Anyone doing the Equine nutrition course?

The large intestine is like the rumen. It is populated by microbes so bugs basically like bacteria, protozoa and fungi. These bugs breakdown the fibre (along with some sugars, starches and protein). The end result is the production of volatile fatty acids. The main three being acetate, butyrate and propionate which are used as an energy source. These microbes need an environment of around pH 6.4 (although she said 6.7-7.0 in the video).

Rather than the horse actually digesting the food and breaking it down via enzymes like in the stomach. The microbes do all the hard work and the horse uses the bi-product that is created.

Does that help?
 
wispagold said:
The large intestine is like the rumen. It is populated by microbes so bugs basically like bacteria, protozoa and fungi. These bugs breakdown the fibre (along with some sugars, starches and protein). The end result is the production of volatile fatty acids. The main three being acetate, butyrate and propionate which are used as an energy source. These microbes need an environment of around pH 6.4 (although she said 6.7-7.0 in the video).

Rather than the horse actually digesting the food and breaking it down via enzymes like in the stomach. The microbes do all the hard work and the horse uses the bi-product that is created.

Does that help?
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Would i be okay if I cut it down and only learn 'instead of digestion the microbes break down the fibre in an enviroment of pH 6.4 and the horses uses the bi-product of this (volatile fatty acids)'

It does make sense now though thank you :)
 
FinalFurlong said:
Would i be okay if I cut it down and only learn 'instead of digestion the microbes break down the fibre in an enviroment of pH 6.4 and the horses uses the bi-product of this (volatile fatty acids)'

It does make sense now though thank you :)
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Yes of course! Sorry got carried away! I am very interested in ruminant nutrition that is all :)
 
I've registered for it and just had quick look at the materials for the 1st week. Hoping to do it properly tomorrow when I'm not working. At this stage it is just revision of what I already knew from experience/previous learning but I'm expecting new info next week.
 
I'm currently feeling a little bit thick as everyone else is discussing how easy they found it - I've got little/no prior knowledge of feeding (having always gone by what instructors/trimmers/vets have recommended) and having to really concentrate. I'm not a natural academic me! :rolleyes:

Not taken the assessment yet, think I might have a re-watch of the video's first :D
 
NativePonyLover said:
I'm currently feeling a little bit thick as everyone else is discussing how easy they found it - I've got little/no prior knowledge of feeding (having always gone by what instructors/trimmers/vets have recommended) and having to really concentrate. I'm not a natural academic me! :rolleyes:

Not taken the assessment yet, think I might have a re-watch of the video's first :D
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Don't be silly your not thick if you watch the videos you will learn a lot and the questions are really easy so far lol.

I didn't get chance to watch the videos so I read it all first I turned to my hubby and said I could not remember all this i did though and got 10/10 just waiting for the other quiz to go online.
 
I'm doing it! Only had time for a quick run through video 1 so far but I'm really looking forward to getting the facts on feeding and not the pseudo-science and marketing blurb that most feed companies churn out. (Well - maybe that's a bit harsh - but feed companies are in the business of selling.) This free course could save us all £££s! Good luck all! (And for those who are worried about struggling - don't beat yourself up about it. Do what you can - you will still be getting something out of it after all!)
 
I am but havn't started yet. Phoneline got torn down i Saturday nights storm and the engineer isn't coming out until Friday. Am hoping everything will still be on there next week so i can catch up!
Gutted really because i've been looking forward to this for ages!
 
I did the assessment tonight. First attempt I got 90% and that was because I panicked about sitting a test and didnt read the question correctly. Second attempt I got 100%.

Of course, since I have done it, I have now realised that
a. there is no time limit - my computer is not going to explode after a certain time
and
b. no one is actually watching me - I dont need to write my crib notes on the inside of my pyjamas :D

I was a bit daunted at the start - its well over 30 years since I have had to sit any sort of exam - but it was fine. Its really just a fun way to get us all learning a wee bit more about our horses :D
 
OP don't panic watch the vidoes a couple of times. read the slides make a few notes and read the questions properly, there is no time limit. They are not too hard but remember we are all doing this for ourselves and horses, the mark we get is immaterial if we gain knowledge.

My 5 horses have been on a high fibre diet since november following on from what I have learnt so far I have tweeked it slightly and believe me the difference has been amazing.

I always knew the basics and reading this forum I have learnt a lot. From doing just week 1 on this course now I know why and how and cant wait for the rest. the test results matter so little but the knowledge we gain makes such a difference. Enjoy :D
 
Yay, finally completed first assessment. Learnt quite alot, very interesting and managed 10/10. Going to bed quite proud of myself now :D
 
Skippys Mum said:
I did the assessment tonight. First attempt I got 90% and that was because I panicked about sitting a test and didnt read the question correctly. Second attempt I got 100%.

Of course, since I have done it, I have now realised that
a. there is no time limit - my computer is not going to explode after a certain time
and
b. no one is actually watching me - I dont need to write my crib notes on the inside of my pyjamas :D

I was a bit daunted at the start - its well over 30 years since I have had to sit any sort of exam - but it was fine. Its really just a fun way to get us all learning a wee bit more about our horses :D
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This made me chuckle as I was exactly the same! I panicked and read the first question back to front, I have no idea why, then gave myself a headache thinking about it. I am just grateful the years of taking exams are very much behind me!
Must tell myself it's purely for fun and my own benefit, my horses aren't going to move out if I get a question wrong :D
 
I've only watched the 2 vids and got 2 Qs wrong on the mock quiz. I understand what is being said but my memory is really bad and it's hard for me to remember the scientific names! Thank god it's multiple choice that's all I can say!
 
daisydoo said:
I've only watched the 2 vids and got 2 Qs wrong on the mock quiz. I understand what is being said but my memory is really bad and it's hard for me to remember the scientific names! Thank god it's multiple choice that's all I can say!
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You can have your notes with you when you do the quiz, that's official from Jo-Anne.

I design elearning courses and in order to be of value, quizzes should be a test of understanding, not of memory.
 
i'm doing it too :D it is really interesting and sort of fits in with what i'm doing in biology at the moment, all about enzymes and digestion. Does anyone know if you get some sort of certificate at the end and wether its worth anything or is it just to expand your knowledge a bit and nothing else? The reason i'm asking is because i will be doing UCAS application this year and i'm trying to find as much stuff to put on as possible, as going to be applying for veterinary medicine :) So does anyone know wether this could be put on there?
 
Daisydoo, i can't quote on phone, but im with you and have the same issues ;-)

Ppp, im sure you get a certificate as when filling in the enrollment form it said to make sure you use the correct name and spelling as this will be on your certificate if you pass.
 
caseycat - I've watched the vids again and made my own notes as well as reading the footnotes and it's actually gone in! I got 80% on first try and then 100% on second attempt. But to be honest anyone could 'pass' it really is all about learning at your own pace, going over the materials not memorising the fancy words to sound good. I spent an hour a couple of times this week taking it in, much better than trying to cram it in in one go. Having my written notes helped during the quiz incase I needed to refer to them but I didn't need to in the end, but even if I did need to refer to my notes it would have helped me remember it anyway.

Looking forwards to doing some case study type things now!
 
I'm supposed to be, but our house flooded in November and we've not got a phone line (or broadband) at our rental property. I can just about muster 'E' on my phone at times do thank godforsaken the mobile HHO site or I'd be going mad. I've printed of the equinology anatomy course though so I'm cracking on with that.

It's a shame but I'm glad it's good. It looks well organised.
 
PPP you get a certificate but it does not count towards entry for further education. What it does show is a willingness to learn and for that reason may be noted.
 
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