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? Choose all that apply.

high protein diet

high NSC diet

obesity

grazing endophyte infected fescue

high NSC diet

obesity

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? Choose all that apply.

starch only

crude fiber

ADF

crude protein

NDF

NSC

ADF

NDF

NSC

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? Choose the correct numerical value and correct units for full credit.

113 lbs AF/d

Under what conditions could an obese horse be allowed access to pasture after a diagnosis of laminitis? Choose all that apply.

grazing muzzle must be used

access to pasture only in the evenings

free access to pasture for 4-5 hours/d

only after hooves are stabilized

grazing muzzle must be used

only after hooves are stabilized

Which nutrients can be reduced in hay by soaking? Choose all that apply.

NSC

NDF

Phosphorous

Potassium

NSC

Potassium

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

Balancer pellet