Equine Nutrition & Health (ANIM7117)
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Agriculture Food Sustainablty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
Lecture 3 Hours/ Week
Practical 3 Hours/ Week
Seminar 1 Hour/ Week
Seminar 8 Hours/ One Off
Incompatible
ANIM3030 (co-taught)
Assessment methods
Report
Article Review
Presentation
Final Exam
Course enquiries
Dr Danielle Fitzgerald
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 provides students with a detailed understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the equine digestive system. The pathophysiology of nutritionally related diseases will be covered. The nutrient requirements of horses of all categories will be discussed. Knowledge of the nutrient sources available for horses with be related to the formulation of diets for all classes of horses. Evidence of immunity to Q fever and vaccination against tetanus is mandatory for the In Person offering of this course. Refer to UQ Student Immunisation Requirements for more information .