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| What is the link between saliva production and eating grains? |
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| grain triggers less saliva production than forages, so may not have enough saliva to buffer stomach acid if diet is low in forage |
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| A horse's stomach works optimally when it is... |
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| What is the link between fibre (cell wall) content and absorption of sugars & starces? |
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they're inversely linked
(low fiber content in SI = more absorption of CHO, proteins, lipids) |
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True or False
90% of starch is absorbed in the equine small intestine |
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false
30% reaches the cecum |
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| How does the pancreas activity of a horse differ from other species, like dogs? |
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| low enzyme content, low bicarb concentration, but will secrete in high volumes to compensate |
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| Haustral contractions are responsible for.. |
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True or False
large particles remain in the equine colon longer than smaller ones |
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| What percentage of blood is directed to the equine intestines? |
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