Survey of Feeding Practices, Supplement Use, and Knowledge of Equine Nutrition among a Subpopulation of Horse Owners in New England

Hoffman, Crystal J.; Costa, Lais R.R.; Freeman, Lisa M.

doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2009.08.005

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“…Veterinarians were rated highest in terms of important sources of nutritional 476 advice, which concurs with the findings of other studies (Hoffman et al, 2009). 477…”

Section: Disease Experience and Respondent Confidence 429supporting

confidence: 83%

“…The 496 majority of respondents reported using multiple sources, which has also been 497 found elsewhere (Hoffman et al, 2009). Whilst this may allow a more 498 comprehensive and balanced knowledge base from which to make 499 appropriate management decisions, which is advisable, many sources 500 particularly those available on the internet, are not based on scientific 501 evidence and may contradict each other.…”

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A survey of senior equine management: Owner practices and confidence

Bushell

Murray

2016

Livestock Science

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10Senior equines (16 years and over) comprise a significant proportion of the 11 global equine population and there is concern that their management 12 practices may not be entirely appropriate, particularly given recent evidence to 13 suggest an under recognition of disease for which alterations are necessary to 14 ensure optimal care. However, there has been minimal research to investigate 15 the appropriateness of senior equine care and how capable their carers' are in 16 providing care. Consequently, this study used a survey approach to 17 investigate the management practices and health care provision for senior 18 equines. A series of likert type questions were used to assess respondent 19 confidence in aspects of management regimes, recognition of age associated 20 equine conditions, and perceived importance of nutrition advice sources, 21 using a scale of 1-5 (1 being low and 5 high confidence). In addition, a 22 However, the study highlighted key areas of requirements for owner 29 education. In particular, the combined lack of frequent body condition 30 monitoring and low confidence in disease recognition and supplement 31feeding. There was also a prevalence of suboptimal strategic worming and dry 32 hay feeding. Given that veterinarians were consistently considered as the 33 most important advice source it is likely that they will have an important role to 34 play in the education that is required. 35 36

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“…Veterinarians were rated highest in terms of important sources of nutritional 476 advice, which concurs with the findings of other studies (Hoffman et al, 2009). 477…”

Section: Disease Experience and Respondent Confidence 429supporting

confidence: 83%

Section: Disease Experience and Respondent Confidence 429mentioning

confidence: 97%

A survey of senior equine management: Owner practices and confidence

Bushell

Murray

2016

Livestock Science

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“…However, many owners have an inaccurate understanding of equine nutrition [9] and decisions regarding nutrition are often based on "folklore, tradition and misinformation" [13].…”

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“…In horses, nutritional imbalances can contribute to various disease conditions such as gastric ulcer, colic, musculoskeletal problems and obesity [9].…”

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Feeding and Management Practices for Racehorses in Turkey

Kaya-Karasu¹,

Huntington

Iben

et al. 2018

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

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The aim of this study was to gather information on feeding practices, and to identify nutrient imbalances of racehorses in Turkey. 134 racehorses who visited the TJK (Turkish Jockey Club) Racecourse Equine Hospital in Istanbul were referred for professional nutritional advice in 2013. Each horse was examined and body weight (BW), body condition score, exercise level, feeding practices, reasons for the veterinary visit as well as feed and supplement intake were recorded. Intakes of energy, starch, crude nutrients, and minerals were calculated and compared with NRC [15] recommendations. Descriptive data were calculated using commercial statistical software (IBM SPSS Statistics 24, Chicago, IL). The median age of the population was 3 years. The mean BW of the horses was 423.7 ± 38.4 kg and BCSwas 4.4/9 ± 0.7. Nearly all (99.2 %) horses were fed grass hay and 61 % of the horses received alfalfa as well. The average forage intake was 1.08 ± 0.42 % of BW/d. The average intake of concentrate was 1.2 ± 0.46 % of BW. Forty nine percent of the horses were fed supplements and only 12 % received oil. The mean DE intake was 1.03 ± 0.26 MJ DE/kg BW 0.75 for thoroughbreds and 0.97 ± 0.19 MJ DE/kg BW 0.75 for Arabians. The calculated mean starch intake was 5.0 ± 2.2 g/kg BW and the sugar intake was 1.2 ± 0.4 g/kg BW. Communication between horse owners/trainers and the equine nutritionists is needed with regard to formulating a proper diet for each horse.

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