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to 1 credit hour. (Offered every
semester)
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing in the
Equine Business Management specialization
and appropriate level of skill relative to site
placement; the program director of Equine
Business Management has final approval of
all internship placements.
EQ 321
Equine Diseases and Injuries I
3 credits (CS/AS)
The student studies the theoretical and
practical aspects of disease and applies
this information to the study of
diseases of the horse. Recognition of
normality and degree of deviation from
normal are stressed along with
preventive medicine. The laboratory
sessions emphasize skills such as
measuring vital signs, recognizing
deviations from normal
behavior/attitude/measures of health
as well as skills such as administering
medications. (Offered fall term)
Students must pass with a “C” or better.
Prerequisite: SM 215 Equine Anatomy and
Physiology
EQ 322
Equine Diseases and Injuries II
3 credits (CS/AS)
A continuation of EQ 321 Equine
Disease & Injuries I, this course places
its emphasis on lameness encompassing
muscle, bone and joint disorders
associated with the performance horse,
as well as neurological disorders. The
discussion of treatment and prevention
is emphasized, as well as X-ray analysis.
The laboratory portion involves
analysis of actual and theoretical cases
to ensure the appropriate application of
knowledge gained through the
lectures/discussions. (Offered spring
term)
Prerequisite: EQ 321 Equine Diseases and
Injuries I
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EQ 323
Equine Reproductive
Management
3 credits (CS)
The theoretical and applied aspects of
the equine reproductive industry are
studied. Topics covered include mare
and stallion reproductive anatomy and
physiology, prenatal development,
foaling, neonatal care, reproductive
technologies including semen collection
and evaluation, artificial insemination,
cooled and frozen semen techniques,
record keeping and current breeding
management topics. Some practical
aspects of genetics and pedigree
selection may be included. This course
is the basis to the reproductive
management certificate and must be
taken prior to EQ 324, EQ 327 and
EQ 427. (Offered fall term)
EQ 324
Breeding Lab Management and
Design
1 credit (CS)
This course is a practical application
course centered on the breeding lab.
Students utilize the breeding lab at the
Equine Education Center to gain
knowledge of equipment, inventory
control, and budgetary aspects of this
field in the equine industry. Students
are required to complete a breeding lab
analysis culminating in a breeding lab
inventory project. (Offered spring term
alternate years)
Prerequisite: SM 215 Equine Anatomy and
Physiology, EQ 323 Equine Reproductive
Management
EQ 327
Breeding and Foaling
Management I
1 credit (CS)
This course is a practical application
course centered on the breeding of
horses and foaling of mares. Students