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Course code: BHS20088f12Semester: 2012/2013 summer
Name: ETHOLOGY AND WELFARE OF HORSES
Major: Animal Science
Study Type: second cycle
Course type: optional
Study Semester: 1
ECTS points: 3
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 20 / 0
Lecturer: dr hab. Ewa Jodkowska
Language of instruction: Polish
Learning outcomes: - Understanding a basic natural behaviour patterns of horse leads to proper handling and training for their welfare. The course will help students to develop theirs mental and physical (body language) skills to understanding of horse. This is necessary for co-operation with horse. A student of this ability will have no difficulty recognising horse with deviation from usual way of behaviour with regard to welfare.
Competences: The course design to prepare student for positions as specialist in commercial and advisory sectors of the horse industry.
Prerequisites: The elements of breeding and using of horse
Course content: Hierarchies, domination, grooming behaviour, play and learning, vices of horses natural horsemanship. Rules of European Union on keeping, use and welfare of horse.
Recommended literature: Blendinger W., 1984: Wstęp do psychologii konia. Zbrosławice,.201 Diacont K., 2001: Praca z końmi od podstaw. Sp. Pracy „Hoża”, 144 Miller R.M. 1998:Imprint training. Western Horseman Inc,150 Műseler W., 2001: Nauka jazdy konnej. PWRiL, 160 Roberts M. 1998: Człowiek, który słucha koni. Media Rodzina of Poznań periodicals: Koń Polski, Konie i Rumaki, Hodowca i jeździec, Practical Horsman
Assessment methods: Completion the practical training and lecture Minimum 70% of knowlede to pass
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