Explanation should include
- necessary nutrients (i.e., proteins, water, vitamins, minerals, fats, and carbohydrates)
- types of feed, such as forages, grain, and pellets
- conversion of feed to energy
- illnesses related to diet.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are some common illnesses caused by nutrient deficiencies?
- How is diet related to colic and founder?
- How are nutrient requirements for an active, competitive horse different from that of a pet?