Event information
Date
Location
Self-guided, online course
Contact
Marcia Hathaway, [email protected]
Basic horse nutrition
This is a semi-self-paced, 6-week online certification course focused on developing an understanding of how the anatomy and physiology of the horse's gastrointestinal tract interact with the use of feedstuffs and the horse's nutritional requirements.
Topics include
- Equine gastrointestinal tract
- Key nutrients
- Common and alternative feedstuffs
- Understanding feed tags
- How to use equine nutrition information
- Feeding young, adult, performance, and aged horses
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Audience
The online course is recommended for adult learners (ages 18 and older) but is open to everyone. This course is open to the public and will not result in college credits.
Cost
$75
Registration
No late fees or transfers. Partial refunds ($65) will be given for cancellations before Jan. 5. No refunds on or after Jan. 5.
Accommodations
University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Language
This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.
About the certificate
To earn a certificate of course completion, participants must earn at least 70% on course assignments. If you do not want a certificate, you do not have to complete assignments.