Module Identifier |
RSM1010 |
Module Title |
APPLIED EQUINE NUTRITION |
Academic Year |
2001/2002 |
Co-ordinator |
Mrs Meriel Moore-Colyer |
Semester |
Semester 2 |
Assessment |
Seminar presentation | | 30% |
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Exam | 3 Hours | 70% |
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, the student will be able to:
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describe in detail the digestive system of the equid
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formulate a ration for any horse in any activity
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assess the nutrient availability and suitability of a variety of foodstuffs for the equid
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understand the significance of equine nutritional research
Syllabus / Curriculum design
This module will be presented as a lecture course with 2 practical sessions to complement the lecture material. A visit to a Feed Company will give students an awareness of the practical applications of ration formulation and vitamin and mineral availabilities in a range of feed supplements.
Content: Description of nutritional requirements for maintaining growth and work. Diet composition, nutritive value of roughages, concentrates and fats. Mineral and Vitamin requirements and availability. Current developments = nutritional research.
Aims
This module aims to provide the student with:
A detailed understanding of digestive anatomy and an understanding of nutritional requirements for a range of production categories. The process of ration formulation will be studied and an awareness of the latest research into equine nutrition will be expected.
Reading Lists
Books
Frape, D. (1986)
Equine Nutrition and Feeding. Longman
Articles
National Research Council. (1989)
Nutrient Requirements of horses - Bulletin No 5. National Academy of Science, Washington DC
Jones, W E. (1989)
Nutrition of the Equine Athlete.. Equine Sports Medicine News