PDF-Horse Science: Feeds for Horses

g A great variety of feeds may be used satisfactorily forhorses In different parts of the world horses are fedelephant grass bamboo leaves dried fish turnips beetsleaves of limes and grapevines. Camie R. Heleski, Ph.D.. MSU Department of Animal Science. The opinions presented are my own & based on my own experiences & research; they do not necessarily represent those of Michigan State University.. Equine Science. How do you know when you are sick?. First you must recognize what is normal for you—then you can identify abnormal behaviors and deal with problems that arise.. Since our horses cannot tell us when they are not feeling well, we must identify normal behaviors so we can recognize abnormal issues.. . By: Kayla and cozette. Table of contents . Introduction-1. Characteristics-2. Locomotion-3. D. iet/Food Chain-4 . Habitat-5. Adaptations-6. Life Cycle-7 . Species Survival Statutus-8. Behavior/something Special-9. Equine Science. Identifying the desirable characteristics of Horses is an important part of Equine Science. We call this judging halter horses—a conformation class based on the way the horse is built. Developing your skills in visual appraisal of conformation is one of the cornerstones of developing as an equine professional.. Introduction. Humans breed horses for speed, strength, endurance, size, good nature, hardiness, beauty, and athletic ability.. Today . over 300 breeds. exist!. These various breeds are also bred to donkeys to produce different types of mules. Andrew . Brock. From: . Modern Livestock and Poultry Production and . Agriscience. Fundamentals and Applications. . Horse Terms. Light horses are those used for riding. Draft horses are those used for work. AKA- Horses. This presentation is from Virginia Tech and has not been edited by the Georgia Curriculum Office.. 75% are owned for personal pleasure. 25% are for ranching, racing, breeding, and commercial riding. Body Parts, Facial Markings, Digestive Tract, Nutrition Requirements. Body Parts. Poll . Withers. Croup. Muzzle. Latch. Stifle. Hock. Cannon. Hoof. Coronet. Fetlock. Pastern. FACIAL MARKINGS. Star. White marking between . Camie R. Heleski, Ph.D.. MSU Department of Animal Science. The opinions presented are my own & based on my own experiences & research; they do not necessarily represent those of Michigan State University.. Modern Livestock and Poultry Production and . Agriscience. Fundamentals and Applications . Horse Terms. Light horses are those used for riding. Draft horses are those used for work. Donkeys are members of the horse family with long ears and short erect manes, they are primarily used as beasts of burden. . The NRC determines requirements -No safety factor.. Energy is not a nutrient , it is the fuel for all metabolic activity.. Derived from nutrients –Energy is the number one metabolic need for horses next to water. Other nutrient needs are sacrificed for energy if deficient.. ARABIAN HORSE. . The Arabian Horse originated on the Arabian Peninsula . It’s head shape & high tail carriage is very recognizable.. They’ve developed high spirit and alertness, since they were often used for war. Extension Horse Specialist. Consider the horse . Grazing animal . Trickle feeders / nibblers. 12 – 16 hours grazing. They are not cows. . Meeting Requirements . Forage primary source. Where is feed digested. Model Horse By: Kari Husenica Model Horses Huge variety of model horses Different Breeds Different Coats Different Brands What is the model horse hobby? It’s making something from real life in miniature