Describe factors that affect nutrient delivery.

Description should include the effects of the following on digestion:

  • Processing grains/forage
  • Age of a horse
  • Dental health
  • Mineral imbalance
  • Parasites
  • Rate of passage
  • Feed delivery

Process/Skill Questions: 

  • What feedstuffs are the most palatable?
  • Why are types of feed more easily digestible than others?