EQM 254 - Equine Health and Disease Prevention

Institution:

Tiffin University

Subject:

Equine Business Management

Description:

Preventing disease and health problems should be the goal of every horse owner and this course will help you do that. Many important topics are covered to help you maintain optimal health by developing a year-round health maintenance program. You will be introduced to many of the common problems faced by horses (many due to management problems) and you will learn the steps to take to reduce that risk for your horses. Topics covered are daily health checks, body condition scoring, developing a year round health maintenance program, first aid treatments, hoof health, lameness, teeth and dental care, colic, gastrointestinal problems, respiratory and cardiovascular health, pre-purchase exams and owner obligations.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tiffin.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 968-6446 ext 6446

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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