Equine Behaviour from a Veterinary Nursing Perspective

Dr Hannah Donovan BSc (Hons) BVM&S MVetSci MSc (Clinical Animal Behaviour) MRCVS CCAB, Donovan Veterinary Behaviour Practice | EC2022

55 minute video - Certificated at 1 hour of CPD

This presentation will cover the following key learning points:

• Equine Behaviour – Body Language and Interpretation. This section aims to offer tools for understanding and interpreting what emotions our equine patients may be experiencing by observing their behaviour.
• How do we deal with these situations? What can we do to keep everybody safe and facilitate handling of a “difficult” horse? Some hints and tips for improving the experience of the situation.
• What can we do to help these individuals in the future? How can we change the horse’s perspective of these situations? Providing some tools for teaching owners how to help prepare their horses for veterinary care.