Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should be able to: Describe the physiological adaptations that made the horse suitable for domestication; Discuss the natural behaviours of the horse; Summarise the welfare issues and stereotypic behaviours that arise through modern equine management practices; Compare and contrast different equine housing systems and demonstrate knowledge of ventilation, drainage, flooring and stable construction; Identify the main functions of the equine immune system in disease surveilance and combat; Demonstrate a good knowledge of equine virology; Explain vaccination protocols for common equine respiratory diseases; Describe the factors that contribute to emerging and re-emerging equine diseases; Discuss common equine internal and external parasites; Describe the causes of common metabolic diseases in the horse; Discuss angular limb deformities in foals and their treatment.
Indicative Module Content:
Specific equine husbandry topics addressed include ethics and welfare, housing and transportation. Specific equine health and disease topics include an overview of the equine immune system, followed by in-depth analysis of infectious, viral, parasitic and metabolic disease in the horse including preventative medicine.