Re: some basic questions..

["Susan Garlinghouse" <suendavid@worldnet.att.net>]

> average resting temperature-
> normal pulse rate-
> normal respiration rate-

About 100 degrees F; 28-48 bpms; 10-14

> -Which needs more protein per pound of feed, a yearling or a hardworking
> mature horse?

The yearling needs about 12-13% crude protein, the hard working horse
according to NRC about 11.5%.  So they're pretty close.  However, the
yearling has more exacting requirements as to the specific amino acid
profile.

> -Which has more energy per pound, corn or oats?

Corn.

Susan G