Nutritional needs and feeding of the horse

24.8.2025 - 19.12.2025

7 cr

Online

- Nutrients and feedingstuffs for horses - Digestive system of the horse - Nutritional requirements of different groups of horses - Feed planning

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Dates

24.8.2025 - 19.12.2025

Scope

7 cr

1 component

Code

AAA262

What you will learn

You can - describe the function of the equine digestive system and its importance for health and welfare and apply this knowledge to feed planning - identify the causes of digestive disorders and prevent them through proper feeding and feeding practices - assess the nutritional value of different feeds and their suitability for the needs of different horses - assess the individual nutritional needs of the horse and formulate feeding plans that meet the needs of the horses, taking into account feed availability and feeding practices - evaluate and, if necessary, modify feeding plans

Organiser

Hämeen ammattikorkeakoulu

Contact details

avoinamk@hamk.fi