Working with Horses in Agricultural Research Settings

This course provides training on working with horses in agricultural research settings.

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About this Course

This course offers an introduction to working with horses in agricultural research settings including the regulatory mandates and biological features of horses.

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Language Availability: English

Suggested Audiences: Animal Workers, IACUC Members, Investigators, Research Assistants, Staff

Organizational Subscription Price: Included in Animal Care and Use Core series, available as part of an organizational subscription package or for $675 per year/per site as a subscription add-on for government and non-profit organizations; $750 per year/per site as a subscription add-on for for-profit organizations
Independent Learner Price: $99 per person

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Course Content

Introduction to Working with Horses in Agricultural Settings

Introduces the Working with Horses in Agricultural Research Settings course.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 16660 (English)
Author(s): Jenny Kalishman, DVM, MS - University of Maryland School of Medicine; Sharon Shriver, PhD - Pennsylvania State University

Research Mandates

Discusses the research mandates and occupational health issues related to working with horses in an agricultural research setting.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 16661 (English)
Author(s): Jenny Kalishman, DVM, MS - University of Maryland School of Medicine; Sharon Shriver, PhD - Pennsylvania State University

Biological Features and Behavioral Characteristics

Describes the basic biological features and behavioral characteristics of horses.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 16662 (English)
Author(s): Jenny Kalishman, DVM, MS - University of Maryland School of Medicine; Sharon Shriver, PhD - Pennsylvania State University

Veterinary Care

Covers basic routine care and health management. It also describes signs of good health and abnormal behavioral, as well as common methods of confinement and restraint, blood collection, and drug administration.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 16663 (English)
Author(s): Jenny Kalishman, DVM, MS - University of Maryland School of Medicine; Sharon Shriver, PhD - Pennsylvania State University

Occupational Health Hazards and Zoonoses

Discusses the occupational health hazards associated with working with horses, as well as general auxiliary hazards pertaining to working in an agricultural facility. It also covers zoonotic diseases that can be passed from horses to people.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 16664 (English)
Author(s): Jenny Kalishman, DVM, MS - University of Maryland School of Medicine; Sharon Shriver, PhD - Pennsylvania State University

Euthanasia

Explains the appropriate methods of euthanasia for horses. It also lists the references that were used for the Working with Horses in Agricultural Research Settings course.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 16665 (English)
Author(s): Jenny Kalishman, DVM, MS - University of Maryland School of Medicine; Sharon Shriver, PhD - Pennsylvania State University


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