Abstract:a b s t r a c tThe objective of this study was to quantify feed and macronutrient intake, as well as generate information regarding nutritional concerns, in 34 elite-show jumper horses. All feed was weighed and used to determine digestible energy (DE), crude protein (CP), Ca, and P amounts offered to the horses daily. Questions to the horse's representative generated information regarding nutrition-related concerns, such as colic or gastric ulcers. Total feed intake averaged 14.9 AE 2.8 kg and was fed at 2.8 A… Show more
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