Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Veterinary Science (Volume 4 page 251)
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Year 4 Veterinary Science.
Coordinator: Dr I Beveridge.
Contact: 13 hours of lectures. (Term 3. )
Objectives:
Students completing this subject should:
- be familiar with the various groups of Australian mammals;
- possess the essential information to be able to clinically examine and make a diagnosis of disease in non-domestic mammals;
- understand specific features of the husbandry of these animals as they relate to disease prevention and the management of clinically ill animals;
- be familiar with the legislation governing protected animals, particularly legislation with specific veterinary involvement;
- be familiar with the husbandry, clinical examination and the principal diseases of reptiles; and
- be familiar with the principal features of the management of farmed and aquarium fish, be able to carry out a clinical examination, diagnose and treat specific diseases of fish.
Content:
The role of veterinary surgeon in the area of wildlife work. Characteristic anatomical features of various groups of native mammals. Diseases and husbandry of marsupials including orphans; bats, pinnipeds; exotic (zoo) mammals; reptiles. Veterinary role in regulatory activities and wildlife disasters. Diseases of fish.
Assessment:
A 1-hour written examination in the final clinical year.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Veterinary Science (Volume 4 page 251)
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