Information Package / Course Catalogue
Examinations of Lameness in Horses
Course Code: VCR665
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Provide knowledge and skills about the examination of lameness in horses

Course Content

The importance of lameness and ,Anatomy and biomechanics of the foot, Nail Care health and inspection ,Evaluation of the walk-1, Equine Leg conformation ,Failure due to posture gait disturbances-1 ,diagnostic anesthesia -1 ,Basic knowledge of shoe-1 ,Shoe applications-1 by diseases

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.1. Recognizes the horses of abnormal gait.
2.2. To know Diseases that may cause 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 and
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 Stop Walking on the Disorders-2
Week 9 - Theoretical
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
Seminar114115
Individual Work142028
Midterm Examination123124
Final Examination129130
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
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OÇ-1
5
5
4
4
4
4
2
4
3
4
4
3
OÇ-2
5
5
4
4
4
4
2
4
3
4
4
3
OÇ-3
5
5
4
4
4
4
2
4
3
4
4
3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026