Module Information
Module Identifier
RS12610
Module Title
THE EQUINE INDUSTRY
Academic Year
2009/2010
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 1
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 x 1 hour lectures per week |
| Practical | 2 x 3 hour practicals per semester |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Assignment Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4 | 50% |
| Semester Exam | 1.5 Hours Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4 | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Candidates must re-take the element(s) of assessment that led to failing the module | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the module students will be able to:
1. Describe the structure of the British equine industry;
2. Identify areas of economic importance within the British equine industry;
3. Describe aspects of international equine industries;
4. Analyse equine industries in relation to equine welfare.
Aims
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.
Content
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
Economic input from equine industries to the British economy
Racing worldwide
Horse production worldwide
Transport stress
Competition horses
Horsemeat and mare milk production
Reading List
BETA (1996) The BETA national equestrian survey - summary 1 (General Report) Primo search Chivers, K (1989) History with a future Primo search Clarke C & Wallin D (1992) The International Warmblood Horse Primo search Rossier (1990) Horse breeding in France Primo search Harris, Goodwin and Green (editors) (1999) The role of the horse in Europe Equine Veterinary Journal Supplement 28 Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4