Equine Clinical Management

Schedule

Lecture: T 11:00-12:50, Laboratory: T: 2-4:30

Honor Code

Students must abide by the Weatherford College Academic Honor Code (Honesty.) See college catalog.

Tasks

1. Properly use terminology appropriate to horse (C11,C12, C13, F1,F2,F4.F10)
   1. Identify common names of anatomic regions.
   2. Properly use terms for genders and offspring.
   3. Properly use terms for gestation and delivery.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of physical examination parameters. (C11,C12,C13, F1,F2,F4,F7,F10)
   1. Describe method of temperature determination.
   2. Identify normal range of body temperature.
   3. Describe method of determining respiratory rate.
   4. Identify normal range of respirtatory rate at rest.
   5. Describe methods of determining heart/pulse rate.
   6. Identify normal range of resting heart rate.
   7. Describe significance of evaluation and changes in digital pulses.
   8. Identify reasons for rectal palpation in horses.
   9. Describe uses of abdominal auscultation in horses.
3. Describe proper handling of horses for examination (C11,C12,C13, F1,F2,F4,F7,F10,F11)
   1. Describe proper location of assistant during exam
   2. Describe method of leading horse for lameness exam
   3. Identify risks to handler and veterinarian .
   4. Identify risks to horse.
4. Describe and/or demonstrate use of tools for restraint of horses. (C11,C12,C13,C18,C19, C20, F1,F2,F4,F7,F10,F11)
   1. Describe the use of the twitch in equine restaint.
   2. Describe the use of hobbles and ropes in equine restraint
   3. Describe the use of chemical restraint in horses.
5. Describe proper grooming of the hospitalized equine patient (C11,C12,C13,C18,C19, C20, F1,F2,F4,F7,F10,F11)
   1. Demonstrate proper use of brushes.
   2. Demonstrate proper techniques of basic hoof care.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of means of administration of medication to horses. (C11,C12,C13,C18,C19, F1,F2,F4,F7, F8,F10,F11)
   1. Describe tools used to administer oral medication.
   2. Describe risks associated with nasogastric intubation
   3. Describe sites for intramuscular administration of medication
   4. Identify methods used to minimize risks associated with IM administration
   5. Identify location of IV administration of medication
   6. Describe risks associated with IV drug administration
7. Properly apply a basic support wrap (C11,C12,C13,C18,C19,F1,F2,F4,F7, F8,F10,F11)
   1. Identify materials required for support wrap
   2. Describe risks associated with improper wraps
   3. Identify uses of support wraps.
   4. Apply support wrap
8. Demonstrate knowledge of gestation period and reproductive cycle. (C11,C12, C13, F1,F2,F4.F10)
   1. Describe the reproductive cycle of the mare.
   2. Identify the normal gestation period of the horse
   3. Describe common causes of dystocia in the mare
9. Describe components of basic equine nutrition(C11,C12, C13, F1,F2,F4.F10)
   1. Demonstrate knowledge of nutrient categories
   2. Describe specific needs of horses with respect to each nutrient
   3. Compare and contrast nutritional needs of horses of varying ages and uses
   4. Describe common diseases associated with improper nutrition
10. Describe means of proper sanitation in a hospital setting (C11,C12,C13,C18,C19,F1,F2,F4,F7, F8,F10,F11)
    1. Describe methods of basic sanitation
    2. Compare disinfection methods used in equine practice
11. Describe common behavior problems and their treatment. (C11,C12, C13, F1,F2,F4.F10)
    1. Describe causes and treatment of cribbing in horses
    2. Describe causes and treatment of aggression in horses
    3. Identify methods used to prevent trailer injuries.
12. Demonstrate the pathogenesis and clinical signs of common equine diseases (C11,C12, C13, F1,F2,F4.F10)
    1. Identify the agent responsible for a disease
    2. Describe the means by which the agent causes disease
    3. Describe the clinical signs of the disease
    4. Describe treatment and prevention of a disease process.
13. Identify common recreational and work-related uses of horses (C11,C12, C13, F1,F2,F4.F10)
    1. Identify uses of horses for pleasure and recreation
    2. Describe uses of horses for entertainment
    3. Describe how horses are currently used to perform work

Competencies

1. Properly use terminology appropriate to horses.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of physical examination parameters.
3. Describe proper handling of horses for examination.
4. Describe and/or demonstrate use of tools for restraint of horses.
5. Describe proper grooming of the hospitalized equine patient.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of means of administration of medication to horses.
7. Properly apply a basic support wrap.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of gestation period and reproductive cycle.
9. Describe components of basic equine nutrition.
10. Describe means of proper sanitation in a hospital setting.
11. Describe common behavior problems and their treatment
12. Demonstrate the pathogenesis and clinical signs of common equine diseases.
13. Identify common recreational and work-related uses of horses.