Course Overview
Implementing biosecurity procedures on a farm will help reduce the exposure of horses to disease. Biosecurity management includes establishing a preventative health-care program that incorporates practicing strategic vaccination and parasite control and keeping thorough health records. Biosecurity also includes knowing how diseases can be spread in the environment and through both direct and indirect contact with people, animals, and equipment. This course explores different biosecurity practices and examines your horse's risks of contracting a disease based on their environment, management, and travel.
This course consists of an overview and informative topics including pictures and short video clips. It is estimated to take 1 hour to complete the course.
Course Format
This self-paced online course provides participants with six months of access to all course materials starting from the registration date.
Price
FREE
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of each course, participants receive a downloadable certificate of completion. This course is not eligible for university credit.
Course Outline
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Protocol for Equine
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Protocol for Visitors
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Wildlife and Insect Control
Key Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Explain the basic principles of equine nutrition and how they support horse health and performance
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Identify key factors that influence a horse’s dietary needs and feeding management practices
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Apply responsible feeding practices to promote long‑term horse health
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Recognize how equine, visitor, wildlife, and insect management protocols can support overall horse well‑being
Questions
For general questions about course access, course content, etc. please email msue.online@msu.edu. Questions relating to the registration process can be directed to the MSU IT Help Desk at 517-432-6200 which is available from 7am to 7pm Monday through Friday except for University holidays.
Course Instructor: Dr. Christine Skelly
The Biosecurity for Horses course is based on the knowledge of equine experts at Michigan State University and nationally recognized equine professionals. For questions regarding this course, please contact Dr. Christine Skelly at skellych@msu.edu.
