308056 (v.1) Equine Nutrition 301
| Area: | Muresk Institute |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): | 308052 (v.1) Equine Science 102 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | The nutritional requirements of various classes, breeds, types and species of horses and the formulation of ations. Assessment, testing and analysis of rrations in terms of protein, energy, and invitro digestibility. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Explained the principles of protein and carbohydrate metabolism and describe the application of feeding standards. Described the potential interactions between nutrients and determine the nutritive value of some common feed sources. Described the procedures and application of feed processing. Described the impact of anti-nutritional factors in feeds on equine production and means of limiting their effects. Developed appropriate management programs for feeding horses for performance. |
| 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: | Close, W. and Menke, K.H. 1986, Selected Topics in Animal Nutrition, Deutsche Stiftung fur Internationale Entwicklung, Wielinger Strate, Feldafing. Frape, D.L. (1998) Equine Nutrition and Feeding, Oxford : Blackwell Science. Leighton Hardman, A. C (1990) Equine Nutrition Pelham, London. Post Graduate Committee in Veterinary Science (1991) Equine nutrition: proceedings of a seminar held in Canberra, 8 December 1991. |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 20%, Final examination 30%, Mid semester exam 30%, Practical reports 20%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment. |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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