Information Package / Course Catalogue
Lameness Examination in Horse
Course Code: VCR557
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To gain advanced knowledge and skills on lamemess examination in horses

Course Content

Diagnose and treatment of foreign body disorders in cattle

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.1. Recognizes the horse’s abnormal gait
2.2. Knows Diseases that may causes lameness.
3.3. Disease that causes lameness in the appropriate diagnosis and treatment methods and apply them
4.To learn knowledge and propose suggestions on the area.
5.To find out and use resources about the profession in the area.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Auer J, Stick J. Equine Surgery. 3rd Edition, Saunders, Missouri, 2006
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The importance of lameness
Week 2 - Theoretical
Anatomy and biomechanics of the foot
Week 3 - Theoretical
Nail Care, health, and inspection
Week 4 - Theoretical
Evaluation of the walk-1
Week 5 - Theoretical
Evaluation of the walk-2
Week 6 - Theoretical
Equine Leg conformation
Week 7 - Theoretical
Failure due to posture, gait disturbances-1
Week 8 - Theoretical
Failure due to posture, gait disturbances--2
Week 9 - Intermediate Exam
Mid-term exam, diagnostic anesthesia-1
Week 10 - Theoretical
diagnostic anesthesia-2
Week 11 - Theoretical
diagnostic anesthesia-3
Week 12 - Theoretical
Basic knowledge of shoe-1
Week 13 - Theoretical
Basic knowledge of shoe-2
Week 14 - Theoretical
Shoe applications by diseases
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment1415
Individual Work140114
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)97
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
5
5
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
1
4
2
1
1
3
1
3
1
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
1
4
2
1
1
3
1
3
1
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026