Horse Nutrition Course
What will I learn?
Unlock the secrets of horse nutrition specific to Namibian conditions with our Horse Nutrition Course, designed for veterinary professionals and horse owners looking to improve their knowledge. Delve into the vital vitamins and minerals, understand common dietary issues, and learn how to create well-balanced feeding plans using locally available resources. Learn how to clearly explain these feeding plans and understand the energy and protein needs of horses, especially those used for work or sport. This course provides practical information to help you keep your horses healthy and performing well.
Apoia's Unique Features
Develop skills
Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below
Master supplementation: Learn to use essential vitamins and minerals to improve the health of your horse.
Tailor diets: Deal with common dietary restrictions and sensitivities in Namibian horses.
Communicate plans: Produce clear and easy-to-understand nutrition plans and practical feeding advice.
Design balanced diets: Combine supplements, concentrates (like maize and bran), and locally available forage (grass, hay) effectively.
Calculate needs: Balance energy and protein requirements for optimal performance in Namibian horses.
Suggested summary
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours
Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.
- Select which chapter to commence with
- Add or remove chapters
- Increase or decrease the course workload
Examples of chapters you can include
You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below
This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.