Equine Nutrition & Health (ANIM3030)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2022
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Agriculture Food Sciences Schl
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
3 Practical or Laboratory hours
1 Seminar hour
Incompatible
ANIM7117 (co-taught)
Prerequisite
ANIM1006, ANIM2024 and ANIM2039
Companion
ANIM3006, ANIM3040
Recommended prerequisite
ANIM2053, ANIM3040
Assessment methods
Report
Poster
Final Examination
Course enquiries
Dr Karen Harper (karen.harper@uq.edu.au)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | Gatton | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course presents the underpinning science of digestive physiology and nutrition in the horse. This knowledge is applied to the feeding management of horses to optimise health and performance. Disorders with a nutritional basis and their management and prevention are discussed. Other health topics including transport and biosecurity are covered.
