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Equine Science Classes of Feeds

Equine Science Classes of Feeds. Marshal Stork Tarleton State University. Classes of Feeds. Roughages Concentrates Supplements. Roughages. High in Fiber Low in Energy Pasture Hay Forage Crops Silage. Hay. Most common form of roughage Many variables affect hay quality

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Equine Science Classes of Feeds

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  1. Equine ScienceClasses of Feeds Marshal Stork Tarleton State University

  2. Classes of Feeds • Roughages • Concentrates • Supplements

  3. Roughages • High in Fiber • Low in Energy • Pasture • Hay • Forage Crops • Silage

  4. Hay • Most common form of roughage • Many variables affect hay quality • Plant Species • Rainfall • Stage of plant growth • Harvesting Procedures

  5. Coastal Bermudagrass Hay • Can be cut 4-5 times per year • Value can be increased by mixing in legumes

  6. Sudangrass Hay • Cut in early bloom stages for maximum nutrient quality • May be toxic if harvested early • Prussic Acid • Similar to Johnsongrass

  7. Alfalfa Hay • Highly Palatable (acceptability of taste) • High in Protein (18%-19%) • Good Source of Vitamins A and B • Higher Priced (Bale = $7-$10) • 5-8 cuttings (not all are clean) Cubes

  8. Clover Hays • Nutritious • Similar to alfalfa • Difficult to cure • 14%-16% protein • Mostly raised for pasture, not hay

  9. Pasture • Native is most common • Grasses, legumes, and forbs • Generally, pasture should be a mixture of 1-2 grasses with 1-2 legumes. • A mature horse requires a minimum of 2 acres

  10. Review – Hays and Pasture • What is the most common form of roughage? • What can you do to improve the value of bermudagrass hay? • Name 1 advantage to alfalfa hay? • Disadvantage? • What is the main disadvantage of clover hays?

  11. Concentrates • Low in fiber and high in energy • Grains • Grain by-products

  12. Concentrates • The concentrate part of the ration contains the grains • Higher in energy • Lower in fiber • Most Common • Oats • Barley • Corn Than Roughages

  13. Oats • Most Popular grain fed to horses • High fiber content (13%) • More bulk per nutrient content • Must eat more to satisfy nutrient content • Less likely to founder or colic • Cleanliness is a must • Dust feeds can lead to respiratory problems • Whole or processed

  14. Barley • Comparable to oats • Lower in fiber • Weighs more per unit volume than oats Barley Oats

  15. Corn • Very “energy-dense” • Large amounts of carbohydrates • Excellent for horses that require a lot of energy • Working horses • Race Horses • Low in protein • High weight per unit volume

  16. Molasses • A popular component of mixed concentrates • Palatable • Cheap source of energy • Can reduce the quantity of dust in feed • 5% of the ration - recommended

  17. Review - Concentrates • What are the three most common types of concentrates? • What is one advantage to a high fiber content? • What is the most notable thing that corn adds to a diet? • What is one way to reduce the dust in my feed while also making it more palatable for my horse?

  18. Supplements • Can help correct deficiencies in protein, minerals, and vitamins. • Increases nutritive value • 4 common types • Protein • Vitamin • Mineral • Combination of all three

  19. Protein • Higher requirement for horses that are: • Growing • Lactating • In later pregnancy stages • Eating poor quality roughage • Performance animals (high stress) • Converted to energy by the horse

  20. Protein • Examples of protein supplements include: • Alfalfa • Linseed • Soybean • Cottonseed Meal

  21. Vitamins • Horses derive no benefits from “extra” vitamins. • Supplements for Vitamin A: • Fish liver oils • Liver meal • Supplements for Vitamin B: • Dried brewer’s yeast • Dried legumes

  22. Vitamins • Supplements for Vitamin D: • Suncured hay • Exposure to sunlight • Supplements for Vitamin E (usually not necessary): • Alfalfa pellets

  23. Minerals • Frequently needed to balance the mineral content of rations. • Most common deficient minerals are: • Calcium • Phosphorus • Sodium chloride

  24. Minerals • Supplements for Calcium and Phosphorus: • Steamed Bone Meal • Dicalcium Phosphate • Supplements for sodium chloride: • Salt block

  25. Review - Supplements • Name two situations where a horse might need protein supplements. • T/F – Vitamins supplements are always a must for horses. • What is a good supplement for vitamin D? • T/F – Alfalfa pellets are a good supplement for vitamin E. • What is a good supplement for a sodium chloride deficiency?

  26. Group Activity • Divide into groups • Discuss scenarios

  27. Scenario 1 • I have a horse that I am feeding coastal hay to. I want to add some value to next year’s hay – what can I plant with my coastal Bermuda?

  28. Scenario 2 • I am looking to buy a place to put my horses. I want them to graze on pasture grass. Approximately how many acres do I need to buy to support 23 horses?

  29. Scenario 3 • I just bought a race horse who has a deficiency in vitamin B. • What can I feed him to increase his energy level? • What can I give him to supplement for Vitamin B?

  30. Any Questions?

  31. References • IMS, Equine Science 8895-B • Pictures – www.google.com/images

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