| Module Identifier |
RS12610 |
| Module Title |
THE EQUINE INDUSTRY |
| Academic Year |
2001/2002 |
| Co-ordinator |
Miss Melissa Mason |
| Semester |
Semester 2 |
| Assessment |
Assignment | | 50% |
| |
Exam | 1.5 Hours | 50% |
Syllabus / Curriculum design
Equine environmental requirements
Economic input from equine industries to the British economy
Racing worldwide
Horse production worldwide
Transport stress
Competition horses
Horsemeat and mare milk production
Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students will be able to:
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describe the structure of the British equine industry;
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identify areas of economic importance within the British equine industry;
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describe aspects of international equine industries;
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analyse equine industries in relation to equine welfare.
Aims of the module
This module will provide students with an introduction to the nature and scope of the equine industry on a world wide scale. The module provides a basic foundation in equine studies which is further developed in a range of other equine related modules.
Reading Lists
Books
Clarke C & Wallin D. (1992)
The International Warmblood Horse.
BETA. (1996)
The BETA national equestrian survey - summary 1 (General Report).
Chivers, K. (1989)
History with a future.
Rossier. (1990)
Horse breeding in France.
Journals
Harris, Goodwin and Green (editors). (1999)
The role of the horse in Europe. Equine Veterinary Journal Supplement 28