ANSC 327Horse Production and Management

4 credits · Animal Science · Penn State

ANSC 327 , Horse Production and Management, is a 4 credit course for students pursuing careers that are directly or indirectly associated with the horse industry. This course is an in-depth examination of a broad range of topics that are fundamental to the care and welfare of all horses, as well as to managing a successful equine business. The course begins with an examination of equine behavior, with a focus on safe handling. Horse selection and judging are discussed and practiced. General health care, specific diseases, and parasitology are all covered. Significant time is spent on nutrition, reproduction, and exercise physiology. Finally, topics like facility design and management, coat color genetics, and emergency preparedness are discussed. Students completing this course should be able to: 1) Demonstrate and describe the production and management techniques necessary for the successful operation of the horse enterprise. 2) Describe the utilization of the horse's unique athletic ability in various disciplines. 3) Evaluate and apply the relationship of form to function in the use of horses for work and recreation. 4) Discuss and utilize the principles of selection, breeding, feeding, and management of horses in a range of scenarios. 5) Summarize the scope and diversity of the horse industry