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课程名称：马匹福利与管理 概述：该独特课程由世界知名的加利福尼亚大学戴维斯分校兽医学院的兽医开发，旨在以福利的视角探讨驯马术，围绕动物福利的“五个自由”进行讨论。课程将探索马的生理、行为及基本需求，包括住房、营养、卫生和疾病管理。学员将学习如何执行基本的任务，以评估马匹的整体状况和识别问题领域。课程还将审视马术运动员的特殊需求以及作为主人、驯养者或竞争者所必须承担的主要责任，以确保马匹的健康和福利。最后，我们将讨论马匹福利的若干特殊议题，包括灾难规划及国际福利工作的现状，这些工作旨在保护在赛马、国际比赛、旅游及采矿等关键产业中工作的马匹和其他马科动物。在课程结束时，学员将能够为所照顾的马匹制定全面的福利计划。 大纲： 1. 正常马匹：基本生理 - 学习马匹正常健康的参数，测量生命体征并根据品种和个体识别正常范围。 2. 维持良好水分与营养 - 讨论马匹的水分需求、管理需求和防止脱水的知识，同时制定适合马匹的营养计划。 3. 提供适当的护理和安全环境 - 识别五个自由中的“免于不适”，分析创造安全环境的重要性及应急准备的步骤。 4. 评估健康状况，预防常见疾病和伤害 - 讨论马匹常见的伤害和疾病，识别健康马匹的特征，准备疫苗接种计划。 5. 正常与异常的马匹行为 - 讨论马匹的正常与异常行为，识别心理如何影响行为，理解马匹社交层级和纠正策略。 6. 人与马的互动与马匹福利 - 认识我们的特殊责任，讨论年长与不被需要的马匹问题，并分析可引发恐惧的因素。 通过本课程，学员将获得丰富的知识和技能，以提升马匹的福利和管理水平。
Name:The Normal Horse: Basic Physiology
Description:In this module, you will be able to identify the parameters of normal health in a horse. You will be able to measure a horse’s vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and capillary refill time, or CRT. You will be able recognize ranges of what are considered normal vital signs for the species, breed and individual horse. You will be able to monitor these normals over time to detect changes and alert a veterinarian to a problem.
Name:Maintaining Good Hydration and Nutrition
Description:In this module, you will be able to discuss the water needs of a the horse. You will be able to manage and meet those needs in a variety of situations. You will be able to discuss dehydration and be able to test for a horse's level of hydration. You will be able to properly assess hydration status and will have some knowledge of ways to prevent and react to dehydration. You will be able to identify essential parts of a horse's digestive system. You will be able to discuss the characteristics of a horse's digestive system and be able to develop a nutritional plan suitable for your horse. You will be able to successfully communicate with your veterinarian about your horse's water and nutrition needs.
Name:Providing Proper Care and a Safe Environment
Description:In this module, you will be able to discuss proper husbandry for your horse. You will be able to identify the second of the five freedoms – freedom from discomfort. You will be able to recognize the importance of creating a proper and safe environment. You will also be able to analyze best practices for proper flooring, bedding, footing, exercise, and safety for both you and your horse. You will be able to review the steps needed for emergency preparedness, evacuation, and rescue situations. You will be able to develop a safety plan utilizing the standards of care for your facility.
Name:Assess Fitness, Prevent Common Diseases and Injuries
Description:In this module, you will be able to discuss common injuries and diseases that can afflict horses. You will be able to identify the characteristics of the fit horse and the impact of fitness in injury prevention. You will be able to recognize common symptoms of illness, discomfort, and pain and the importance of hoof and dental care. You will be able to review common fly management and deworming practices. You will be able to prepare a vaccination plan for disease prevention.
Name:Normal and Abnormal Equine Behaviors
Description:In this module, you will be able to discuss normal and abnormal equine behavior. You will be able to identify how equine psychology shapes equine behavior. You will also be able to distinguish the cues horses use to communicate with each other. You will be able to recognize the importance of reading their physical and mental state of mind. You will be able to describe equine social hierarchies. You will be able to identify common abnormal behaviors and corrective strategies.
Name:Human - Equine Interaction and Equine Welfare
Description:In this module, you will be able to discuss the human-equine interaction. You will be able to recognize the special responsibilities we have towards equine athletes, working equines, and performance horses. You will also be able to understand how best to care for older horses and describe issues associated with older and unwanted horses. You will discuss the issues of unwanted and rescue horses and international welfare issues. You will analyze factors that can induce fear in horses and explain stressors on competition and working horses.
This unique course was developed by veterinarians at the world-renowned University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. The course will address horsemanship from a welfare perspective, within the context of “The Five Freedoms” of animal welfare. 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.
