Use of digestible fibers and their use in yearling foals submitted to exercise
Exercise; beet pulp, hematology; growth hormone, fat metabolism
Monitoring metabolic biomarkers at different stages of equine life is an important tool for understanding their adaptations to training and nutritional programs. It is still observed that there are few studies with separated or yearling foals using the automatic walker exerciser and supplemented with feed with digestible fibers. It should also be noted that animals at this age, when confined after cutting, are more prone to the onset of OCD and other diseases of the locomotor system, so good nutrition accompanied by correctly applied exercises can favor athletic longevity and the well-being of the animals. For this, two experiments were developed, one to evaluate the effects of supplementation with a concentrate rich in digestible fibers and a second experiment that combined supplementation with digestible fibers and exercises in an automatic exerciser. The results of these studies indicate that both supplementation rich in digestible fiber and exercise contribute to the athletic development of yearling foals.