EXAM 3 GUIDE

 

Nutrition and Feeding Management

¨       Explain the digestive tract of the horse.

¨       Know the factors that determine the nutritive requirements for the horse.

¨       Be able to list several management guidelines used to feed horses

 

Exercise Physiology

o        Be familiar with & discuss the respiratory & cardiovascular system

o        Understand & discuss exercise physiology concepts

 

Genetics

¨       Know how to read a pedigree

¨       Be familiar with basic equine genetics.

¨       Be familiar with genetic diseases in the horse.

 

Housing & Facilities For Horses

¨       Know the recommendations for adequate facilities for the well being of the horse

¨       Understand waste management problems.