AGEQ 2373 - INTRODUCTION TO EQUINE VETERINARYTECHNOLOGY
Basic concepts of equine veterinary care will be taught. The course will be a survey of equine veterinary medicine from the physical exam to medical terminology, preventive medicine and pharmacology as well as basic principles of alternative therapies, diagnostic imagery, medical records and client communication.
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
Calculate correct drug dosage for frequently used equine pharmaceuticals
Design a vaccination protocol for different types of equine operations
Identify anatomic parts of the equine patient in medical terminology
Interpret clinical pathology results
Explain proper restraint methods of an equine patient for various veterinary procedures
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 32.0
Lab hours: 32.0
Prerequisites:
• AGEQ 1411 - EQUINE SCIENCE I
• AGEQ 2311 - EQUINE SCIENCE II