Abstract
This subject allows students to develop and apply their knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the healthy horse. Students' knowledge and competence in providing first aid and rehabilitation for sick horses will be developed. On successful completion of this subject students will be equipped with the skills to recognise … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
Equine healthy behaviour and vital signsBehavioural signs of disease and pain indicators in the horseCase-based disease processes of common infectious and non-infectious diseases/disease states (including viral, bacterial and fungal diseases of the skin and respiratory tract) and colic in the horseBasic cellular wound healing process in the horseEvidence based first … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
recognise typical clinical and behavioural signs of a healthy and sick horses;
2.
categorise horse disease problems by severity to assist with prioritising first aid;
3.
explain the basic wound healing process, and outline appropriate first aid measures for a typical traumatic equine lower limb injury;
4.
describe important equine disease states and apply this knowledge to outline the specific considerations for first aid and rehabilitation of common equid emergencies;
5.
outline the principles of evidence-based rehabilitation of horses with common injuries; and
6.
identify available horse health professionals and review their legal limits and expertise in the context of relevant legislation.
Enrolment restrictions
This subject is primarily for students in the Bachelor of Equine Science and Bachelor of Science (Business Management) course. Students studying other animal based courses may be admitted with the permission of the Subject Coordinator and their Course Director.
Pre-requisite
Learning activities
Intensive School
Learning resources
Additional resources required by students
Online students are required to attend a Intensive School which may involve travel and accommodation expenses.
Closed-in stout leather shoes or boots must be worn when working with horses.
Clean overalls with long sleeves are compulsory for this subject.
When working with horses it is a requirement that all students … For more content click the Read More button below.