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Illness & Injuries

Illness & Injuries. This presentation has been produced by Ausintec Academy (Study Horses .com) for purpose of Educational Training. It is not for sale and may not be used or reproduced without prior written permission from the Director of Ausintec Academy. Illness and Injuries Overview.

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Illness & Injuries

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  1. Illness & Injuries This presentation has been produced by Ausintec Academy (Study Horses .com) for purpose of Educational Training. It is not for sale and may not be used or reproduced without prior written permission from the Director of Ausintec Academy

  2. Illness and Injuries Overview • Allergic Reactions • Hoof Ailments • Colic • Botulism • Strangles • Equine Influenza • Epistaxis • Piroplasmosis • Azoturia • Wounds • Bowed Tendons • Splints • Other Signs of Ill-Health

  3. Allergic Reactions Welts & abnormal fluid-filled swellings

  4. Hoof Ailments Nail Bind/Hoof Prick Abscesses Quarter crack/ Sand crack

  5. Hoof Ailments Laminitis/Founder Pedal bone Rotation- The white lines should be parallel

  6. Colic Signs include rolling, kicking at their belly, looking at their flank

  7. Colic Signs include stretching, nudging belly, pawing or striking

  8. Botulism

  9. Strangles Signs include large swelling in throat region, nasal discharge, abscess under jaw

  10. Equine Influenza

  11. Epistaxis

  12. Piroplasmosis

  13. Azoturia Signs include rigid muscles and stiffness, dark coloured urine, sweating, loss of gait, increased vital signs

  14. Wounds Lacerations/Tears Punctures Cuts/Incisions

  15. Wounds Abrasion/Graze Sores

  16. Bowed Tendons An old bowed tendon injury. Note the convex curve of the leg.

  17. Splints

  18. Other Signs of Ill-Health Weaving Bars on stalls to minimise weaving

  19. Weaving Video

  20. Other Signs of Ill-Health (cont.) Wind-sucking/ Cribbing/Crib Biting Worn incisor teeth Preventative collar

  21. For more information see your course workbook

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