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  "college": "victor-valley-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Agriculture and Natural Resources",
  "id": "agriculture-and-natural-resources--equine-science-specialist-ca",
  "name": "Equine Science Specialist",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "agriculture-and-natural-resources",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.vvc.edu/degrees-certificates/agriculture-natural-resources/equine-science-specialist-ca/",
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      "markdown": "**State Control Number:** 38850  \n**Program Code:** AGNR.ESS.CA  \n**Program Length:** 10 months  \n**Approved for Federal Financial Aid:** No\n\nThis certificate focuses on basic husbandry, preventative care and veterinary technology in horses. The anatomy and physiology of the horse is studied in comparison to other farm animals to give the student a picture of the need for specialized animal husbandry in the horse. Skills in basic health care, Radiology, Ultrasound, Endoscopy, Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer technology are emphasized. Preparation for careers in Equine production and breeding, education, training and health care."
    },
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      "markdown": "### Requirements"
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          "text": "Required Courses"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "AGNR 100",
          "title": "General Animal Science",
          "units": "3.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AGNR 102",
          "title": "Equine Science",
          "units": "4.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AGNR 105",
          "title": "Equine Health",
          "units": "3.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AGNR 106",
          "title": "Veterinary Terminology and Technology",
          "units": "3.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "13"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Program Map\n\n#### Suggested Plan of Study\n\nCareer, salary, and labor market data information."
    }
  ]
}