This unique course was developed by veterinarians at the world-renowned University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. The course will address horsemanship from a welfare perspective, within the context of “The Five Freedoms” of animal welfare. We’ll explore equine physiology, behavior and basic needs including housing, nutrition, hygiene and disease management. You’ll learn how to perform basic tasks to assess the overall condition of the horse and identify problem areas. We’ll also examine the specialized needs of the equine athlete and the major responsibilities we as owners, handlers or competitors must assume in order to ensure the health and welfare of our equine companions. Finally, we’ll look several special topics in equine welfare including disaster planning and the international welfare efforts now in place to protect working horses and other equids in key industries such as racing, international competition, tourism and even mining. By the conclusion of the course, you will be well equipped to develop a comprehensive welfare plan for any horses in your care.
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Equine Welfare and Management
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
The Normal Horse: Basic Physiology
Maintaining Good Hydration and Nutrition
Providing Proper Care and a Safe Environment
Assess Fitness, Prevent Common Diseases and Injuries
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- 5 stars89.02%
- 4 stars9.40%
- 3 stars0.94%
- 2 stars0.62%
TOP REVIEWS FROM EQUINE WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT
that's really a great course and the course open my mind more and more and provide me with more information about Equines.
This course is solid in its information, interesting in its presentation, full of good resources, and able to be paced to fit in with my work schedule. It was definitely worth my time and effort.
This course gives a better understanding of animal rights, particularly horses, their physiological management and mental well being. Thank you very much for developing this course.
everyone who owns a horse should take this course.. it is essential knowledge to advocating for your horses we'llfare and safety and also improves your relationship building with horses.
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