Title: (Optional) Identify common equine diseases and disorders and their treatments.
Course: Livestock Production Management (18301-II) > Section: Exploring Equine Production

Identification should include

- colic
- founder
- equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM)
- heaves
- navicular syndrome
- botulism
- equine herpesvirus (EHV)
- Coggins testing
- parasites
- West Nile virus.

Teacher Resources:

- Hippology CDE, Virginia FFA
- The Horse, Oklahoma State University

Process/Skill Questions:

- What equine diseases are commonly found in the local area?
- What are the most common causes of death in horses?
- What is the importance of a Coggins test? What does it detect?