EQU 252 - Equine Nutrition

Institution:

Post University

Subject:

Description:

This course involves an examination of the nutrients needed by the horse and the various feeds that can be combined to meet the requirements of an equine diet. The course also includes a survey of varying feed management practices and programs that meet the needs of individual horses in work/competition or at pasture, for growth, reproduction, maintenance, and old age. Also addressed are parasites, plant toxicity, and feed quality and labeling. Nutrition-related diseases are studied with emphasis on prevention.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.post.edu/

Phone Number:

(800) 345-2562

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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