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Horses

  • VETS30020
  • Contact Hours: Lectures: 69 hours. Practicals: 39 hours.
    Total Time Commitment: 170 hours
  • 12.50
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Description: Examination, diagnosis and treatment of horses with: <br/>- lameness, including foals with limb abnormalities;<br/>- respiratory diseases;<br/>- gastrointestinal diseases; <br/>- injury management; <br/>- metabolic problems;<br/>- neurological diseases;<br/>- cardiovascular diseases;<br/>- urinary tract diseases,;<br/>- ocular diseases; <br/>- dermatological disorders; <br/>- reproductive disorders;<br/>- generalised problems. Special considerations for foals and heavy breeds. Exotic and recently introduced equine diseases and their associated risk factors. Routine procedures used to optimise Thoroughbred stud reproductive performance. Equine castration. -- Course Website

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all subjects in Year 2 of Bachelor of Veterinary Science course



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