Section 1 – Introduction to Infectious, Contagious Zoonotic, and Reportable Diseases
Upon completion of this course content, the student will be able to…
- Define what is meant by an infectious disease and provide a few examples
- Describe common routes of disease transmission
- Identify clinical signs during routine chiropractic presentations that may be indicative of infectious disease processes
- List common infectious diseases in horses, dogs, and cats in Colorado
- Discuss the risks of contagious diseases
- Describe the importance of zoonotic diseases
- Explain the need for reporting infectious or zoonotic diseases
- Implement biosecurity measures to limit the spread of infectious disease agents
- Discuss the importance of a safe work environment for both people and pets
Clips
- Introduction
- Infectious disease
- Contagious disease
- Zoonotic disease
- Reportable disease
- Biosecurity and prevention
Section 2 – Infectious, Contagious, Zoonotic and Reportable Diseases in Horses (Part 1)
Upon completion of this course content, the student will be able to…
- List infectious diseases that produce acute neurologic disease in horses
- Describe the pathogenesis of rabies, equine herpesvirus, and West Nile virus
- Recognize early indicators and clinical signs of infectious diseases in horses
- Describe the three disease processes associated with equine herpesvirus
- Identify clinical signs indicative of acute respiratory or neurologic disease in horses
- Describe the route of infection for West Nile virus in horses and humans
- Implement biosecurity procedures needed to keep animals and people safe from infections
- Effectively clean and disinfect your equipment and office to reduce the spread of infectious diseases
- Provide indications for reporting infectious diseases to the attending veterinarian or State veterinarian
Clips
- Introduction
- Equine herpesvirus
- West Nile virus
- Rabies
Section 3 – Infectious, Contagious, Zoonotic and Reportable Diseases in Horses (Part 2)
Upon completion of this course content, the student will be able to…
- Describe the clinical signs associated with acute respiratory disease in horses
- Initiate reporting of infectious respiratory diseases to the attending veterinarian or State Veterinarian
- Implement biosecurity measures needed to limit the spread of equine influenza to other horses
- Identify clinical signs associated with strangles (Streptococcus equi)
- Recognize the importance of evaluating horses for lymph node enlargement
- Discuss the role of fly control as it pertains to infectious diseases
- Exercise caution when doing oral examinations in horses
- Prevent other animal infections during or after a chiropractic evaluation
- Identify oral lesions associated with vesicular stomatitis in horses
- Recognize the importance of doing a full-body examination
- Observe changes at the coronary band in horses presented for lameness
- List common reportable diseases in horses living in Colorado
- Identify infectious diseases that present as acute neurologic disorders and acute respiratory infections in horses
- Describe disease risk factors associated with age, seasons of the year, and the presence of insect vectors
- Know what personal protective equipment is advisable to prevent the spread of infectious diseases
Clips
- Introduction
- Equine influenza
- Strangles
- Vesicular stomatitis
