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Syllabus

HV0177 Horse nutrition, 7.5 Credits

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Subjects

Animal Science Biology Animal science Biology

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	7.5	0101

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1N)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Biology 2, Biology B

Objectives

The course gives the student basic knowledge on feeding and nutrition of horses. After the course, the student should know how to:

• generally describe digestion, nutritional requirements and feed searching behaviour in horses,

• generally describe the most common feeds and their production, nutritional value and use within horse management,

• calculate well adapted feed rations for different horse categories,

• discuss different feeding strategies and how they affect horse behaviour, health, nutrition and performance, and the general influence on sustainability and environment.

Content

The course contains general information about horse nutrition and feeding. Basic information in equine digestion and nutrition physiology is included in the course. Part of the course contains information about production, nutrient content and use of different feedstuffs for horses. Knowledge in these subjects is then discussed in feed ration calculations and feeding recommendations for horses. Different feeding strategies and how they may affect equine health, performance and welfare as well as sustainability and environment in horse management is also included in the course.

An individual project is included which provides the opportunity for students to deepen their knowledge further within specific areas of the objectives. The course contains e.g. assignments to be handed in, recorded lectures and mandatory participation in exercises, as well as a home exam.

Scientific methodology within the objectives is briefly discussed in the course.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed written examination, passed project work, passed assignments as well as approved participation in compulsory components.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
• For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

Students are expected to have good general knowledge in horse management in practice.



The course is provided fully online and as a distance course at 25 % of full time (10 hours per week). The course is built on a high degree of self-study and comprise reading of literature, answering and handing in assignments and participating in scheduled exercises online. All communication takes place via the course webpage and e-mail.



The course webpage contains all information about the course and is used for following the entire course. The student needs to have access to a computer with internet connection to be able to follow the course. Teaching and examination is performed entirely online by use of the web-based learning platform.



Literature in English can be included in the course.

Responsible department

Department of Animal Nutrition and Management