Equine Behaviour and Welfare (P02903)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : VET-P-P02903

This course is designed to introduce horse behaviour and to show how the environment in which the horse is kept can affect its behaviour. This course will also demonstrate how the study of behaviour is applied to horse welfare and to the solution of practical problems and problem behaviour in horses.

Entry Requirements

? Special Arrangements for Entry : This course will be taught entirely by distance learning using the virtual learning environment Web CT as the delivery platform.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Equine Science, (Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Schedule S)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : To be arranged/Unknown

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Understand the natural behaviour of the horse;
Recognise the different behaviours of horses in various working environments;
Discuss the methods used to assess the welfare of horses;
Appreciate the specific welfare issues associated with working horses;
Evaluate the current research in equine behaviour and welfare.