Maricopa Community Colleges  EQS215   19952-19972 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/22/94
EQS215 19952-19972 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Equine Nutrition
Basic principles of digestion, feed utilization, and feeding practices. Includes proper selection, evaluation, formulation of rations. Diseases associated with feeding practices; general health aspects related to feed management. Prerequisites: EQS105 and EQS120, or department approval.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EQS215   19952-19972 Equine Nutrition
1. Identify parts of the gastrointestinal system and describe the function of each.(I)
2. Assess the importance of each nutrient as it pertains to equine nutrition. (II)
3. Identify each type of feed stuff and describe the importance of each. (II)
4. Identify the factors involved in good pasture management and describe their importance. (III)
5. Identify and implement a sound feed management program for horses of various ages. (III)
6. Identify and implement a sound feeding program based on the type and amount of work performed. (III)
7. Identify and describe the elements required in a managed health program. (IV)
8. Identify and describe problems associated with faulty feeding programs. (V)
9. Identify and describe nutritionally caused disorders in young and growing horses. (V)
10. Identify toxic plants and describe their effect on horses. (V)
11. Describe the effects of blister beetle poisoning. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
EQS215   19952-19972 Equine Nutrition
    I. Equine Gastrointestinal System
        A. Components
        B. Functions
      II. Equine Nutrition
          A. Nutrients
            1. Types
            2. Function
          B. Feed Types
            1. Roughages
            2. Concentrates
              e. Pelleted
        III. Equine Feeding Management
            A. Pasture Management
            B. Feed Management
              1. Schedules
              2. Herd Feeding
              3. Creep Feeding
            C. Age
            D. Work Load and Work Type
          IV. Managed Equine Health Program
              A. Nutrition
              B. External /Internal Parasite Control
              C. Immunization Program
            V. Problems
                A. Faulty Feeding Programs
                  1. Colic
                  2. Laminitis
                  3. Bronchitis
                  4. Pulmonary Emphysema
                  5. Stall Vices
                B. Nutritional Disorders in Young and Growing Horses
                  1. Physitis
                  2. Contracted Tendons
                  3. Angular Limb Deformities
                C. Other
                  1. Toxic Plants
                  2. Blister Beetle Poisoning
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