Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.
| Credit Points: | 12.50 |
| Level: | 3 (Undergraduate) |
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011: Year Long, Parkville - Taught on campus. | Pre-teaching Period Start | not applicable | | Teaching Period | not applicable | | Assessment Period End | not applicable | | Last date to Self-Enrol | not applicable | | Census Date | not applicable | | Last date to Withdraw without fail | not applicable |
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Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. |
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: Lectures: 69 hours. Practicals: 39 hours.
Total Time Commitment: 170 hours |
| Prerequisites: | Successful completion of all subjects in Year 2 of Bachelor of Veterinary Science course |
| Corequisites: | Students must enrol in the following subjects: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: |
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | Years 1 and 2 (Semesters 1-4) of the BVSc course. |
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None |
| Core Participation Requirements: |
Prospective students are advised to familiarise themselves with the Faculty's Academic Requirements Statement http://www.vet.unimelb.edu.au/docs/CoreParticipationReqs.pdf |
| Subject Overview: |
Description:
- Examination, diagnosis and treatment of horses with:
- lameness, including foals with limb abnormalities;
- respiratory diseases;
- gastrointestinal diseases;
- injury management;
- metabolic problems;
- neurological diseases;
- cardiovascular diseases;
- urinary tract diseases,;
- ocular diseases;
- dermatological disorders;
- reproductive disorders;
- 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.
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| Objectives: |
Students completing Horses should have a sound knowledge of:
- the common equine diseases and diagnostic procedures;
- how to conduct a thorough and logical clinical investigation, based on the presenting sign(s), interpret the findings and arrive at a reasonable diagnosis;
- how to provide adequate treatment for all problems commonly encountered in equines;
- how to castrate a horse competently;
- how to implement all common disease prevention strategies;
- exotic and recently introduced equine infectious diseases and how to deal with a suspected case of same;
- how to complete an appropriate pre-purchase or insurance examination and certificate; and
- how to discuss cases with colleagues using precise and concise veterinary nomenclature
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| Assessment: |
- One 2-hour written paper at the end of Semester 1 (45%)
- Equine practical examination before the intra-semester break (10%)
- One 2-hour written paper at the end of Semester 2 (45%)
Students are required to pass the written papers on aggregate mark and the practical examination per se
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| Prescribed Texts: | None |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Related Course(s): |
Bachelor of Veterinary Science(PV)
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