Equine Diseases
- Type
- Course
- Date of Publication
- May 8, 2025
- Price
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Overview
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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