AT 155 Equine Diseases and Parasites

Covers the nature of equine diseases and parasites including common infectious and noninfectious diseases, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Modern drugs and medications, immunology and basic microbiology are also included. Also covers common unsoundnesses of the foot and leg.

Credits

Offered

Offered Fall only

Notes

Career Technical Education (CTE) Course

Outcomes

Recall basic cellular biology and mammalian immunity and immune system dynamics. Classify disease causing organisms in the horse, diagnose, and theoretically treat disease. Outline equine husbandry practices that will prevent disease outbreak. Examine a specific equine disease in depth using peer-reviewed, scientific literature.