250-414 Clinical Sciences 14: Diseases and Preventive Medicine of Horses

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Subject Description

• aspects of the equine industry - terminology, insurance and purchase examinations, composition of the thoroughbred industry, identification of horses and veterinary roles at equine events;
• equine stud farm management and breeding;
• differential diagnosis of presenting signs - clinical and laboratory investigation of various signs in the horse to arrive at a specific diagnosis;
• treatment and/or management of diseases encountered in the horse;
• special considerations for the neonatal foal.

Assessment

A 3-hour written examination and two 20-minute oral examinations in the examination term of the final clinical year.