| Course ID: | BZO-SE>EIDK |
| Course title: | EQUINE BAHAVIOUR AND WELFARE |
| Semester: | 7 / Winter |
| ECTS: | 3 |
| Lectures/Classes: | 15 / 30 hours |
| Field of study: | Animal Science |
| Study cycle: | 1st cycle |
| Type of course: | optional |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Contact person: | dr Maria Soroko maria.soroko@upwr.edu.pl |
| Short description: | The student learns basic research ethological methods. Classes include topics: instincts, reflexes and senses in the context of the horse behaviour. The student becomes familiar with the natural forms of behavior of horses, as well as the human impact on certain forms of behavior. The subject also includes social organization of horses - the herd hierarchy as well as various forms of equine behavior: aggressive, self-preservative and sickness. The horse behavior in the context of welfare and variability of mental behavior of horses associated with the husbandry and performance (stereotype). |
| Full description: | Terms of horses servive in the environment, horses sensory function, the behaviour of horses in the stables and pasture, behaviour play and learning, methods of communication with horses, natural horsemanship, stereotypies in horses. Rules of European Union on keeping, use and welfare of horse. |
| Bibliography: | Miller R.M.: Imprint training. Western Horseman Inc., 1998; |
| Learning outcomes: | After course completion In area of knowledge student: 1. knows the biological processes that determine horse behavioural patterns. 2. has basic knowledge of the functioning of the sensory organs of horses. In area of skills student: 1. can independently carry out behavioural assessment of the horse. 2. is able to determine the impact of the environment on the behaviour of horses and the presence of stereotypes. In area of social competences student: 1. is aware of the responsibility for the safety of people working with horses. 2. is aware of the ethics of professions in the equitation. |
| Assessment methods and assessment criteria: | The basis of assessment of the course is a written examination. Knowledge is verified on the basis of 9 questions. Test time of test is 45 min. To pass the subject, the student must correctly answer 6 questions. Failure to obtain credit in the period enables the improvement in the second period, in the same form. |