EXERCISE 70. A STUDY OF RATIONS FOR HORSES 



1. Formulate a balanced ration for a 1200-pound horse doing medium 

 work from the following feeds: Timothy hay, oats, dried brewers' grains, 

 and coconut meal. 



2. The following concentrates are fed to heavy-worked horses, weighing 

 1500 pounds: Oats 8 pounds, shelled corn 5 pounds, wheat ibran 2 pounds 

 per head daily. How many pounds of timothy hay are required to balance 

 the ration according to the Kellner-Armsby Standard? 



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