Nutrition and Housing Tutorials 2

Flooring Substrate

Material used for animal flooring, varies by species.

Cattle Flooring

Requires cleanliness, safety, and comfort for cattle.

Sheep Flooring

Must ensure safety and comfort for sheep.

Horse Flooring

Should provide comfort and drainage for horses.

Chicken Flooring

Needs to be clean and safe for chickens.

Pig Flooring

Must consider comfort and drainage for pigs.

Cleanliness Requirement

Essential for preventing disease in animals.

Safety in Flooring

Prevents injuries and promotes animal welfare.

Comfort in Flooring

Affects animal well-being and productivity.

Depth Requirement

Necessary for proper drainage and comfort.

Drainage Requirement

Prevents moisture buildup, ensuring hygiene.

Economic Factors

Cost considerations for flooring materials.

Environmental Factors

Impact of flooring on animal health and environment.

Nutritional Needs of Horses

Includes energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals.

Basic Feed Types

Includes hay, grains, and supplements for horses.

Overfeeding Effects

Can lead to obesity and health issues in horses.

Protein Requirement

Crucial for muscle maintenance in competition horses.

Ruminants

Animals with multi-chambered stomachs, like cows.

Monogastrics

Single-chambered stomach animals, like pigs.

Dentition Differences

Ruminants have specialized teeth for grinding.

Digestion Differences

Ruminants ferment food, monogastrics digest directly.

Body Condition Score (BCS)

Scale to assess animal's body fat.

Fred's Nutritional Needs

Requires balanced diet to manage weight.

Jasper's Nutritional Needs

Needs increased food intake for weight gain.