An Introduction to Equine Reproduction – Online
Bicton College - 14 October 2024
Bicton College - 7 April 2025
6 hours over 2 weeks
Distance Learning
An Introduction to Equine Reproduction – Online
Equine breeding is a vast and rapidly evolving industry and horses are often bred with a variety of sporting purposes in mind, ranging from racing to dressage.
The equine breeding industry is worth millions to the UK economy through revenue from horse sales and those employed in a range of different roles to support breeding.
What you will learn
This course is designed to give learners an over view of equine reproduction, providing an insight into breeding horses and is great for those wishing to breed a horse or those who are interested in working in the breeding industry.
You will learn about:
• Ethical decision making and responsible breeding
• Different methods of reproduction
• Preparation for foaling
• Monitoring foaling
• An overview of the gestation period
• Managing breeding stock
This course is an online course and will run over a 2 week period, you can access and work through the material at your own pace at a time that suits you.
Please note: This course is for 19+ adult learners only.
Entry requirements
Please note: This course is for 19+ adult learners only.
Assessment
Informal Quizzes
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Bicton College
Bicton College is based in East Devon, near Exeter, and set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just two miles from the Jurassic Coast. The historic Georgian mansion, commercial farm, animal husbandry school, modern veterinary nursing building, world-class engineering and heavy plant machinery workshop, walled garden and arboretum are all set in over 200 hectares of historic parkland.
You will learn about:
• Ethical decision making and responsible breeding
• Different methods of reproduction
• Preparation for foaling
• Monitoring foaling
• An overview of the gestation period
• Managing breeding stock
This course is an online course and will run over a 2 week period, you can access and work through the material at your own pace at a time that suits you.
Please note: This course is for 19+ adult learners only.
Please note: This course is for 19+ adult learners only.
![Bicton College](https://bicton.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2022/07/campus-slice-bicton-1.jpg)
Bicton College
Bicton College is based in East Devon, near Exeter, and set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just two miles from the Jurassic Coast. The historic Georgian mansion, commercial farm, animal husbandry school, modern veterinary nursing building, world-class engineering and heavy plant machinery workshop, walled garden and arboretum are all set in over 200 hectares of historic parkland.
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Dates & Locations
- Location - Bicton College
- Start Date - 14 October 2024
- Day/Time - Monday, 00:00 - 00:00
- Tuition Fees: £9.00*
*Please note - Fees apply to adults and HE students only. Only the most common fees scenario is shown. Actual fees may vary depending on your personal situation. Please contact us for further information.
MORE INFORMATION ON FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Information for ages 19+ -
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For 14 October 2024 start date
- Location - Bicton College
- Start Date - 7 April 2025
- Tuition Fees: £9.00*
*Please note - Fees apply to adults and HE students only. Only the most common fees scenario is shown. Actual fees may vary depending on your personal situation. Please contact us for further information.
MORE INFORMATION ON FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Information for ages 19+ -
Apply Now
For 7 April 2025 start date
Course Code 13785-BIC-24, 10594-BIC-24
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