EQU 136 - Equine Health Care,Nutrition,and Breeding

Institution:

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Subject:

Description:

Covers diseases affecting equine species. Includes symptoms, care and prevention, treatment of the major diseases and problems affecting horses, terminology, and the application of basic nutritional principles to equine feeding. Includes the evaluation of common feeds for nutritional content and formulation into balanced rations. Teaches breeding systems, breeding contracts, and accurate recordkeeping. Stresses reproductive anatomy, physiology, and horse genetics. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.reynolds.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 371-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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