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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
