Animal & Dairy Science: Academic Programs: Course Syllabi
ADSC 3630
Horse Production and Management
Fall 2004
Instructors:
Dr. Josie Coverdale
214 Animal Science
583-0398
jcover@uga.edu
Office Hours: by appointment
Teaching Assistant: Lauren Haygood
Course Objectives:
This upper level course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage horses. Topics discussed in this course will include: anatomy, conformation/evaluation, heath and diseases, nutrition, reproduction, behavior, genetics and exercise physiology. Because this is not an introductory course, basic equine knowledge will be assumed. If you have no prior equine knowledge or experience, please contact me for further assistance with activities and concepts.
Text:
There is no required textbook for this course. However, the following sources are recommended for those seeking more information:
- Horses, A Guide to Selection, Care and Enjoyment, J.W. Evans
- AYHC Horse Industry Handbook.
- www.thehorse.com
- Informative handouts from class
Laboratory:
Labs will be held at the Livestock Instructional Arena on South Milledge, the Synder barn on Barnett Shoals or the main classroom. Location for the weekly lab will be announced in class each Monday. Therefore, if you miss class on Monday do not assume that the lab schedule is correct. Most labs will include hands on activities with horses, therefore please dress appropriately. Long pants and closed toe shoes (preferably boots) are recommended. Attendance is highly recommended. Unannounced quizzes will be given during labs and no make-up quizzes will be given without an excused absence.
Grading:
Exam I - 15%
Exam II - 15%
Exam III - 15%
Final Exam - 20%
Class/Lab quizzes - 25%
Presentation/Projects - 10%
Exams will be predominately short answer and essay. Final exam will be comprehensive. Each exam will cover both lecture and laboratory material. There will be no make-up exams or quizzes without an excused absence.
Lecture Schedule - Monday and Wednesday 12:20 - 1:10
| Date | Subject | |
| August | 23 | Class Overview |
| 25 | Anatomy | |
| 30 | Anatomy and Conformation | |
| September | 1 | Nutrition Ð Digestive Anatomy |
| 6 | No Class Ð Labor Day | |
| 8 | Nutrition Ð Feedstuffs and Requirements | |
| 13 | Nutrition Ð Broodmares and Growing Horses | |
| 15 | Nutrition Ð Performance Horses | |
| 20 | Exam I | |
| 22 | Health Ð Infectious Diseases, Vaccines | |
| 27 | Health Ð Metabolic Disorders | |
| 29 | Health Ð Parasites and Control | |
| October | 4 | Reproduction Ð Mare Anatomy and Management |
| 6 | Reproduction Ð Stallion Anatomy and Management | |
| 11 | Reproduction Ð Gestation and Parturition | |
| 13 | Reproduction Ð Neonatal Care | |
| 18 | Genetics Ð Defects and Selection | |
| 20 | Genetics Ð Coat Color | |
| 25 | Exam II | |
| 27 | Behavior Ð Horse Behavior; Vices | |
| November | 1 | Behavior Ð Modification/Training |
| 3 | Exercise Physiology Ð Systems Involved | |
| 8 | Exercise Physiology Ð Response to Training | |
| 10 | Lameness Ð Disorders | |
| 15 | Lameness Ð Prevention and Therapy | |
| 17 | Facilities | |
| 22 | Careers in the Horse Industry | |
| 24 | No Class - Thanksgiving | |
| 29 | Exam III | |
| December | 1 | Equine Businesses Ð Record Keeping, Legal Issues |
| 6 | Marketing Horses | |
| 8 | Review | |
| 15 | Final Exam Noon Ð 3 pm |
Lab Schedule - Tuesday 9:30 - 12:15
| Date | Subject | Location | |
| August | 24 | Safety, Vital Signs, BCS, Restraint, First Aid | Arena |
| 31 | Anatomy and Conformation | Arena | |
| September | 7 | Feedstuff Selection, Feed Tag Evaluation | Arena |
| 14 | Ration Formulation, Evaluation | ||
| 21 | Dentition and Aging by Teeth | Arena | |
| 28 | Vaccinations and Deworming | Arena | |
| October | 5 | Stallion Collection, Semen Evaluation, Shipping | Snyder |
| 12 | Teasing, Broodmare BSE | Snyder | |
| 19 | AI, Palpation | Snyder | |
| 26 | Coat Color Genetics; Behavior and Training | Arena | |
| November | 2 | Behavior and Training | Arena |
| 9 | Exercise Physiology | Arena | |
| 16 | Hoof Anatomy and Care | Arena | |
| 23 | Facilities and Fencing; Yearlings | Arena | |
| 30 | Open Lab Ð Field Trip? | Arena | |
| December | 7 | No Lab Ð Classes operate on a Friday Schedule |