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Nutrition
Modules

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Module 1

The Equine Body

  • Body Condition Scoring

  • Conformation - Its relationship to BCS

  • Foregut Anatomy & Physiology

  • Hindgut Anatomy & Physiology

  • Evolution of the equine gastrointestinal tract

Module 2

Nutrients & Dietary Approaches

  • Nutrients at a glance

  • Nutrient Balancing - Free NRC online program

  • Digestion Basics

  • Energy in common US feeds

  • Hay Evaluation

  • Hay Feeding Rates

  • The 3 Categories of Concentrates

  • Feed Tags De-Mystified

Module 3

Best Feeding Practices

  • Maintenance (not in work)

  • Easy Keepers

  • Hard Keepers

  • Performance Horses (those in an exercise program)

  • Seniors

Module 4

Supplements

  • Common Categories and Ingredients

  • Gastric Supplements

  • Joint Supplements

  • Salt & Electrolytes

  • Supplements with guest Dr. Clair Thunes

Certificate Proficiency Test

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Equine Expert Panels

  • Soy

  • Iron

  • Vitamin E

  • Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome