Protection of the Health and Welfare of Equids

Course Syllabus
Lectures:
- Use of horses in sports and principles of equine breeding (2 hours)
- Knowledge and application of hygiene standards for cleaning and maintaining the safety of facilities used for the breeding, housing, or care of equids (e.g., cleaning and disinfecting boxes, surfaces, drinkers, feeders, paddocks, etc.) (2 hours)
- Understanding management errors (stabling, feeding, management, training, transport, etc.) that can predispose to common diseases (2 hours)
- Identification of early signs of illness in breeding facilities, stables, or shelters, in order to plan and organize activities to support other professional figures (2 hours)
- Proper containment of equids in various operational situations (2 hours)
- Correct application of feeding, medicating, and other procedures for equids with special needs due to illness, in support and collaboration with other professionals (2 hours)
- Knowledge of regulations related to the possession of drugs in stables, breeding farms, and training centers (2 hours)
- Basic first aid in waiting for veterinary intervention (2 hours)
Practice:
- The practice will be conducted in small groups, with each group presenting a specific topic or simulating field situations. These practices will test communication skills, using scientifically accurate terminology. Other students will be required to critically discuss the presented material and interact scientifically with their peers.