[Nutrition of horses: digestion, energy and protein evaluation and nutritional standards].
The diet of horses should cover the energy and nutrient requirements of these animals. The desired composition of the ration depends on its digestion in the equine gastrointestinal tract. Nutritional problems or diseases caused by incorrect composition of the ration or by incorrect feeding should be prevented. The digestion of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the different parts of the gastrointestinal tract is described. In addition, the recently introduced net energy and digestible protein evaluation systems for feeds, and the energy and protein requirements of horses are presented.
Hoofdafdeling Gezondheidszorg Paard, Afdeling Voeding, Faculteit der Diergeneeskunde, Universiteit Utrecht.
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D000821:Animal Feed / Q000592:standards*; D000824:Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D000818:Animals; D004032:Diet / Q000592:standards / Q000662:veterinary*; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000378:metabolism; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000378:metabolism; D004044:Dietary Proteins / Q000378:metabolism / Q000592:standards; D004063:Digestion; D002149:Energy Intake; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D006736:Horses / Q000502:physiology*; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary; D009751:Nutritional Requirements
D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004041:Dietary Fats; D004044:Dietary Proteins
Voeding van paarden: vertering, energie- en eiwitwaardering en voedernormen.