Oct 01, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024 [Archived Catalog]

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EQU 1010 - Basic Equine Health Care


Basic equine health care introduces the student to common health care issues of the horse. Students learn how to prevent and assess health care problems. They learn to assess and treat minor non-threatening injuries. They use these skills to determine when professional assistance is needed.

Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Provide students with a general knowledge of what is normal on an equine physical examination.
  • Provide students with an understanding of the most common equine illnesses.
  • Provide students with experience in giving injections and deworming horses.
  • To develop communication skills with clients who utilize the equine veterinary clinic.



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