Description
Monitor if the animal travels in a regular and sound manner on all four feet. Identify lameness and act accordingly and under veterinarian instructions.
Alternative labels
diagnose if a horse is lame
assessing if a horse is lame
diagnosing lameness in horses
diagnosing if a horse is lame
horse lameness assessing
horse lameness diagnosing
diagnose lameness in horses
lameness in horses diagnosing
lameness in horses assessing
assess if a horse is lame
assessing lameness in horses
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Assess lameness in horses is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Optional skill
Assess lameness in horses is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Equine worker: Equine workers provide caring activities for horses and ponies.
Groom: Grooms provide practical daily horse care to ensure the horses health, welfare and safety.
They take part in exercising horses, cleaning and maintaining the stables, buildings and territory.
References
- Assess lameness in horses – ESCO