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Jul 03, 2024
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EQU 1080 - Equine Health I
The course provides an opportunity to compare and contrast healthy and unhealthy equines. Assessments of injured or ill equines allows the students to determine the level of care needed. Opportunities to practice discussing equine health-related information using professional terminology is an important part of the course. Emphasis is placed on preventative strategies for the well-being of the equine.
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes: - Students will be able to identify the characteristics of the healthy horse.
- Students will be able to identify and develop health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Students will be able to develop strategies to prevent and/or manage health challenges.
- Students will be able to perform a daily health check and record information to aid in the health and welfare of the equine.
- Students will be able to analyze bio-security risks and identify infectious disease prevention and control methods.
- Students will be able to differentiate if first aid or veterinary medical services are appropriate for the injured or ill equine.
- Students will be able to formulate educated questions and professionally discuss equine-related health concerns with a veterinarian.
- Students will be able to research, interpret, and critically assess equine health information.
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