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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies : Equine Science

Postgraduate Course: Equine Digestion and Nutrition (EQSC11035)

Course Outline
SchoolRoyal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaEquine Science Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis course is designed to provide an in depth knowledge of equine digestion and nutrition, allowing students to pursue careers in research, industry or academia. The anatomy and physiology of the equine alimentary canal will be studied to provide students with a detailed understanding of the equine digestive system. The pathophysiology of selected equine alimentary diseases will also be studied. Information will be given on the nutrient requirements of horses involved in all types of work. Nutrient sources for horses will be discussed, with emphasis placed on the health and welfare issues surrounding the inclusion of various types of feedstuffs in horse diets. Evaluation of the methodologies used to determine the nutritive value of feedstuffs for horses will also be undertaken and will include a review of the current research and ethical issues surrounding experimentation in the horse. Students will also formulate diets for horses performing various activities and will be able to make recommendations on rations for all classes of equids, in health and disease.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesThe topics covered in this course are integrated with those covered in previous courses
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Flexible, Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 16/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 196 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- Explain the anatomy of the equine gastrointestinal tract, discuss the digestive physiology of equids and appraise its limitations in relation to nutrient digestion.
- Describe the various diseases/disorders that can affect the gastrointestinal tract of equids.
- Recognise and critically appraise nutrient sources for all types of equids.
- Critically assess the methods used to evaluate the nutritive value of feedstuffs for equids.
- Inspect the nutrient requirements of horses.
- Propose recommendations on rations for all classes of equids, in health and disease.
Assessment Information
Group wiki assignment (50%)
Essay assignment (50%)
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsEquine, nutrition, digestion, feeding
Contacts
Course organiserDr Jo-Anne Murray
Tel: (0131 6)50 6259
Email: jo-anne.murray@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Elizabeth Wright
Tel: (0131 6)51 7363
Email: E.Wright@ed.ac.uk
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