Horse Management
A.Y. 2018/2019
Learning objectives
Obiettivo del corso è quello di fornire agli studenti gli elementi conoscitivi fondamentali sull'allevamento e la gestione degli equini, ponendo particolare attenzione ai problemi che si possono determinare e ai metodi per prevenirli o eliminarli. Il corso propone strumenti pratici per affrontare le problematiche del comportamento degli equini, prendendo in considerazione le modalità di apprendimento tipiche della specie e l'efficacia di diversi sistemi di addestramento. Gli studenti alla fine del corso avranno acquisito la formazione di base indispensabile per operare nel settore equino con metodi eticamente accettabili e scientificamente rigorosi.
Expected learning outcomes
Undefined
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
ATTENDING STUDENTS
Course syllabus
NON-ATTENDING STUDENTS
Lectures
Course introduction (2 h)
Evolution and consistency (2 h)
Safely working with horses (4 h)
Equine conformation (4 h)
Equine breeding (4 h)
Identification (2 h)
Non associative learning (2 h)
Associative learning (3 h)
Training (2 h)
Behaviour problem management (2 h)
Equine welfare and pain (3 h)
Sport disciplines (3 h)
First aid (2 h)
Hoof management (3 h)
Transport (2 h)
Practice
Farm visits and practical training activities
Practical work with farmers
Course introduction (2 h)
Evolution and consistency (2 h)
Safely working with horses (4 h)
Equine conformation (4 h)
Equine breeding (4 h)
Identification (2 h)
Non associative learning (2 h)
Associative learning (3 h)
Training (2 h)
Behaviour problem management (2 h)
Equine welfare and pain (3 h)
Sport disciplines (3 h)
First aid (2 h)
Hoof management (3 h)
Transport (2 h)
Practice
Farm visits and practical training activities
Practical work with farmers
Course syllabus
The course program is the same as described for attending students.
AGR/19 - ANIMAL SCIENCE - University credits: 6
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Minero Michela
Professor(s)
Reception:
Friday, 9am - 10 am
Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, via dell'Università 6, Lodi