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This course will present in-depth information on the diseases and common emergency disorders of the horse. It will utilize basic concepts of anatomy and physiology, apply them to clinical situations that might arise in horses, and teach students how to effectively manage many of these health-related situations. A limited number of seats in the program are being made available to continuing education (non-matriculated) students.
Students will learn about “normal” thresholds, as well as problems associated with the major physical systems of the horse. Three exams and a group oral presentation will be part of the required course work. The course is recommended for equine enthusiasts with a medical interest, managers/owners of equine facilities, and students interested in medical science. Therefore you don't have to be an animal science major to take this class.
“Advanced Equine Health Care and Management” will be taught by Michael M. Fugaro, VMD, dACVS, a veterinarian and associate professor of equine studies at Centenary College and an adjunct professor at Rutgers. In order to enroll, students must have at least a high school diploma; it is recommended, but not required, that attendees have completed “Horse Management”, taught by Sarah Ralston, VMD, Ph.D., dACVN (offered each fall semester). If you register as a continuing education student you will receive 3.6 continuing education units, rather then undergraduate college credits.
Required Texts
The Complete Equine Veterinary Manual (2nd ed)., Pavord, T and Pavord M., 2005, David Charles.
An additional required text on Equine First Aid will be announced during the
semester. Students may purchase the texts independently or purchase them at
the Cook-Douglass Cooperative Bookstore, located on the Cook Campus in
New Brunswick.
- Read the Rutgers Press Release for this course: Rutgers Equine Science Center offers new advanced equine health care course
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