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Biology of the horse II

Hästens biologi II

Syftet med kursen är att ge fördjupade kunskaper i hästens biologi och grundläggande kunskaper om förutsättningar för hållbar träning och användning av hästar i arbete.


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You have until 2026-02-01

Additional course evaluations for HO0135

Academic year 2025/2026

Biology of the horse II (HO0135-10097)

2025-09-01 - 2026-01-18

Academic year 2024/2025

Biology of the horse II (HO0135-10200)

2024-09-02 - 2025-01-19

Academic year 2024/2025

Biology of the horse II (HO0135-10202)

2024-09-02 - 2025-01-19

Academic year 2023/2024

Biology of the horse II (HO0135-10148)

2023-08-28 - 2024-01-14

Academic year 2023/2024

Biology of the horse II (HO0135-10143)

2023-08-28 - 2024-01-14

Academic year 2022/2023

Biology of the horse II (HO0135-10178)

2022-08-29 - 2023-01-15

Syllabus and other information


Syllabus

HO0135 Biology of the horse II, 10.0 Credits

Hästens biologi II

Subjects

Equine Science

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title Credits Code
* 4.0 0102
* 6.0 0103

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1F)

Grading scale

5:Pass with Distinction, 4:Pass with Credit, 3:Pass, U:Fail
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

30 credits Equine Science, of which

- 18 credits Biology of the horse

- 5 credits Scientific writing

Objectives

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Content

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Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

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  • If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

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  • If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

  • For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

  • The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

  • If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

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Responsible department

Department of Animal Biosciences

Further information

Determined by: Programnämnden för utbildning inom veterinärmedicin och husdjursvetenskap
Replaces: HO0115, HO0116, HO0117

Litterature list

Kurs: Hästens Biologi II

Läsår: 2025-2026

Årskurs: 2

Inriktningar: Ridhäst, Islandshäst

Kurskod: HO0135

Definitioner:

Obligatorisk litteratur: kurslitteratur som alla studenter förväntas ta del av (benämns inom SLU även "gemensam litteratur").

Referenslitteratur: frivillig litteratur för vidare fördjupning (benämns inom SLU även "breddnings- och fördjupningslitteratur").

Tips: frivillig litteratur av skiftande slag som kan vara bra att ha tillgång till som informationskälla.

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  • OBLIGATORISK LITTERATUR

Blomström, V. och Wennerberg, J. (2021). Akademiskt läsande och skrivande. 2. uppl. Lund: Studentlitteratur. ISBN: 9789144151045

Bergh, A. m.fl. (2022). Komplementära och alternativa veterinärmedicinska behandlingsmetoder för sport- och sällskapsdjur – en systematisk litteraturöversikt. (SLU Future One Health reports, 2). Uppsala: Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper (KV), Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet SLU Repro. ISBN: 978-91-576-9959-6. https://publications.slu.se/?file=publ/show&id=117317 [2025-06-23]

Davis Z. (2017). Equine Science. 3 ed. Wiley-Blackwell ISBN:9781118741184. Tillgänglig: ProQuest Ebook Central (via SLU VPN)

Grönberg, P. (2017). ABC of the Horse. Otava Book Printing. ISBN 9789519874425

Hippologprogrammet. (2025). Skrivguide till vetenskapligt skrivsätt - ramar och riktlinjer (Kompendium på Canvas).

Hodgson, D., McGowan C., and McKeever K. (2014). The Athletic Horse. 2 ed Edinburgh: Saunders Elsevier. ISBN: 9780721600758 Tillgänglig: Elsevier ScienceDirect Books (via SLU VPN) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780721600758

Jansson, A. (red). (2013). Utfodringsrekommendationer för häst. Institutionen för husdjurens utfodring och vård. jansson-a-20250516.pdf [2025-06-23]

McGreevy, P. (2013). Equine behavior: a guide for veterinarians and equine scientists. 2. ed. Edinburgh: W.B. Saunders. ISBN: 9780702043376

Ringmark S. et al. (2023). Vallfoder till hästar ur ett utfodringsperspektiv – en kunskapssammanställning från 1903-2022. Rapport nr 308. Uppsala: Institutionen för husdjurens utfodring och vård, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet. Tillgänglig: Vallfoder till hästar ur ett utfodringsperspektiv (andra upplagan) [2025-06-23]

SLU biblioteket. (2021). Skriva och referera.https://www.slu.se/bibliotek/skriva--referera/ [2025-06-23]

Svenska ridsportförbundet. (2021). Ridunderlag - en guide. ridunderlag_guide_2021_oktober.pdf

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  • REFERENSLITTERATUR

Ashdown, R. R. & Done, S.H. (2011). Color Atlas of Veterinary Anatomy. Volume 2, The horse. 2 ed. Edinburgh: Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0-7020-5229-3

Baxter, G. M. (editor). (2020). Adams and Stashak's lameness in horses. 7 ed. Wiley. Tillgänglig: Elsevier ScienceDirect Books (via SLU VPN)

Back, W. & Clayton, H.M. (2013). Equine locomotion. London: W. B. Saunders. ISBN: 9780702029509

Geor, R. J., Coenen, M. & Harris, P. (2013). Equine Applied and Clinical Nutrition. [Elektronisk] Edinburgh: W.B, Tillgänglig: Elsevier ScienceDirect Books (via SLU VPN) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780702034220 [2015-06-24] ISBN: 978-0-7020-3422-0

Hinchcliff, K.W., Geor, R. J. & Kaneps, A. J. (2007). Equine Excercise physiology. Edinburgh: Saunders Elsevier. ISBN: 9780702037245. Tillgänglig: Elsevier ScienceDirect Books (via SLU VPN) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780702028571

Lönnell, C. (2016). Träna hästen för framgång och hållbarhet. Massolit Förlag. ISBN: 9789176610336 alt Lönnell, C. (2017). Sport Horse Soundness and Performance. Kenilworth Press Ltd. ISBN: 9781910016244

McAuliffe, S. B. (2014). Knottenbelt and Pascoe´s Color atlas of diseases and disorders of the horse. [Elektronisk] 2nd ed. Edinburgh: Saunders Elsevier. ISBN: 9780723436607. Tillgänglig: Elsevier ScienceDirect Books (via SLU VPN) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780723436607

NRC. (2007). Nutrient requirements of horses. [Elektronisk] 6. ed. Washington DC, USA: National Academy Press. ISBN: 978-0-309-10212-4. Tillgänglig: http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=11653&page=5

Sjaastad O. m. fl. (2016). Physiology of domestic animals. 3 ed. Scandinavian veterinary press. ISBN 978-82-91743-41-7

Språkrådet. (2008). Svenska skrivregler. Red: Ola Karlsson. Svenska språkrådets skrifter 22. Stockholm: Liber. ISBN: 978-91-47-11149-7

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  • TIPS

Travarhälsan. https://www.travsport.se/hastvalfard/travsporten-och-djurskyddet/travarhalsan/ [2025-06-23]

Webbstöd. Hästsverige (u.å.) Hemsida. www.hastsverige.se

Course facts

The course is offered as an independent course: No The course is offered as a programme course: Equine Science – Bachelor's Programme Equine Science (BSc) Tuition fee: Tuition fee only for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens: 25370 SEK Cycle: Bachelor’s level (G1F)
Subject: Equine Science
Course code: HO0135 Application code: SLU-10096 Location: Strömsholm Distance course: No Language: Swedish Responsible department: Department of Animal Biosciences Pace: 35%