Equine Science - Equine Nutrition

Questions for the Nutrition exam at Hartpury College

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When is hay best cut?
At the start of the reproductive phase
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As a plant is sundried, Vitamin A increases and Vitamin D decreases, true or false?
False
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What is body condition scoring?
Subjective visual assessment of the fat deposits on the horse
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In the BCS scoring system, which number refers to a horse that is very overweight?
5
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In the stomach, which cells secrete hydrochloric acid?
Parietal cells
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Where are starches broken down?
Duodenum by amylase
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What are minerals absorbed by?
Chelates
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Where do minerals come from?
Plant and plant products
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What is glucosamine used for?
Joint health
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What is MSM (Methyl Sulphonyl Methane) used for?
Inflammation & pain relief
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What are magnesium and B-vitamins used for? (when supplementing)
Calmer
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Card 2

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As a plant is sundried, Vitamin A increases and Vitamin D decreases, true or false?

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False

Card 3

Front

What is body condition scoring?

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Card 4

Front

In the BCS scoring system, which number refers to a horse that is very overweight?

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Card 5

Front

In the stomach, which cells secrete hydrochloric acid?

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