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WorksheetsThings we may add to horse's diets
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What substance is important for:
anti inflammatory mechanism
Maintaining cell membrane integrity
joint health
skin health
weight maintenance
Calcium
protein
Omega 3
Prebiotics
Which of these is high in omega 3 and suitable to be fed to horses?
(select all possible correct answers)
Salmon
Linseed oil
Butter
Flaxseed oil
Omega 3 can help a horse with a dull, itchy coat
True
False
No idea
Eh?
What are vitamins essential for?
(select all possible correct answers)
Energy production
Breeding
Life!
Immunity
There are two categories of vitamins, fat soluble & ?
(a)
True or false?
Horse can store water soluble vitamins
True
False
No idea
Vitamins A, D, E & K are all in which category of vitamin?
Water soluble
Fat soluble
No idea
True or false?
An excess of vitamins B & C is dangerous for the horse
True
False
No idea
What is the name of the group of substances which set up the microbiome of the horse for the benefit of bacteria?
(a)
Which of the following groups would all be a beneficial source of prebiotic for horses?
Yakult, activia, actimel
dandelions, mint imperials, raspberries
Psyllium, dandelion, licorice root
Licorice allsorts, chia seed on porridge
Why do feed companies add herbs such as raspberry leaf and marshmallow root to feeds?
To make them more high in energy
To increase protein levels
To encourage people to buy them
As a prebiotic
What is the purpose of probiotics? (select one answer only)
To help restore the normal bacteria when it has been upset by a bacterial or parasitic infection of the gut.
for keeping proper pH levels and absorption of nutrients
To help prevent an upset of the normal bacteria as a result of stress or a change in diet.
All of these
How do you know when to feed probiotics?
If the horse has:
(select all possible correct answers)
Low grade, persistent abdominal discomfort
Free faecal water
Loose droppings
Reactivity when girthed, ridden etc
What is the correct term for the group of feed products which are a type of dietary supplement that is not an essential nutrient, such as vitamins or minerals, but may provide other health benefits in addition to nutritional value.
(a)
For what purpose would you feed a nutraceutical containing glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, hyaluronic acid, and MSM
(one word answer, plural)
(a)
What are these all examples of?
•Calcium
•phosphorus
•Sodium
•Potassium
•Chloride
•Magnesium
•sulfur
(a)
Which two minerals should be present in the ratio of 2:1 in the horses diet to ensure healthy bone structure?
( the middle word is and!)
(a)
Horses who are generally nervous and reactive when ridden are often given a supplement containing which mineral which helps with nerve function?
(a)
The correct term for the addition of a product which ensures a dietary deficiency is addressed is a
(a)
Supplements can be used to:
Address specific health concerns
Enhance performance
Prevent disease and illness
All of these
How would you recognise if there was a dietary deficiency in a horse?
(select all possible correct answers)
It will go lame
By having feed and forage analysed
Regular health checks and monitoring
On veterinary advice
What is the correct term for something that is not usually in their diet but is beneficial to nutritional health, and has been specifically added to the product for a desired effect. They could be added for preservation of food, improved health, or taste.
(a)
What are the main categories of additive?
Joint, skin and digestive
Technological, Sensory, Nutritional and Zootechnical
Rhabdomyolysis, Polysaccharide storage myopathy
What are zootechnical additives used for?
Digestibility & gut health
Going to the zoo
Going to the loo
True or false?
Feeding unnecessary additions to a horses diet may result in nutritional deficiencies
True
False
No idea
