Hrs: 9.00 – 5.00 M – F  |  1300172882  |  info@careerlinecourses.com

  |

Students

Want to chat?

Phone: 1300 172 882
Email: info@careerlinecourses.com

Social

Horse Care II: Equine Herd Health Management Online Course

100% Online Study

1-on-1 Tutor Support

Any Device, Any Time

Self Paced Study

This course provides a study of equine health management and disease prevention. Lessons will include discussions on the principles of disease and disease transmission, as well as normal health parameters and signs of disease in horses. Additional topics to be presented include common infectious diseases, considerations for effective vaccination programs, parasite control and management, digestive system disorders and miscellaneous diseases affecting the skin and respiratory system. The course concludes with discussions regarding wound management and first aid.

This is a stand-alone course that does not require a prerequisite and can be taken alongside Horse Care I (Introduction) and Horse Care III (Equine Nutrition).

Course Aims:

  • Analyse the feeding requirements and feeding techniques available for horse husbandry
  • Develop a stable management program for horses
  • Explain the management procedures necessary to fulfil the bedding requirements of horses
  • Explain the management and care of horses feet
  • Implement management procedures for the conditioning of horses
  • Describe the procedures used for managing the tack requirements of horses
  • Explain the management, including design and applications of facilities used in the horse industry

 

What will you learn in this horse health course?

1. Review of Horse Disease

    • Nature of Disease
    • Types of Disease
    • Disease Transmission
    • Limiting the Spread of Disease
    • Disease Resistance/Defense Mechanisms
    • Immune Response
    • Types of Immunity

2. Normal Health Parameters and Signs of Disease

    • Normal Health Parameters
    • Assessing Health Status
    • Body Condition Scoring
    • Disease Prevention and Control

3. Common Infectious Diseases

    • Impact of Infectious Diseases
    • Common Viral Diseases
    • Common Bacterial Diseases
    • Effective Vaccination Programs
    • Reportable/Notifiable Infectious Diseases

4. Parasite Management

    • Introduction to Parasites
    • Common External Parasites
    • Common Internal Parasites
    • Protozoa Parasites in the Horse
    • Parasite Control Program Goals
    • Use of Anthelmintics
    • General Management Recommendations

5. Digestive System Disorders

    • Review of the Equine Digestive Tract
    • General Signs of Digestive Disease
    • Disorders of the Digestive System
    • Disorders of the Mouth
    • Disorders of the Esophagus
    • Disorders of the Stomach
    • Disorders of the Small and Large Intestines
    • Diarrhea Management
    • Colic Management

6. Miscellaneous Diseases

    • Factors Contributing to Loss of Use
    • Structure and Function of the Skin
    • Disorders of the Skin
    • Function of the Respiratory System
    • Common Non-Infectious Respiratory Disorders
    • Eye Disorders
    • Endocrine Disorders

7. Wound Management and First Aid

    • Factors Influencing Risk of Injury
    • Goals of First Aid
    • Types of Wounds
    • Phases of Wound Healing
    • Factors Affecting Wound Healing
    • Wound Management
    • Wound Lavage
    • Bandaging
    • Treatment of Proud Flesh
    • General First Aid Recommendations

Enrol Now

Select your payment plan below. Complete checkout and we will then process your enrolment.

Clear

Course  Info

Additional information

Duration

Exam

Qualification

Tutor Support

Get a Free Info Pack
=

Course Details

Additional information

Duration

Exam

Qualification

Tutor Support

Flexibility You Need

We understand what you need. We offer flexible payment terms, flexible study options while giving you the structure to succeed.

1-on-1 Support

Our tutors are the best, handpicked not only for their expertise but for their passion to share and help others learn and grow.

Easy Study Schedule

Our courses are self paced. You set your own study schedule to fit around your life. Study from home on any device, at anytime!

F.A.Q's

Payment Options 

Weekly Payment Plan

Custom Plan
 
$ 17
13
Weekly Payments
  • Affordable
  • Pay over 12 Months
  • Pick your own start date

Pay Upfront & Save

Save and pay upfront using your Credit Card or PayPal
$ 595
00
Once only payment
  • Best value
  • Single payment
  • Pay by Credit Card or PayPal
Popular

Monthly Payment

Enjoy flexible payments via Credit Card or Paypal
$ 200 4 x Monthly Payments
  • Flexible payment plan
  • 4 easy payments
  • Interest free

Our Promise To You

There are a lot of options for online learning, and we’re glad that you’ve decided to look into Careerline.  We want to be your go-to learning spot, so we’ll make you these promises:

You’re never just a number. You’re a student with goals and challenges and we want to help you in any way we can.

Your goals matter. Whether you’re just starting a new hobby or trying to transform your career, your goal is important and it’s worth your time and our devoted attention.

When you reach out, we respond. You’re wondering right now, “Will they take my money and disappear?” When you join, you are part of the family. Need something? Just contact us and we’ll get right back to you. Have questions, concerns, or feedback about your learning? We love talking about learning, and we love talking to our customers, so we can’t wait for you to get in touch.

7 Day Refund if you are not satisfied.  If you are not satisfied with our service or content we will happily refund your money.  Terms & Conditions do apply.

Our Courses

First and foremost our courses are 100% online courses BUT they are still very practical!  You will learn many practical skills, do some research, field trips and much more.  

All learning is best done by doing, so our online courses are designed to give you the foundation knowledge you need and to get you out there and doing whatever it is that you love.  

This sets our students up for success. 

    • 100% Online
    • Practical 
    • Certificate issued on completion
    • 1-on-1 tutor support
    • Flexible payment options
    • Self paced study

Getting where you want to go with your studies and/or career, involves much more than just reading or watching a video.  Knowing how to learn, how to research and find out new information, how to judge if the source of information is any good and how to find out what is happening in your industry and creating a network are vitally important!  Our courses will help you do all that.

We have mini self assessment tests so that you can be the judge of how well you understand the material and then a set task where you will undertake some form of practical exercise.  But best of all is the one-on-one expert tutor feedback you get with each task you submit.  

Online study can by difficult but our tutors are there to help you every step of the way.  

 

Courses on devices
Courses on devices

First and foremost our courses are 100% online courses BUT they are still very practical!  You will learn many practical skills, do some research, field trips and much more.  

All learning is best done by doing, so our online courses are designed to give you the foundation knowledge you need and to get you out there and doing whatever it is that you love.  

This sets our students up for success. 

    • 100% Online
    • Practical 
    • Certificate issued on completion
    • 1-on-1 tutor support
    • Flexible payment options
    • Self paced study

Getting where you want to go with your studies and/or career, involves much more than just reading or watching a video.  Knowing how to learn, how to research and find out new information, how to judge if the source of information is any good and how to find out what is happening in your industry and creating a network are vitally important!  Our courses will help you do all that.

We have mini self assessment tests so that you can be the judge of how well you understand the material and then a set task where you will undertake some form of practical exercise.  But best of all is the one-on-one expert tutor feedback you get with each task you submit.  

Online study can by difficult but our tutors are there to help you every step of the way.  

 

Study at home 24/7

Access your study materials anytime, anywhere

Easy 7 day refunds

No questions asked 7 days refund (*as per Terms and Conditions)

Tutor Support

You'll know who your tutor is right from the start

100% Secure Checkout

PayPal / MasterCard / Visa