This subject aims to develop the knowledge and skills required for successful and economically-rational equine health management. The ability to recognise and evaluate problems early and determine the need for veterinary attention versus treatment by non-veterinary personnel is fundamental to such management. This subject is not designed to develop expert … For more content click the Read more button below.
This subject aims to develop the knowledge and skills required for successful and economically-rational equine health management. The ability to recognise and evaluate problems early and determine the need for veterinary attention versus treatment by non-veterinary personnel is fundamental to such management. This subject is not designed to develop expert diagnostic skills and does not equip students to prescribe treatments. Upon successful completion of this subject, students will be able to recognise the clinical signs of an ill horse, triage the significance of the presenting clinical problem, seek veterinary assistance when required, and appropriately manage the recovery of the horse. This subject develops the knowledge required for graduates to form a productive working partnership with an attending veterinarian in the health management of the horses under their care.
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.
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Learning resources
Prescribed - Book - Equine medicine, surgery and reproduction
Title:Equine medicine, surgery and reproduction
Resource requirement:Prescribed
Author/editor:Mair, T, Love, S, Schumacher, J, Smith, R & Frazer, G
Year:2013
Edition/volume:2nd edn
Publisher:Saunders/Elsevier
Career ready
Career focused:This subject contains career development learning or professional engagement opportunities
Work based learning (placement):Yes
Self sourced or Uni sourced placement:Uni sourced
Entire subject or partial subject:Partial subject
Total hours/days required:
36 hours
Location of work based learning:Metro
Work based learning additional requirements:
WIL Placement at Melbourne Polytechnic's Equine Facilities.
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Evaluate the health of a horse
2.
Explain the differences between passive and active immunity, and how this knowledge is applied when managing a horse's health
3.
Identify common equine diseases and explain their normal prevention and management procedures.
4.
Reflect upon one's own performance of procedures undertaken in the management of common equine health problems.
5.
Discuss legal and ethical responsibilities associated with equine health care
Requisite rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted into one of the following courses: Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing (SBVN) or Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology (SBATE)
