Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

FutureLearn

Get Smart with Grass: Grazing Management and Animal Nutrition

Aberystwyth University via FutureLearn

Overview

Gain a comprehensive understanding of managing grazing for livestock or horses.

  • Herbivore Digestion
  • Nutritional Needs of Grazing Herbivores
  • Dietary manipulation to reduce greenhouse gases
  • Grazing & Grazing Management
  • Introduction to Grassland Management for Horses

This course is aimed at livestock farmers, smallholders, horse owners, agri-advisors and vets. It provides a detailed introduction to managing grazing for livestock and/or horses.

Syllabus

  • The Principles of Ruminant and Equine Nutrition
    • The Principles of Ruminant and Equine Nutrition
  • Dietary Manipulation to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
    • Dietary Manipulation to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • Grazing Management for Ruminants
    • Grazing Management for Ruminants
  • Grazing Management for Horses
    • Grazing Management for Horses

Taught by

Martine Spittle

Reviews

Start your review of Get Smart with Grass: Grazing Management and Animal Nutrition

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.