Title: (Optional) Explain the nutrient requirements of horses.
Course: Livestock Production Management (18301-II) > Section: Producing Horses

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?