EQM 349 - Equine Growth and Development

Institution:

Tiffin University

Subject:

Equine Business Management

Description:

The future career of a horse depends on the development of a solid foundation, even before conception! This course will introduce you to sound management practices for your broodmare and stallion, then follows through the breeding to birth cycle of the life of the horse. You will gain valuable insight on preventing problems and maintaining the health of your "equine family" establishment. Topics covered are structure and function of the mare and stallion, care and management, body condition scoring and estimating weight, breeding options, gestation, foaling and potential warning signs, newborns requirements for optimal growth and development. Offered Fall

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tiffin.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 968-6446 ext 6446

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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