equine nutrition post-case quiz

How much weight would a horse need to lose to go from BCS 7 to BCS 5?

100 lbs

There can be several conditions or circumstances that lead to development of laminitis, all of which involve some level of insulin dysregulation. Which conditions could contribute to laminitis?

obesity

high NSC diet

What is a benefit of using pentoxifyline as part of the medical management plan for a horse with laminitis?

Inhibits matrix metalloproteinases, which are enzymes that become overactive in laminitis

What level of dietary restriction should be implemented during Phase 2 (weeks 3-4) of the weight loss plan for an obese horse?

1.5% of current BW

Which factors of a forage analysis should be a major consideration in choosing an appropriate hay for an obese horse on a weight loss plan?

NSC

ADF

NDF

If a horse weighs 975 lbs and its maximal DMI is 1.5% BW, what is its DMI?

14.6 lbs DM/d

If a horse eats 17.5 lbs DM/d and the grass it is consuming is 15.5% DM, what is the horse's intake of grass on an as-fed basis?

113 lbs as-fed/d

Under what conditions could an obese horse be allowed access to pasture after a diagnosis of laminitis?

grazing muzzle must be used

only after hooves are stabilized

Which nutrients can be reduced in hay by soaking?

potassium

NSC

If additional protein was needed in the obese horse's calorie-restricted diet, how could that safely be supplemented?

balancer pellet