Class Equine Production, Behavior and Welfare

The CU of Equine Breeding, Behaviour and Welfare involves an overall introducGon to the world of equine breeding. This CU intends to sensiGse students to the reality of the business world around equines as Veterinary Surgeons, considering a respectul approach to equine welfare and to the economic and social environment of the equine breeding professionals.

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1. History and main equine breeds. 2. Anatomy and physiology of equids from an evolugonary perspective. 3. Equine nutrition. 4. Management and facilites for equines. 5. Health and prophylaxis. 6. Equine reproduction and genetics. 7. Equine training techniques. 8. Equine behaviour. 9. Equine Welfare. 10. Legislagon and difficulties/complaints of clients/breeders

Teaching methodologies include practical (P) contents and tutorial moments (OT). In P practical concepts will be exposed through field trips to breeders’ facilities or equestrian centres for late analyse in OT context. The assessment will be done through 4 evaluations according to the Intended outcomes. The final mark will be calculated by the mean average of the 4 moments of evaluation that should be above 9,5 on 20.

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