Lameness
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Comprehend causes & prevention of navicular
Locomotion
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Identify and discuss the gaits of the horse
Teeth
o
Understand dental care
Horse
behavior and senses
o
Understand and discuss horse behavior and how it relates to working
around and training horses
Metabolic
disorders
o
Know TPR for a horse.
o
Comprehend causes & prevention of colic
Equine
Diseases
o
Know the following diseases and be able to differentiate between
them: Influenza, Rabies, EVA, Rhinopneumontis, type 1 and 4, EPM, EIA,
Strangles, Tetanus, Encephalomyelitis, Potomac Horse Fever, West Niles
Virus
o
Be able to give a brief description of a treatment for a horse with
one of the above diseases.
o
Be able to differentiate between EVR 1 and 4.
o
Know at what times to vaccinate for these diseases.
o
Know the symptoms and warning signs that your horse may have a
disease
Parasites
and Parasite Control
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Be able to distinguish between the following parasites: Ascarids,
Bots, Stomach Worm, Large Strongyle, Tape Worm, Small Strongyle, Pin Worm
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Know the effects these parasites have on the horse.
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Know the life cycle of the parasite
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Know the treatments for these parasites.