Applied Nutrition Lab 3: NSC Concentrations

Why are non-structural carbohydrates important?

they can be broken down and absorbed in the small intestine and stored as glycogen

What can happen if you feed a horse too much NSCs?

colic, laminitis, obesity, or orthopedic disease

What effects can happen when adding feeds rich in carbohydrates?

increase energy and increased energy density

what are some examples of carbohydrate-rich feeds?

cereal grains and its by-products

liquid feeds (molasses)

How are high energy feeds supplied?

readily available carbs

sugars/starches

fats & oils

What is the protein percentage of high energy feedstuffs?

less than 20% CP

What are examples of cereal grains?

corn, wheat, barley, oats, sorghum, rice and rye

What products are considered the “pastas” of animal nutrition?

corn, barley, and oats

What are considered intermediate starches?

wheat bran and rice bran

What are considered low in starches?

beet pulp & soy hulls

What is the nutrient content of cereal grains?

CP = 8-12%

fat = 1-6%

carbs = 70% average

What are by-products of cereal grains?

wheat millfeeds: decreases fiber

corn millfeeds: starch or glucose

Characteristics of molasses

major sugar by-product

sugar content of 50-60%

has a 15-25% inclusion rate

what are considered simple sugars?

monosaccharides and disaccharides

what are the 3 monosaccharides?

glucose, fructose, galactose

what are the 3 disaccharides?

maltose, sucrose, lactose

what are the 3 complex sugars?

starch, glycogen, fiber