Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Veterinary Science (Volume 4 page 250)
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Year 4 Veterinary Science.
Coordinator: Professor V P Studdert.
Contact: 51 hours of lectures.
Timetable: Double semester.
Objectives:
Students completing this subject should:
- possess the essential information on diseases of small animals on which to approach a diagnosis based on epidemiology and clinical signs in an individual animal or group of animals;
- be able to interpret and utilise the results of laboratory tests in making a diagnosis;
- be able to devise appropriate forms of therapy or management;
- be able to devise strategies for prevention and control of disease in small animals;
- be aware of the public health implications of zoonoses of pet animals; and
- be aware of disease prevention for laboratory animals and animal welfare issues in research and the community.
Content:
Infectious diseases; clinical signs, treatment, management and immunisation strategies; public health aspects. Diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular, haemopoietic, neurological and nutritional diseases; biological and chemical intoxications. Dermatology. Perinatal medicine. Animal welfare and human companion animal bond. Laboratory animal medicine. Greyhound medicine and surgery.
Assessment:
A 3-hour written examination and two 20-minutes oral examinations in the examination period of the final clinical year.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Veterinary Science (Volume 4 page 250)
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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