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Feed Knowledge Awards

Test Your Feeding Knowledge

Whether you feel quite confident about feeding or whether you find the whole subject rather a headache, our Feed Knowledge Awards will help you consolidate your knowledge and clear up some of the mysteries.  Attainable at three levels, these awards cover all aspects of equine nutrition and feeding, from basic digestive anatomy to choosing the right feed and practical dietary management.

 

Complete Online

They can all be completed online and are free of charge, with the first, Elementary, level comprising multiple choice answers and, on submission, giving you an instant “pass” or “fail” and a certificate to download.  Intermediate and Advanced levels, which are personally marked by our knowledgeable Nutrition Team, require free-form-text answers and, as they will take a little longer to complete, you can save your progress and return to continue at a time to suit you.

 

CPD Points

The Feed Knowledge Awards are ideal for all horse owners and anyone interested in equine nutrition, from trainers and coaches to those who work in equestrian retail, including RAMAs (SQPs), or the veterinary profession.  Registered Animal Medicines Advisors (SQPs) can earn AMTRA CPD points for successfully completing each of the Feed Knowledge Award Levels.  Make sure you give us your AMTRA number when you create your account.

 

AMTRA CPD points are awarded, as follows:

Elementary - 4 points

Intermediate - 12 points

Advanced - 19 points

 

Background Reading

You will find the answers to most of the questions, at each level, on this web site in Feeding Answers, Nutrition Library and individual product pages.  We've listed some key articles alongside the questions but, if you get stuck, you can always message or email our Nutrition Team who will be able to point you in the right direction or give you some hints or tips.

 

Elementary Level

Designed to help you grasp the basic principles behind current feeding practices and find your way through the vast range of feeds available to you.  You need to complete this award before moving on to Intermediate Level.  As you cannot save your progress, at this level, you may find it beneficial to do your background reading before you start the test.  Topics covered, at Elementary Level, include:

 

The Digestive System

The Equine Digestive System

Feeding Fibre & Forage

Forage; the Long and the Short of It

Feed Ingredients

Baileys Feed Ingredients

Ingredient Background

How Much to Feed

All About Energy

Body Condition & Workload

Body Condition Scoring

How Much to Feed

Feeds & Feeding

All About Balancers

Gastric Ulcers

Compiling a Low Starch Diet

All About Digestive Enhancers

Practical Steps for Preventing Weight Loss or Promoting Condition

 

Intermediate Level

Looks much more closely at feeding working and performance horses and the importance of individual nutrients in the diet.  You need to complete this award before moving on to Advanced Level.  Suggested articles and pages are listed alongside the questions and you can save your progress to allow you to complete your background reading, then return to the award page.  Topics covered, at Intermediate Level, include:

 

Forage & Feeding Management

Feeds & Ingredients

Practical Feeding (including Case Studies)

 

Advanced Level

This level covers nutrition-related clinical conditions, like laminitis and gastric ulcers, as well as feeding breeding and youngstock.  Suggested articles and pages are listed alongside the questions and you can save your progress to allow you to complete your background reading, then return to the award page.

 

Laminitis, EMS, Cushing's/PPID

Feeding the Overweight Equine

Gastric Ulcers

Colic & Digestive Disturbances

Allergies & Intollerances

Muscle Disorders

Breeding & Youngstock

 

Create Account

Register for an account using the green button at the top of this page. Once you’ve registered, you can access the awards, save and monitor your progress and download certificates.

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