Aims
This module aims to provide the student with:

A basic understanding of the control of vital regulatory processes in the horse. It will also consider the control of growth and patterns of growth along with the factors affecting development.

Learning outcomes
On completion of the module, the student will be able to:

• understand the endocrine control of growth and skeletal calcification

• understand the mechanisms involved in the control of thirst and blood volume

• understand the definitions of growth curves for pre- and post-natal development

• appreciate the genotypic and phenotypic effects on growth

Syllabus / Curriculum design
This module will be presented as a 12 lecture course followed by a presentation by each student of a seminar related to part of this course.