The Effect Of Different Fat Sources On Exercise Performance In Thoroughbred Racehorses

Pagan, J.D., W. Teigs, S.G. Jackson and H.Q. Murphy. 1993. The effect of different fat sources on exercise performance in Thoroughbred racehorses. In: Proc. 13th Equine Nutrition and Physiology Soc. Symp. Gainesville, Florida. pp.125-129.

Combinations of high protein, high fat and high carbohydrate diets have been used to alter muscle glycogen storage in horses. The results of dietary manipulations on equine performance have not been conclusive. Therefore, the following study was conducted to further evaluate the effect of dietary energy source on energy utilization during exercise in Thoroughbred racehorses. In particular, two different sources of dietary fat were compared, both alone and as a mixture, to a more traditional high carbohydrate diet.

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