Course: “Diagnosis and formulation of diets”.

Features

Estimated time: 4.5 hours of virtual lectures

Language: Spanish

Date: 2025

Mode: virtual (theoretical)

Aimed at: advanced students and veterinarians, zootechnical engineers and agronomists.

Code: EQUCOM3001

Description

This course provides a detailed analysis of the fundamentals of equine nutrition, addressing the formulation of balanced diets and the use of probiotics in digestive health.

Participants will explore evidence-based strategies to improve equine welfare and performance through specific nutritional practices.

Learning objectives

Through this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the key principles in equine diet formulation and their relationship to horse health and performance.
• To recognize the impact of digestive microbiota and probiotics on the gastrointestinal well-being of equines.
• Identify the specific nutritional needs of different categories of horses and the factors that affect them.
• Describe safe and effective nutritional management practices that prevent digestive disorders and promote metabolic balance.

Teachers

André Galvão de Campos Cintra
DVM, MBA
Private consultant, Brazil

Raquel Silva de Moura
DVM, MSc, PhD
Federal University of Lavras, Brazil