Module Identifier | RD20620 | ||||||||||||||
Module Title | THE HEALTH AND BEHAVIOUR OF THE HORSE | ||||||||||||||
Academic Year | 2005/2006 | ||||||||||||||
Co-ordinator | Dr Basil T Wolf | ||||||||||||||
Semester | Semester 2 | ||||||||||||||
Course delivery | Lecture | 33 x 1 hour lectures, jointly taught with RS20320 | |||||||||||||
Practical | |||||||||||||||
Assessment |
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Outcome 1
Examine the importance of parasites and apply this information to the animal's advantage.
Performance Criteria:
a. Identify different types of parasites and their lifecycles
b. Examine the effects of parasites
c. Evaluate the different methods of control
Ranges:
Internal and external parasites
Cold-blooded, warm-blooded and hot-blooded horses.
Outcome 2
Identify common equine disorders and their causes.
Performance Criteria:
a. Examine the causes of infectious and non-infectious diseases
b. Comprehend the rationale of various treatments
c. Examine the prevention of the common diseases
d. Recognise the implications to health and performance
Ranges:
Diseases of the skin, mouth, respiratory tract, digestive, circulatory and nervous systems.
All types/breeds of horse.
Outcome 3
Identification of the requirement for veterinary assistance.
Performance Criteria:
a. To be aware of when to call for veterinary assistance
b. Appreciate the principles of first-aid for horses
c. Discuss the relevant contents of a first-aid kit.
Ranges:
Emergency situations
All types/breeds of horse.
Outcome 4
Investigation of equine musculo-skeletal disorders.
Performance Criteria:
a. Identify and comprehend the common causes of lameness, treatment and prevention
b. Comprehend the role of foot balance and shoeing as a cause of lameness
c. Examine the methods and technologies used in diagnosis of equine lameness
Ranges:
Diagnostic techniques and treatments used/administered by veterinarians and owners.
Outcome 5
Comprehend equine behaviour
Performance Criteria:
a. Recognise and comprehend normal and abnormal behaviour in horses
b. Identify the possible causes of abnormal behaviour
c. Comprehend the principles underlying treatment for abnormal behaviour
Ranges:
Crib-biting, weaving, box-walking.
This module is at CQFW Level 5