Equine Nutrition (2013)

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DVDRip | English | MP4 + PDF slides | 960 x 540 | AVC ~196 kbps | 25 fps
AAC | 127 Kbps | 44.1 KHz | 2 channels | 3h 30mn | 445 MB
Genre: eLearning Video / Lectures: Medicine, Animals

This course will cover many aspects of equine nutrition ranging from anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract to dietary management of horses/ponies affected with nutrition-related disorders. This is course is designed for self-directed study with minimal tutor input, and as such emphasis is placed upon peer discussions of the topics presented in each section of the course. This course is not designed to have a large amount of tutor input as this is an open access course that attracts tens of thousands of participants. However, tutors will endeavour to answer the main queries relating to the understanding of the lecture materials and to provide a summary of the key questions raised in each of the weekly topics and clarification of any misunderstandings.

This course is designed to provide knowledge of equine digestion and
nutrition for those with an interest in this area. The anatomy and
physiology of the equine alimentary canal will be studied to provide
students with an understanding of the equine digestive system. 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 equine diets. Students will also discuss recommendations
on rations for horses and ponies performing various activities and
should feel better equipped to make judgements on rations for horses and
ponies, in health and disease.


Week 1: Anatomy and physiology of the equine gastrointestinal tract
The expectation is that the course participants will come from varied
backgrounds in relation to their previous experience of gastrointestinal
tract anatomy and physiology. Consequently, this course begins with
consideration of digestive anatomy and physiology in equids. The
learning materials provided are directed towards ensuring a good
understanding of equine digestive anatomy and physiology.

Week 2: Nutrient digestion in the equine gastrointestinal tract
The learning materials during this period will focus on nutrient
digestion in equids and will consider nutrient digestion in the various
segments of the gastrointesintal tract. Discussion should focus on
considering the limitations of the equid gastrointestinal tract in
relation to nutrient digestion.

Week 3: Equine nutrient sources and feeding management
This part of the course will consider various nutrient sources for
equids. Learning materials will be provided on various feedstuffs
utilised in equine diets. These various 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. Discussions should involve considering how nutrients are digested
within the gastrointestinal tract and how knowledge of this can enhance
the dietary management of equids to ensure good health, maximise
performance and prevent nutrition-related diseases/disorders.

Week 4: Equine dietary management
This week of the course will explore the nutrient requirements of equids
and the dietary management of these animals. Discussions should focus
around considering how modern feeding practices do not always consider
the anatomy and physiology of the equid digestive tract.

Week 5: Equine clinical nutrition
This part of the course will focus on evaluating feeding strategies for
the management and prevention of some nutrition-related
diseases/disorders in equids; for example, obesity, laminitis, older
horses with dental issues etc. Discussions should focus on the dietary
management of individuals affected with nutrition-related problems.

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