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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 5-25-2004 |
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EQS200 2004
Fall – 2011 Fall |
LEC 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Occ |
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Principles of Equine Nutrition |
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Basic principles of equine nutrition and digestion. Proper selection, evaluation and utilization of feeds. Emphasis on nutrient content and ration evaluation, general health and feed management. Prerequisite: EQS105 and EQS120 or permission of department. |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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EQS200 2004 Fall – 2011 Fall |
Principles of Equine
Nutrition |
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Identify parts of the gastrointestinal system and describe the function of each part. (I) |
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Identify the types of teeth, their function and effect on proper equine nutrition. (II) |
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Assess the importance of each nutrient as it pertains to equine nutrition. (III) |
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Explain the importance of each type of feedstuff. (IV) |
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Identify types of pasture grasses and which type is best suited for various United States geographic regions. (V) |
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Implement a sound feeding program based on the type and amount of work performed. (VI) |
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Analyze feed labels to understand ingredients and recommended amounts. (VII) |
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Identify various health supplements for horses and when to use them. (VIII) |
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Understand, evaluate and formulate feed preparations for horses. (IX) |
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Identify and describe the elements required in a managed health program. (X) |
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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EQS200 2004 Fall – 2011 Fall |
Principles of Equine Nutrition
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I. Gastrointestinal System A. The 70 hour one-way trip B. Parts and functions II. Teeth and Nutrition III. Nutrients A. Water B. Protein C. Carbohydrates D. Fats E. Vitamins F. Minerals IV. Harvested Feeds for Horses A. Hays B. Cereal grains C. Protein supplements D. Fat and oil supplements E. Drying, curing and storing V. Pastures for Horses A. Grazing management B. Pasture management VI. Feed Management A. Schedules B. Herd feeding C. Creep feeding D. Age E. Work load and type VII. Feed Label Analysis A. Ingredients B. Crude protein C. Crude fat D. Crude fiber VIII. Supplements for Horses A. Energy, protein and fat supplements B. Vitamin and mineral supplements C. Miscellaneous health supplements IX. Diet Evaluation, Formulation and Preparation for Horses A. Amounts to feed B. Proportions to feed C. Use of National Research Council (NRC) feed tables D. Use of Pearson's Square X. Managed Health Program (MHP) A. Internal parasites and their control B. Major communicable diseases C. Daily care 1. Bedding 2. Fly control 3. Grooming 4. Exercise |