This subject contains a 2 day Compulsory Residential School.
A series of tutorias, workshops, practicals and Solution-Based problem solving activities will be used to provide a hands on approach to the theory taught in the subject.
This subject builds on the basic principles and application of feeding horses. The feeding of all horse classes will be studied in depth and include examination and evaluation of nutritional problems that may arise as a result of horse diet. From this, feeding management strategies will be developed which can be applied to a range of contexts depending on horse type and use. The role of nutritional supplements and use of commercial feedstuffs will be explored and evaluated. Least cost rations will be formulated for a range of horses. Other factors that influence equine nutrition such as toxic plants will also be covered. Solution-based problem solving will be used to enable students to experience a hands-on approach to the theory taught in this subject. On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to formulate comprehensive nutrition plans tailored to individual equids and the conditions (natural or artificial) in which they are kept.
* Offering has a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
HD/FL
One session
School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Animal nutrition (core concepts)
This subject contains a 2 day Compulsory Residential School.
A series of tutorias, workshops, practicals and Solution-Based problem solving activities will be used to provide a hands on approach to the theory taught in the subject.
Online students will be required to attend a residential school which may incur travel and accommodation expenses.
Closed-in stout leather shoes or boots must be worn when working with horses. Clean overalls with long sleeves are compulsory for this subject. When working with horses it is a requirement that all students wear an Australian Standards approved hard hat AS 3838. You may also use helmets considered acceptable by Equestrian Australia these include NZ 3838, ARB HS 2012, ASTM F1163, PAS 015 and VG01.040.
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The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.