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| The horse has a herbivorous diet |
Need to ingest long fibre (hay, straw) |
| The horse has a small stomach (15 to 18 litres) |
Divide feeds (at least 3 feeds a day) |
| The horse has a dual digestive system : microbial and enzymatic |
Carefully handle transitions when changing feeds |
| The horse in anxious, extremely nervous and very sensitive to stress |
Feed in a quiet environment |
| Equine requirements vary according to age, physical exercise and stage of physiological development |
Recognise requirements provide appropirate quantities |
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