Horse Husbandry

General

• Code: 600-190005
• Semester: Elective Winter Semester
• Study Level: Undergraduate
• Course type: Special Background
• Teaching and exams language: Ελληνικά
• The course is offered to Erasmus students
• Teaching Methods (Hours/Week): Διδασκαλία (4)
• ECTS Units: 4
• Course homepage: https://moodle.teithe.gr/course/view.php?id=3904
• Instructors: Lymperopoulos Aristotelis
• Class Schedule:
  • Wed 09:00 - 11:00: Εργαστήριο Αναπαραγωγής Αγροτικών Ζώων
  • Thu 14:00 - 16:00: Εργαστήριο Αναπαραγωγής Αγροτικών Ζώων

Course Contents

Origin-Evolution, Classification-nomenclature, Horse farming worldwide and in Europe, Horse farming in Greece, Importance of equidae, Horseback riding, Equestrian sports, Shape of body spaces, Sources of general evaluation of the horse, Steps of the horse, Assessment of nutritional status, Body measurements, Colors, Special Features, How to observe a horse’s teeth, Changes in the horse’s teeth depending on age, General classification of horse breeds, Greek horse breeds, Eastern (warm-blooded) type horse breeds, Western (cold-blooded) type horse breeds, Half-blood type horse breeds, Update-age of reproduction, Oestrus Cycle, Animals suitable for breeding, Natural boats or boarding, Artificial insemination, Care of pregnant mares, Nutrition of pregnant mares, First care of a newborn baby, Breastfeeding – Colostrum, Nutrition of horses by category, Skin hygiene (horse breeding), Hoof care and horseshoe, Transport of horses, Horsepower, Vaccination and deworming programs, Classification and characteristics of the donkey, Donkey breeds, Reproduction, nutrition and maintenance of the unique, Morphological characteristics of the mule, Types of mules, Reproduction, nutrition and maintenance of the unique.

Educational Goals

Course features
The Horse Breeding course allows students to acquire special knowledge about horse breeding. From a zootechnical point of view, the student focuses on the acquisition of theoretical and practical knowledge in breeding, breeding, reproduction, nutrition, skin hygiene (horse breeding), hoof care and horse transport.

Learning results
Skills-Abilities
Graduates from a practical point of view will be able to apply their knowledge: in small and medium farms as members of the main group dealing with the zootechnical management of the holding. They will be able to reliably apply their experience and solve problems that will arise in breeding. They will be able to solve complex and unforeseen problems and where necessary they will be able to seek specialized professional help. They will be able to use the knowledge to implement the business plan and run their own business in equine breeding.

Decision
Graduates will be able to evaluate and develop their personal skills, as well as the performance and skills of their team members. They will be able to guide specialized teams in horse breeding and be responsible for the work performed. They will be able to control projects that include tasks such as planning, organizing, implementing and expressing their opinion. The graduate will be able to operate in work environments that are partially changeable and easily adaptable. It will also have the ability to manage projects and activities that are subject to unforeseen circumstances. Applying the knowledge they will acquire they will have the ability to give creative solutions to any problems that may arise.

Contact
Graduates will be able to share information, ideas and provide solutions to problems to both specialized and non-specialized audiences. They will be able to present and justify their view on horse breeding which, on the other hand, will also represent the view of the members of the team with which they work. They will be able to make their presentations using the appropriate audiovisual media.

General Skills

• Αναζήτηση, ανάλυση και σύνθεση δεδομένων και πληροφοριών, με τη χρήση και των απαραίτητων τεχνολογιών
• Προσαρμογή σε νέες καταστάσεις
• Λήψη αποφάσεων
• Αυτόνομη εργασία
• Ομαδική εργασία
• Εργασία σε διεθνές περιβάλλον
• Εργασία σε διεπιστημονικό περιβάλλον
• Σχεδιασμός και διαχείριση έργων
• Σεβασμός στη διαφορετικότητα και στην πολυπολιτισμικότητα
• Σεβασμός στο φυσικό περιβάλλον
• Προαγωγή της ελεύθερης, δημιουργικής και επαγωγικής σκέψης
• Άσκηση κριτικής και αυτοκριτικής
• Προαγωγή της ελεύθερης, δημιουργικής και επαγωγικής σκέψης

Teaching Methods

Πρόσωπο με πρόσωπο, Εξ αποστάσεως εκπαίδευση (δυνητικά).

Use of ICT means

Το μάθημα πραγματοποιείται με τη χρήση ηλεκτρονικών πολυμέσων.
Οι ανάγκες του εν λόγω μαθήματος καλύπτονται με computer, σύνδεση Internet και dataprojector.
Ως Εκπαιδευτικό Λογισμικό χρησιμοποιoύνται το PowerPoint, Word, Excel και DVDs.
Η επικοινωνία με τους φοιτητές γίνεται μέσω πλατφόρμας Moodle και e-mail.

Teaching Organization

Students Evaluation

• Γραπτή τελική εξέταση (80%) που περιλαμβάνει ερωτήσεις στη Θεωρία (Διαλέξεις).
• Μελέτη και ανάλυση βιβλίων και άρθρων και εκπόνηση Εργασίας (20%).

Recommended Bibliography

1.  Ζαφράκας, Απ., 2007. Ο Ίππος και η Εκτροφή του. Εκδοτικός Οίκος Κυριακίδη ΑΕ, ISBN 960-343-066-8.
2.  Αρσένος, Γ., 2011. Ιπποτροφία. Εκδότης Εκδόσεις Α. Τζιόλα& Υιοί ΑΕ 2011, ISBN 978-960-418-361-6.

Related Research Journals

1. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science – http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/07370806.