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Equine Diseases

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Course
Date of Publication
May 8, 2025
Price
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Overview

Diseases in horses can spread rapidly, posing significant risks to herd health. This 1.5-hour self-paced course is designed to help horse owners and professionals identify, prevent, and manage common equine diseases. Covering both viral and bacterial infections, the course emphasizes the importance of routine vaccinations and effective biosecurity practices. By understanding how to spot and control these diseases, participants can reduce risks and ensure the well-being of their horses. Enroll today to protect your equine partners and enhance your knowledge.

Course Information

Diseases in horses can spread rapidly, posing significant risks to both animals and operations. Knowing what to look for-and how to respond-can make all the difference.

This self-paced course covers the most common infectious diseases affecting U.S. horses and provides essential tools to reduce risk. You'll learn how to identify symptoms early, prevent illness, and establish effective daily care routines.

Designed for horse owners, managers, and horse enthusiasts, this course offers clear, expert guidance that can be applied immediately.

What You'll Learn:

  • How to identify high-risk equine diseases early
  • Best practices for preventing the spread of illness
  • Accessing veterinarian and Extension resources for equine health management

Course Length

This course will take approximately 1.5 hours to finish.

Complete it at your own pace in AgriLife Learn. Your progress is saved as you go.

Enroll today and learn how to keep your horses disease-free!

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