Equine Nutrition & Health (ANIM3030)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
3 Lecture hours
3 Practical or Laboratory hours
Incompatible
ANIM7117
Companion
ANIM3006, ANIM3040
Recommended prerequisite
ANIM2053, ANIM3040
Assessment methods
Assignments and final examination
Course enquiries
Doctor Danielle Fitzgerald (Semester 1, Regular, Gatton, In person, External)
Students may also contact the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability Student Administration team for general enquiries via agriculture@enquire.uq.edu.au.
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | Gatton | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | External | External | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course presents the underpinning science of digestive physiology and nutrition in the horse. This knowledge is applied to the feeding management of horses to optimise health and performance. Disorders with a nutritional basis and their management and prevention are discussed. Other health topics including transport and biosecurity are covered.
