EQUINE NUTRITION
AGR3EQN
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides a thorough understanding of digestive physiology and the biochemical principles that are required for optimal, progressive, nutritional management of horses. The science of individual feeds is investigated and applied. The subject content includes: anatomy and function of the digestive tract and the role of microbes in equine digestion, equine nutritional requirements and dietary deficiency or excess, factors affecting the absorption or availability of key nutrients, and feed composition and analysis. Students develop their skills in assessing a range of feed and recommending diets for optimal performance and health.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDimuthu Wijesinghe
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsThe student is expected to work with live animals. All use of animals is regulated through the Scientific Procedures License and The Australian Code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes. Practical classes may be held at a number of different properties, some owned by Melbourne Polytechnic and others covered by Memorandums of Understanding with Melbourne Polytechnic. Practical classes may also include site visits to suitable industry enterprises. Students will need to make their own way to the practical sites at their own cost. Students should also be aware that practical classes in this subject form part of the assessment.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Horse Pasture Management
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorSharpe, P (2019)
YearN/A
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PublisherAcademic Press, London
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Equine applied and clinical nutrition: health, welfare and performance
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorGeor,R J, Harris, P A & Coenen M
Year2013
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherElsevier, UK
ISBNN/A
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Nutrient requirements of horses
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorNational Research Council (U.S.) Committee on
YearN/A
Edition/Volume6TH REV EDN
PublisherNATIONAL ACADEMIES PRESS, WASHINGTON, DC.
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Equine nutrition and feeding
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorFrape, D
Year2010
Edition/Volume4TH REV EDN
PublisherWILEY-BLACKWELL, CHICHESTER, UK.
ISBNN/A
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Feeding horses in Australia: a guide for horse owners
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorKohnke, J, Kelleher, F & Trevor-Jones, P
Year1999
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherRURAL INDUSTRIES RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
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Recent advances in animal nutrition
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorGarnsworthy, P & Wiseman, J
Year2014
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCONTEXT PRODUCTS, PACKINGHAM, UK.
ISBNN/A
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Advances in equine nutrition I-IV
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorPagan, J
Year2009
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PublisherNOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY PRESS, NOTTINGHAM, UK.
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via blended.
Delivered as either face-to-face or as a pre-recorded online lecture
PracticalWeek: 30 - 42
Twelve 3.00 hours practical per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Practical at Melbourne Polytechnic's Equine Facilities or other suitable equine facilities
TutorialWeek: 30 - 42
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via blended.
Delivered as self- directed learning reading material or online tasks
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online quizzes (1,000-words equivalent). Five quizzes of equal value (200-words equivalent, each) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Individual Oral Presentation Diet Report (10 minutes, 500-words equivalent). Assess nutrient requirements of classes of horses against analysed pasture species to determine value and contribution in a range of diets | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Diet Project Report (1,000-words). Assess nutrient requirements of classes of horses against contents in a range of processed feeds and supplements to determine contribution in a range of diets | Report | Individual | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Written exam (2 hours, 2,000-words equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |