Applied Nutrition of Horses

Cod y Modiwl: RD22420
Teitl y Modiwl: Applied Nutrition of Horses
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Elizabeth Hart
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Ruth Wonfor; Dr Rhys Jones; Dr Ifat Shah

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Assesiad	Manylion Assesiad	Hyd Assesiad	Cyfran
Arholiad Ailsefyll	Exam	2 Awr	50%
Arholiad Semester	Exam	2 Awr	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Lab report : Feed analysis and rationing exercise Feed analysis and rationing exercise 2000 Words		50%
Asesiad Semester	Lab report : Feed analysis and rationing exercise Feed analysis and rationing exercise 2000 Words		50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Evaluate the nutritional properties of foodstuffs and discuss the relative merits of each for horses.
Discuss the formulation of rations for horses.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module will cover feed analysis, digestive physiology, energy and protein rationing, the types of feeds used for horses, the control of feed intake, and the role of vitamins and minerals for horses. The module will have an initial series of lectures setting out the fundamental principles of animal nutrition, followed by a series of lectures, practicals and workshops covering the specifics of equine nutrition.

Cynnwys

1. General principles relating to horse feeds, feed analysis, digestive anatomy, the control of appetite, and energy, protein, mineral and vitamin nutrition
2. The requirements for energy, protein, vitamins and minerals, the rationing of feeds, and nutritional disorders as they relate to horses

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Students will develop effective written communication skills in the examination and assignment, where these will be assessed.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Students will gain confidence in their ability to evaluate feeds and rations though the module. The structure of the equine feed industry and its supporting research infrastructure will be implicit in the module, revealing some potential career destinations to students
Datrys Problemau	Rationing requires carefully balancing a range of competing interests for different nutrients. This will be developed and assessed in the assignment.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Outside the formal contact hours, students will be expected to research materials, manage time and meet deadlines for the assignment and exam.
Rhifedd	The rationing assignment will require students to manipulate numbers, and this will be assessed in the assignment
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Subject specific concepts relating to equine nutrition and rationing for horses will be developed.
Sgiliau ymchwil	The assignment and exam will require students to research topics beyond the depth and scope of the lecture material. Information from a variety of sources will be used. Research skills will be assessed in both the examination and assignment.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Accessing the web for reliable information sources and using databases to find literature in preparation for the assignment and the exam.

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