FEEDING BROODMARES Mares are classified as maiden (never bred), as barren (never pregnant), pregnant or in foal, and as lactating. Their nutritional needs can be met using the two feeding…

Fig. 16–2. Midline deviation of the foal’s knees and enlargement of the distal radial growth plates just above the knees. Wobblers Syndrome Swelling of the growth plates of the vertebrae…

Fig. 1–2(A,B). Waterers that automatically fill when their water level is lowered. They may have a thermostatically controlled heater to prevent the water from freezing during cold weather. Although many…

to over ½ from midvegetative stage (2 to 4 weeks of growth and mature height) to seed-forming maturity (12 weeks of growth). These decreases are well demonstrated by the results…

Hay consumption from a feed bunk or from a feeder placed above the horse’s shoulder increases material getting into their eyes and dust inhalation while eating, which in turn increases…

TABLE 11-2 Equine Muscle Fiber Types and Their Characteristics Speed, like pulling or lifting a heavy load, requires strength. Strength requires large muscles, whereas prolonged activity requires oxygen-utilizing ability, which…

• D2, like D), produced in skin, are activated by liver and kidney• Alpha-tocopherol, is most active form of vitamin E• K1, like K2 and K3 (synthetic form), is activated…