Maricopa Community Colleges  EQS215   19974-20045 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/10/96
EQS215 19974-20045 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Equine Nutrition
Basic principles of equine nutrition and digestion. Proper selection, evaluation, and utilization of feeds. Emphasis on nutrient content of ration, nutritionally associated diseases, general health aspects, and feeding management. Prerequisites: EQS105 and EQS120, or department approval.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EQS215   19974-20045 Equine Nutrition
1. Identify parts of the gastrointestinal system and describe the function of each. (I,II)
2. Assess the importance of each nutrient as it pertains to equine nutrition. (III,IV)
3. Identify, describe and assess the nutrionally caused disorders in young and growing horses. (IV)
4. Explain the importance of each type of feed stuff. (V)
5. Implement a sound feed management program for horses of various ages. (V-VIII)
6. Implement a sound feeding program based on the type and amount of work performed. (V-VIII)
7. Identify and describe problems associated with faulty feeding programs. (IX)
8. Identify and describe the elements required in a managed health program. (X)
9. Identify toxic plants and describe their effects on horses. (XI)
10. Describe the effects of blister beetle poisoning. (XI)
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EQS215   19974-20045 Equine Nutrition
    I. Gastrointestinal System
        A. The 70 Hour One-Way Trip
        B. Parts and Functions
      II. Teeth and Nutrition
        III. Nutrients
            A. Identification and Definition
            B. Function
          IV. Nutritionally Caused Disorders in the Young and Growing Horse
              A. Physitis
              B. Contracted Tendons
              C. Angular Limb Deformities
              D. Osteocondritis(OCD)
            V. Feed Stuffs
                A. Roughages
                B. Concentrates
                C. Pelleted Feeds
              VI. Feed Label Analysis
                VII. Drying, Curing, Storing
                  VIII. Feed Management
                      A. Schedules
                      B. Herd Feeding
                      C. Creep Feeding
                      D. Age
                      E. Work Load and Type
                    IX. Faulty Feeding Programs
                        A. Colic
                        B. Laminitis
                        C. Bronchitis
                        D. Pulmonary Emphysema
                        E. Stall Vices
                      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
                        XI. Other Health Concerns
                            A. Plant Toxicity
                              1. Common Toxic Plants
                              2. Effects
                            B. Blister Beetle Poisoning
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