Companion Animal and Horse Lab

Course Number : ASI 107
Delivery Method : On Campus
Credits : 1
Performance :

Students successfully completing the course will be able to:

• List and describe potential career opportunities in the companion animal and equine industries.
• Discuss the use of companion animals and horses in society, their value and production
systems.
• Discuss basic identification characteristics for companion animals and horses.
• Outline an appropriate health, nutritional and management plan for companion animals and
horses.
• Demonstrate proper handling methods and discuss the important aspects of safety when working with companion animals and horses.

Outline :

Companion Animal
I. Perspective of the US and worldwide
companion animal industries
II. Animals used as pets and their benefit to
society
III. Career opportunities in the companion
animal field
IV. Introduction to popular breeds and species
V. Basic biology and management
VI. Diseases of companion animals
VII. Handling, training, and safety

Equine

I. Overview of the Equine Industry and
terminology
I. Methods of identification
II. Dominant US breeds and uses
III. Principles of selection
IV. Basic management concepts
V. Handling and safety

Evaluation : Hourly exams, quizzes, and lab practicals.
Reference Material : Companion Animal and Equine Science manuals.
Sequence : Primarily for first or second year students.
Instructor : R. Scott Beyer Jennifer (Minick) Bormann
Semester : Spring Fall
Pre-requirements : 261