Features
Estimated time: 3 hours of virtual lectures
Language: Spanish
Date: 2025
Mode: virtual (theoretical)
Aimed at: advanced students and veterinarians, zootechnical engineers and agronomists.
Code: EQUMGP1002
Description
This course comprehensively addresses the principles and practices of pastoral systems in equine production, with a focus on the analysis, design and improvement of breeding, management and reproduction systems.
Through an approach based on animal welfare and sustainability, extensive, intensive and semi-intensive systems are explored, highlighting their advantages, disadvantages and optimization strategies.
The course combines theoretical concepts and practical applications to maximize efficiency and productivity in different equine production contexts.
Learning objectives
Through this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize the different types of pastoral systems (extensive, intensive and semi-intensive) and their main characteristics.
- Identify the advantages and disadvantages of each system in terms of management, welfare and equine productivity.
- Understand the basic needs of equines in relation to feeding, management and environment in pastoral systems.
- Recognize the critical factors for improving efficiency and sustainability in pastoral systems.
Teachers
André Galvão de Campos Cintra
DVM, MBA
Private consultant, Brazil
Luis Losinno
DVM, PhD
National University of RÃo Cuarto / e-quine Academy, Argentina
