308051 (v.1) Equine Industries 101
| Area: | Muresk Institute |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | Factors affecting the growth and development of farm animals are described. Selected topics include nutrition, reproduction and lactation, health and genetics. Introduction to inferential statistics and experimental design and analysis. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Explained the function of the standard bred and thoroughbred racing industries. Written a clear and comprehensive report on those industries. Explained how equine enterprises might interact with other animal industries. Outlined the factors that improve production. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Davies Morel, M.C (1999) Equine reproductive physiology, breeding and stud management Wallingford, Oxon, UK : Cabi, 1999. Hayes, K (1997) Hands on Health care: the complete book of equine first aid. Hodges, J (1991) How to Develop your horses athletic potential, Oxford : BSP Professional Books. Australian Equine Veterinary Association (1997), The Mare and Foal, AEVA Artarmon, N.S.W Rossdale P.D. (1994) The Practice of Equine Stud Medicine London : BailliereTindall, Equine Journals. |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Examinations 50%, Reports 50%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Northam Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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