Equine Science
Great Things To Learn This Week
Use the arrows to expand/collapse each section:Week 2: April 13-17
Soundness & Blemishes
Learning Goal:
This lesson will assist you in identifying possible soundness and blemish issues that horses may have. Focus on identification, prevention, and treatment of these common ailments.
Estimated Time for The Week: 3 hours
Learn & Practice:
- Watch this video on horse laminitis.
- You can find the needed reading material and assignments in Canvas.
- Be sure to contact your instructor with any questions.
Week 3: April 20-24
Equine Science
Equine Internal Parasites
Learning Goal:
This lesson will assist you in identifying signs of a possible internal parasite problems in horses and the most effective method of both preventing and treating this problem
Estimated Time for The Week: 3 hours
Learn & Practice:
- You can find the needed reading material and assignments in Canvas.
- Be sure to contact your instructor with any questions.
Week 4: April 27 - May 1
Equine Science
Equine Stallion Reproductive Physiology
Learning Goal:
This lesson will assist you in understanding stallion reproduction procedures and proper care that should be taken during breeding season for both the stallion and the handlers.
Estimated Time for The Week: 3 hours
Learn & Practice:
- You can find the needed reading material and assignments in Canvas.
- Be sure to contact your instructor with any questions.
Week 5: May 4-8
Equine Science
Foaling
Learning Goal:
This lesson will assist you in the process of foaling. It will identify signs that the mare is close to foaling, how to monitor her condition, and steps that should be taken after birth.
Estimated Time for The Week: 3 hours
Learn & Practice:
- You can find the needed reading material and assignments in Canvas.
- Be sure to contact your instructor with any questions.
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