Nutrient Requirements And Balancing Rations For Horses
Lawrence, L. A. 1996. Nutrient requirements and balancing rations for horses. Virginia Cooperative Extension. Publication 406-473. pp 1-9.
Nutritional requirements of horses are composed of two factors –maintenance needs and activity needs. These requirements are additive and both must be satisfied if the animal is to maintain its body weight and condition or degree of fitness. Deficiency or over abundance of some nutrients can also limit horse performance or production. Balancing the diet of a horse begins with meeting maintenance requirements.