EST-3012 Equine Nutrition
This course is an in-depth study of the absorption, metabolism, and utilization of feed sources in the horse. It includes nutrients and feeding requirements, the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract, feed and forage analysis, ration balancing, supplements, problems associated with feeding special life stages, athletic horse diets, and common poisonings due to plants and feed. Abnormal behaviors associated with feeding practices are also covered.
Prerequisite
Complete EST-2012 with a minimum grade D- or better or Permission