RVT Journal Quiz: Volume 41 Issue 3 Article 4 Nutritional management of equine obesity

RVT Journal Quiz: Volume 41 Issue 3 Article 4 Nutritional management of equine obesity

Continuing to learn after achieving RVT status is essential for the individual and the advancement of the profession. RVTs can earn one (1) Continuing Education (CE) credit by reading the CE articles in the RVT Journal, or watching recorded sessions of OAVT presentations, and submitting the successfully completed corresponding quizzes.

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Overweight and obese horses are at increased risk for: *
BCS measures subcutaneous fat deposition in ____ areas on the horse. *
_________ deposits may be asymmetric distribution, thus the need to evaluate all six areas of the body on both sides. *
A weight management program for horses involves: *
The most common cause of obesity in horses is: *
The most crucial nutrient in any species is ­­­­____________. *
Food for overweight and obese horses should be ______ in fibre and ______ in non-structural carbohydrate (NSC). *
First time horse owners, single-horse owners, and pony owners generally feed their animals_______. *
When feeding for weight loss, ______ diets typically do not provide adequate protein, minerals, or vitamins. This lack of protein may result in loss of muscle mass rather than loss of fat. *
While on a weight management program, the following is true regarding treats: *