Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/22/94
EQS225 19952-99999	LEC	3 Credit(s)	3 Period(s)
Equine Health and Disease Management
Aspects of equine health and disease prevention. Emphasis on preventive maintenance. Preventive medicine and necessary managerial practices needed to keep the equine athlete, broodmare, or family horse in good health. Prerequisites: (EQS105 and EQS120) or department approval.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
EQS225   19952-99999	Equine Health and Disease Management

1.	Describe the general anatomy of the equine. (I)
2.	Identify and describe common dental problems and abnormalities of the equine (I)
3.	Age an equine by dental eruption and dentition. (I)
4.	Identify, describe, and recognize infectious and non- infectious diseases, their clinical signs, treatment options and prognosis. (II-IV)
5.	Identify and describe common environmental factors which may cause health problems. (II-V)
6.	Identify and describe common internal and external parasites and describe the symptoms they produce. (V)
7.	Describe parasite control through management and anthelmintics. (V)
8.	Develop effective worming and vaccination schedules. (V)
9.	Identify and describe the factors which can cause colic in the equine and describe the prognosis associated with each factor. (VI, VII)
10.	Identify and describe the various types of wounds in the equine, and describe how to effectively manage each type. (VIII)
11.	Describe the pathogenesis of Navicular Disease and the related foot problems which are differentials and identify and describe common methods of treatment. (IX)
12.	Identify and describe major types of fore and hind limb lameness and indicate how they relate to usability. (X)
13.	Identify and describe the major factors responsible for laminitis and outline methods for its prevention and treatment. (XI)
14.	Identify and describe the normal reproductive patterns of the mare and the stallion. (XII)
15.	Identify and describe normal foaling behavior and presentation, and outline procedures for the proper care of the neonate. (XIII)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
EQS225   19952-99999	Equine Health and Disease Management

I. Introduction to Health and Disease Prevention A. General Anatomy B. Age by Dentition C. Dental Problems and Abnormalities II. The Sick Horse A. Febrile 1. Viral 2. Bacterial 3. Anhydrous/Dehydration B. Afebrile 1. Choke 2. Dental 3. Feed/Water Abnormalities 4. Colic III. Common Equine Infectious Diseases A. Viral 1. Influenza 2. Rhinopneumonitis 3. Viral Arteritis 4. Encephalomyelitis 5. Rabies 6. Equine Infectious Anemia B. Bacterial 1. Streptococcus Equi 2. Rhodococcus (Corynebacterium) Equi 3. C. Pseudo tuberculosis (Pigeon Breast) IV. Equine Toxicology and Exotic Diseases A. Heavy Metals 1. Arsenic 2. Lead 3. Selenium B. Man-made Poisons 1. Rodenticide 2. Herbicide 3. Insecticide/Pesticide C. Toxic Plants 1. Cardiac Affectors 2. Hepatic Affectors D. Miscellaneous 1. Monensin/Rumensin 2. Snakebite 3. Blister Beetle 4. Mycotoxicoses E. "Exotic" New Diseases 1. C.E.M. 2. Lymes 3. Potomac Fever V. Equine Parasites A. Internal 1. Strongyles (Blood worms) 2. Ascarids (Roundworms) 3. Gastrophillus (Bots) 4. Anoplocephala (Tapeworms) 5. Oxyuris (Pinworms) B. External 1. Ear Ticks 2. Fly Dermatitis 3. Mange 4. Ringworm (Dermatophytosis) C. Worming Schedules VI. Non-Obstructive Colic A. Acute Diarrhea 1. Salmonella 2. Colitis-X 3. Other Toxemias B. Endoparasites C. Sand D. Pregnancy Associates E. Flatulent/Spasmodic VII. Obstructive Colic A. Impaction B. Enterolith/Foreign Body C. Congenital 1. Meckel's Diverticulum 2. Atresia 3. Lethal White in Paints D. Thromboembolism E. Herniation F. Colon Torsion G. Intussusception H. Volvulus I. Lipomy J. Rectal Prolapse L. Neoplasia VIII. Wounds and Their Management A. Types of Wounds 1. Open 2. Closed 3. Burns B. Tissue Repair 1. Inflammatory 2. Debridement 3. Repair 4. Maturation C. Factors Affecting Healing 1. Patient Condition 2. Movement 3. Infection 4. Drugs 5. Trauma D. Primary Closure E. Delayed Closure F. Open Wound Management IX. Navicular Disease (Sore Heal Syndrome) A. Possible Causes 1. Conformational 2. Genetic 3. Environmental 4. Nutritional 5. Occupational B. Diagnosis 1. Physical Signs 2. History 3. Radiographs C. Treatment 1. Drug Modalities 2. Shoeing 3. Nerving 4. Pasture Rest X. Lameness A. Foreleg Lameness 1. Ringbone 2. Sidebone(Quittor) 3. Osslets 4. Epiphysitis 5. Bucked Shins 6. Tendonitis B. Rear Leg Lameness 1. Pelvic 2. Patellar (Stifle) 3. Osteochondritis Dessecans (OCD) 4. Tarsal (Hock) Spavin 5. Stringhalt 6. Fibrotic/Ossifying Myopathy 7. Azoturia/Myositis XI. Laminitis A. Causes 1. Endotoxemia 2. Infectious/Chemical 3. Mechanical B. Diagnosis 1. Acute vs. Chronic 2. Rotation vs. Sinkers 3. Radiographs C. Treatment 1. Drugs 2. Mechanical D. Prognosis XII. Stallion and Mare Management A. Infertility in the Mare 1. Vaginitis 2. Cervicitis 3. Metritis 4. Developmental Abnormalities B. Infertility in the Stallion 1. Psychological Causes 2. Physical XIII. Foaling A. Management 1. Indications 2. Dystocia/Complications B. Care of the Neonate 1. Umbilical Care 2. Colostrum Intake 3. Meconium Passage

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