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Good nutrition is an essential part of maintaining a strong healthy horse. Due to the importance of this topic, the Cook College (Rutgers University) Department of Animal Science offers a full semester undergraduate course on Equine Nutrition, which is open to continuing education students and not soley animal science majors. The course provides in-depth information on the function and peculiarities of equine gastrointestinal physiology and the importance and metabolism of the nutrients essential for equine well being. Common feeds and supplements used to provide these nutrients are discussed in addition to how to read and interpret commercial feed labels and balance rations, using feed analyses and computer programs. You will learn how to recognize and prevent feed related illnesses and how to meet the special needs of horses that are ill or geriatric. Practical approaches to feeding the various classes of horses, such as broodmares, stallions, foals and performance horses, in addition to feeding systems including pasture management are presented in the last segments of the course. Several optional "wet labs" and field trips are offered during the semester.
This 14-week program is an undergraduate course that is offered on a non-credit basis to a limited number of participants. If you register as a continuing education student, you will receive continuing education units (3.6 CEUs) rather than undergraduate college credits as you would in an animal science major.
Please note that a high school diploma is required and a background in biology and physiology is useful.
