![]() ![]() The mare is predisposed to Colic, a symptom involving abdominal pain that is a major cause of death That must be addressed with altered nutrition, the consequences are explained in Q2c. The current DE levels is only 11% of the recommended 115 MJ DE/day. Shows the calculation for suggested DE levels for maintenance level activity for a mature horse. The mare’s current diet does not meet any RDI levels for anyĭigestible energy (DE) in this diet is extremely low only 13MJ DE/day (?). This figure is only 16% of the total recommended daily intake (RDI) of dry matter ![]() Only able to access the pasture for 7-10 hours per day, resulting in a measly 1 of daily dry matter The mare’s diet consists exclusively of “Average Native Grass Pasture”, which is currently impacted byĭrought conditions resulting in a pasture that is overgrazed and of low nutritional value. Type of use, age, and physiological state affect the nutrient requirements of horses. Question 1 (1 + 1 marks): What are the constraints of this current diet? What is the main issue in ![]()
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