EQS 251 - Feeds and Feeding

Institution:

Midway University

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Description:

This is a practical equine nutrition course, designed specifically for students interested in management positions. Identification and use of feed grains, forages, supplemental feeds, and additives will be discussed. Students will learn how to calculate moisture contents and cost per unit. Factors influencing feed quality, feed value, price and storage will be discussed. Digestive anatomy, digestion ration formulation for various classes of horses, and feed processing methods will also be discussed. Included in this course will be discussion of feed related problems. Prerequisite: EQS 215 (formerly numbered EQS 205).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.midway.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 846-4421

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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