blood cells in horses?
Iron
Calcium
Vitamin D
Magnesium
What nutrient is primarily responsible for muscle repair and growth in horses?
Fibre
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fats
What is a common activity people do for fun at the beach?
Skiing
Surfing
Mountain climbing
Gardening
