The Equine Nutrition Short Courses are designed to assist producers in the feeding management of their horse operations. Course material will be taught at the beginning and intermediate levels. Courses will range from 1 to 2 days in length. The courses are recommended for recreational horse owners to professional horsemen. Participants will also be able to analyze their own feedstuffs during the courses.
| Courses will focus on the following areas: | ||
| Digestive anatomy | Nutrients | |
| Digestive physiology | Nutritional diseases | |
| Factors affecting digestion | Selecting grains | |
| Determing nutrient requirements | Selecting hays | |
| Evaluating feedstuffs | Selecting supplements | |
| Special emphasis will be placed on feeding management programs for: | ||
| Mature horses | Stallions | |
| Performance horses | Bred mares | |
| Broodmares | Miniature Horses | |
| Young horses | ||
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Ross State University Equine Science, P.O. Box C-11, Alpine, Texas 79832,
(432)837-8200
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