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Ambulatory equine medicine and pediatrics
Ambulatory equine medicine and pediatrics

This course takes a practical approach to the ambulatory medical management of horses, focusing on emergencies and field-based resolution. It covers periparturient emergencies, care of sick and orphaned foals, *Rhodococcus equi*, and common adult conditions such as colic, asthma, and wounds, providing criteria for diagnosis, initial treatment, and decision-making in the field.

Health and well-being
Ambulatory equine medicine and pediatrics
Health and well-being
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Description

This course offers a clinically applied approach to the ambulatory medical management of horses, focusing particularly on urgent situations and field-based resolution. It covers strategies for managing periparturient emergencies, as well as the fundamentals of recognizing, diagnosing, and providing initial care for sick foals. The course also delves into the nutritional and health management of orphaned foals and examines *Rhodococcus equi* infection, emphasizing early diagnosis, prevention, and rational treatment within production settings. Additionally, it analyzes common conditions in adult horses—such as equine asthma, colic, wounds, and other clinical emergencies—prioritizing their assessment and ambulatory treatment. Finally, the course presents practical criteria for decision-making, efficient resource use, and organizing a basic medical kit for field veterinary practice.

Course content

Childbirth emergencies - EQU140402140402205
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Recognition and diagnosis of the sick foal - EQU140402140402210
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Fundamentals of neonatal therapy - EQU140402140402215
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Artificial feeding of orphaned foals - EQU140402140402220
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Rhodococcus equi - EQU140402140402225
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Equine asthma - EQU140402140402230
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Outpatient emergencies in adults - EQU140402140402235
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Management of traumatic wounds - EQU140402140402240
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Challenge your knowledge of medicine and outpatient pediatrics. - EQU140402140402500
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