Welcome to your ACM40418Equine AT2 Name Phone Number Problems with small intestine cause malabsorption of protein, fat carbohydrate and some minerals TRUE FALSE Microbial digestion occurs in the cecum? TRUE FALSE Vitamin A, D, E and K are absorbed in the? a. Large intestine b. Small intestine c. Stomach d. Caecum The feed type categories include a. Pre-mixed feeds b. Roughage c. Water d. Supplements e. All the above Teeth that are in poor condition, particularly those with sharp edges, will reduce the horse’s chewing action. TRUE An average 450kg horse drinks approximately how many litres of water per day a) 38-45 litres b) 57-72 litres c) 10-19 litres d) 103-137 litres Identify the grain in the picture below a) Barley b) Oats c) Corn d) Bran The large intestine has a capacity of: a. 12 litres b. 190 litres c. 68 litres d. 35litres The horse’s digestive system has a dual function of both simple and compound stomached animals TRUE FALSE Linseed seed if boiled is toxic TRUE FALSE Barley is excellent for horses that need to a. Gain weight b. Lose weight c. Lactation Mare d. All of above In the digestion process Hindgut Acidosis when occur in which stage? a. Ingestion b. Absorption c. Motility d. Elimination Fats increases the energy density of the diet offering approximately how times more energy compare to cereal grain a. 10 times b. 3 times c. 5 times d. 2 times The caecam performs the same function as which organ in the Sheep and Cow a. Rumen b. Brain c. Liver d. Large colon In the digestive system in the horse, the ingestion process includes: a) Saliva starts to break down the solids for ingestion b) Bacteria ingested in the food killed in the acidic environment and gastric secretions c) The fermentation process required to ingest insoluble fibres carried out by bacteria that release enzymes. d) High mucus content to lubricate food for swallowing A & D Balance rations contain a mixture of: a. Cereal Grains b. Protein meals c. Roughage d. Water e. All the above Loss of electrolytes can cause lactic acidosis which causes: a. Increase yawning, stretching and vocalisation b. No urination & no defaecation c. Muscle fatigue, soreness and stiffness d. Lameness The limit of dry matter consumption is 7.9% of body weight per day TRUE FALSE The nutrient requirement for horses includes: a. Protein b. Fats c. Fibre d. Carbohydrates e. Vitamins and Minerals f. All the above Feed processing types include: a. Micronising b. Burning c. Soaking in oil d. None of the above Time is Up! Time's up
