TECH221-0716: Basics of Equine Nutrition
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Instructor: Shelley Shopsowitz, RVT, BA
Course Open: July 6, 2016-August 6, 2016
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Wednesdays, July 13, 20 and 27, 2016; 8:00-9:30pm ET (USA)
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Practice Sessions: In order to prepare you for a successful experience
in your CE course, we request you attend a Practice Session prior to the first
Real Time Session. Please arrive promptly at the start time; each Practice Session
is up to 1 hour in length.
For more information, please visit the
CE Practice Area.
Level and Prerequisites:
This
basic course will be open to veterinary technicians/technologists, and support staff, actively interested in the fundamentals of equine nutrition from both a veterinary and owner perspective.
VSPN CE Course: Open to veterinary technicians/technologists and support staff..
This course has been RACE approved for veterinary technicians/technologists.22-25303
Course Description:
A proper understanding of the equine digestive system and how to feed for optimum performance and health is an extremely important topic for owners, caretakers, and those who work in equine veterinary practices. This course will cover basic anatomy and physiology of the equine digestive tract, nutrients required as well as equine feeds available. We will discuss in detail how to assist clients and veterinarians in evaluating, formulating, and balancing an equine ration. We will also consider feed related pathologies such as colic, laminitis, and metabolic disease.
Week 1 (Real Time Session July 13):
Proper Equine Diet Formulation
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Examine a ration for an individual horse and assist the client and veterinarian in formulating and evaluating appropriate changes as needed.
- Discuss and give examples of various types of roughage, concentrates, and supplements available in order to satisfy equine nutritional requirements.
Week 2 (Real Time Session July 20):
Anatomy and Physiology of the Equine Digestive System and a Discussion of Nutrients Required
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Recognize and name the physiology and anatomy of the equine digestive system, how it differs from other animal species, and why that is important.
- Identify the nutrients required in the equine diet.
Week 3 (Real Time Session July 27):
Feeding Related Pathological Conditions
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Identify conditions that are feeding related, their causes and treatments
- Explain specific feed related pathologies and give examples of how best to prevent their occurrence as well as to manage these pathologies nutritionally should they occur
Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required
to earn a certificate of completion for the course.
*To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to
Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.
Course Materials: Course materials will be available
in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook(s):
There is no required textbook for this course.
About the Instructor:
Shelley Shopsowitz, RVT, BA graduated from Seneca College�s Animal Health Technology program. Prior to attending Seneca College, Shelley earned a Bachelor�s Degree of Arts in Spanish (with honors) from University of Toronto. She has completed several advanced education courses in equine medicine through the University of Guelph, Michigan State University and University of Edinburgh. Shelley has worked with both large and small animals over the past sixteen years and has taught over 45 RACE approved continual education courses for VSPN in topics that include dermatology, parasitology, equine nutrition and behavior, small mammal handling and restraint and the VTNE Review.
Total CE Credit: 4.5
Tuition: $90 ($81 early bird special if enrolled by June 22, 2016)
All prices are listed in US dollars.
* Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status).
*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes,
enrollment will close at 5pm ET on July 13, 2016,
or when the maximum number of participants is reached.
*For more information on how online CE works, see the
Participant Resource Center.
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VIN member and non-member veterinarians. Veterinarians enrolling in a VSPN CE course
must be a VIN member. Veterinary support staff must be a VSPN member to enroll in a
VSPN CE or a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
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and @vin.com addresses. Email is our major form of communication with participants;
personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
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*Note:
"This program 22-25303 is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 0.00 CE Credits (0.00 max) being available to any one veterinarian: and/or 4.50 Veterinary Technician CE Credits (4.50 max). This RACE approval is for the subject matter categorie(s) of:
Category One: Scientific using the delivery method(s) of: Interactive-Distance. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board's CE requirements"
Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be
issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course.
If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VSPN office 800-846-0028 ext. 792
to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.
* Note: To ensure rapid handling of your request for withdrawal, we recommend that you
call the VSPN office at 800-846-0028 ext. 792.
*For more information on VSPN's upcoming CE courses, check the
VSPN Course Catalog.
Charlotte Waack, RVT, CVT
VSPN Director/VSPN CE Interim Director
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