North Shropshire College

As an equine registered veterinary nurse (RVN), it is essential to understand the fundamental welfare, health, and husbandry requirements for equine patients. This chapter includes information on welfare legislation, housing, nutrition, exercise, grooming, dental care, vaccinations, parasite control, breeds and markings, passports requirements and exports, handling and restraint, transport techniques, and equine behaviour,. The information in this chapter is an important foundation to developing and delivering a high standard of individualised nursing care to equine patients.