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Overview
The Equine Welfare and Management course offered by Coursera in partnership with UC Davis will address horsemanship from a welfare perspective, within the context of “The Five Freedoms” of animal welfare.
Features
- We’ll explore equine physiology, behavior and basic needs including housing, nutrition, hygiene and disease management. You’ll learn how to perform basic tasks to assess the overall condition of the horse and identify problem areas.
- We’ll also examine the specialized needs of the equine athlete and the major responsibilities we as owners, handlers or competitors must assume in order to ensure the health and welfare of our equine companions.
- Finally, we’ll look several special topics in equine welfare including disaster planning and the international welfare efforts now in place to protect working horses and other equids in key industries such as racing, international competition, tourism and even mining. By the conclusion of the course, you will be well equipped to develop a comprehensive welfare plan for any horses in your care.
Programme Structure
Course structure:
- The Horse as Prey and Herd Animal
- Normal Equine Behavior
- Normal Behavior of Stabled Horses
- Normal Equine Social Behavior
- Recognize Problem Behaviors
- Strategies to Address Problem Behaviors
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 14 days
- 10 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Veterinary Medicine Animal Science View 10 other Short Courses in Animal Science in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Beginner level
- No previous experience necessary
- This course is aimed at learners, horse owners, and equine professionals who want to understand horse care, behavior, and welfare to ensure the health and well‑being of horses across different contexts.
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
Course is free for the first 7 days. After 7 days, the course can be accessed with the Coursera Plus Subscription
Funding
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