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

Postgraduate Course: Equine Digestion and Nutrition 2 (EQSC11038)

Course Outline
SchoolRoyal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate)
Course typeOnline Distance Learning AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThis 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.
Course description This 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
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
High Demand Course? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Explain the anatomy of the equine gastrointestinal tract, discuss the digestive physiology of equids and appraise its limitations in relation to nutrient digestion.
  2. Describe the various diseases/disorders that can affect the gastrointestinal tract of equids.
  3. Recognise and critically appraise nutrient sources for all types of equids.
  4. Inspect the nutrient requirements of horses and critically assess the methods used to evaluate the nutritive value of feedstuffs for equids.
  5. Define nutrient requirements and carry out ration evaluations for equids in various circumstances
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsEquine,nutrition,digestion,feeding
Contacts
Course organiserMrs Bryony Lancaster
Tel: (0131 6)50 8783
Email: bryony.lancaster@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Elizabeth Wright
Tel: (0131 6)50 6272
Email: E.Wright@ed.ac.uk
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