ASC323 Equine Nutrition (8)

This subject involves the study of the theoretical basis of and practical application of the nutrition of the horse. The concepts of nutrition studied in ASC271 will be built on and applied to the efficient and safe feeding of different classes of horse.

Subject Outlines
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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2018.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences

Assumed Knowledge
BCM201

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • list the major features of the horse?s digestive system;
  • list the major functions of each component of the digestive system;
  • describe how any given nutrient would be digested and absorbed;
  • list the major routes of metabolism for the endproducts of digestion;
  • rank the energy yielding potential of the various endproducts of digestion;
  • list the symptoms of mineral and vitamin deficiencies;
  • list and describe the various procedures used in the evaluation of horse feeds;
  • recommend suitable pastures for horses;
  • recommend and prepare suitable rations for various classes of horse;
  • list the symptoms of poisoning and nutritional disorders;
  • identify potential feed toxins
  • identify behavioural and digestive disorders and recommend procedures to prevent these

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

- Anatomy of the horse digestive system - Digestion in the horse - Nutrients for animal production - Feedstuff analysis - Metabolism - Mineral nutrition - Vitamin nutrition - Horse feeds - How to feed and management routines - Pastures for horses - Feeding requirements for different classes of horse - Poisons in horse feeds

Residential School

This subject contains a 3 day Compulsory Residential School.Held to cover practical aspects of horse health and other pertinent topics.

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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