EQUINE COURSES
Department of Animal
Sciences
University of Kentucky
Equine Courses
Department of Animal and Food Sciences
University of Kentucky
The following is
a description of the equine-specific courses currently offered
by the Department of Animal and Food Sciences at the University
of Kentucky. In association with the new major in Equine Science
and Management, additional courses will be developed in the
future. The new Equine Science and Management major is expected
to be available to students after Fall 2007.
For more information
about courses in the Equine Science and Management Program
contact:
Dr. Bob Coleman
Director of Undergraduate Studies- Equine Science and Management
912 W.P. Garrigus Building
University of Kentucky
Lexington KY 40546-0215
859-257-9451
rcoleman@uky.edu
ASC 310:
Equine Anatomy and Conformation: Detailed study of
equine leg anatomy with emphasis on structures involved in
common lamenesses associated with various activities. Some
of the specific lamenesses discussed include: navicular syndrome,
bowed tendons, bone spavin, osteochondrosis, angular limb
deformities of foals and laminitis. Course material also covers
the bone, tendon, ligament and joint structures involved in
movement and support and how these structures are affected
by conformation defects. Students practice conformation evaluation
with emphasis on identification of characteristics important
to performance and soundness. The course includes lecture
and laboratory segments.
ASC 311:
Advanced Equine Evaluation: Conformation, pedigree
and performance criteria for horses of various breeds and
activities including: Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses, Standardbreds,
Saddlebreds, hunters, reining and dressage. Course includes
field trips to local sales, horse shows and farms.
ASC 320:
Equine Management: In-depth study of the nutritional,
health and housing needs of horses and the considerations
involved in managing private and commercial horse facilities
and businesses. Course material includes the study of normal
and abnormal horse behavior, optimal feeding practices, first
aid, routine health care procedures, and farm business considerations.
The course also includes discussion of common breeds of horses
and their uses in the horse industry.
ASC 410:
Equine Science: An advanced horse production course
for students that have completed courses in genetics, animal
nutrition, animal reproductive physiology and equine management.
Course material focuses on the application of nutrition, reproduction
and genetic sciences to the production of horses. Course material
covers the management of all classes of horses from birth,
to performance, to reproduction. Discussion of types of facilities
and management practices best suited to different types of
equine operations. Course includes lecture and laboratory
segments. Several laboratory sessions include field trips
to area farms involved in the commercial production of horses
for sale, racing or showing.
ASC 688:
Equine Nutrition: For graduate students and advanced
undergraduate students that have completed at least one class
in animal nutrition and one class in horse management. A class
in biochemistry is recommended. Material focuses on the nutritional
requirements of horses for growth, reproduction and work.
Discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of common feedstuffs
used for horses. Emphasis on understanding how to meet nutritional
requirements within real-life situations and how to apply
new research in nutrition and the related sciences to the
solution of practical management and production problems.
ASC 399
(also EXP 399): Experiential Learning
(internship credit): By enrolling in ASC 399 or EXP
396, students can obtain college credit for work-learn experiences
in the horse industry. Students must work with a faculty member
or the Experiential Learning Center to develop a learning
contract that describes the type of educational experience
the student will obtain through their internship. Internships
can be designed to meet individual needs. An internship may
be used to obtain hands-on horse skills in such areas as foaling,
breeding, training, or sales preparation. Internships are
also useful in helping students identify possible career paths
within the horse industry in sales, communications, organization
management, veterinary medicine or farm management. Within
the horse area, internships are usually arranged between the
student and one of the faculty responsible for equine courses.
Numerous opportunities are available on area farms. However,
in recent years, students have also completed internships
with a therapeutic riding program, equine magazines, equine
breed organizations and equine sales agencies as well.
ASC 395:
Special Problems in Animal Sciences: Some students
may wish to pursue a special area of study though the “Special
Problem” Course. In many cases this course involves
conducting research or working within an on-going research
program. The Department of Animal Sciences has an active equine
nutrition research program and students can become involved
in this program through ASC 395. Students may also develop
their own research idea with the help of a faculty member,
if resources (laboratory equipment, funding for supplies)
are available. Another option available under ASC 395 is credit
for participation on the Intercollegiate Horse Judging Team.
Students that practice with the team in the Spring semester
are eligible to enroll in ASC 395: Horse Judging in the Fall
semester.
There are many
Animal Science (ASC) courses that cover information on the
physiology, genetics, and nutrition of all animal species,
including horses. Educational experiences are also available
through extracurricular activities associated with the UK
Horse Racing Club, the Block and Bridle Club, the Horse Judging
Team and the UK Equestrian and Dressage Teams. Other courses
of interest include:
Domestic
Animal Biology
Applications of Animal Science
Livestock, People and Their Interactions
Animal Genetics
Animal Physiology
Reproductive Physiology
Animal Nutrition and Feeding
Capstone for Animal Agriculture
The specific courses
required to complete a B.S. degree vary with program. Most
degrees require 120 credit hours for graduation. Students
select courses in consultation with an advisor to meet the
requirements of their major and the student’s personal
goals.
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