Title: Define terms associated with horse health and disease prevention.
Course: Equine Science (18104-I) > Section: Maintaining Health and Preventing Disease

Definitions should include

- infectious disease
  - bacterial infection
  - viral infection
  - fungal infection
  - zoonoses
  - vector borne diseases
- noninfectious disease
- vaccinations
- traceability
- biosecurity
- Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the differences among infectious, noninfectious, and contagious diseases?
- What measures should be taken to limit the spread of diseases among horses?
- What are the differences in the treatments of bacterial, viral, and fungal infections?
- What types of vaccinations are available (e.g., modified live, killed, recombinant, toxoids)?
- Why is a knowledge of zoonotic diseases in horses important?