Title: Research common equine diseases.
Course: Equine Science, Advanced (18104-II) > Section: Performing Basic Care Procedures

Research should include the causes, methods of transmission, symptoms, treatments, and prevention of common diseases and conditions.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Which diseases have available vaccinations?
- Which vaccinations are not very effective in the prevention of disease? Why?
- Which diseases are caused by bacteria, and which are caused by viruses?
- Which diseases can be fatal?
- What are the regulations for transporting a horse or participating in an equine event in relation to the Coggins test?
- What types of colic affect horses?
- What are the types of disease reservoirs?