Equine Lameness

VETS9023

At the end of this Unit of Study students will: Be able to perform a thorough lameness examination; including assessment of conformation, gait analysis, palpation, manipulation, and local analgesic techniques; Have a detailed understanding of the history, signalment, presenting signs, physical examination findings, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of the common causes of equine lameness in Australasia; Have a basic understanding of the principles of podiatry as they apply to equine lameness.

Unit of study details

Unit of study level: Postgraduate

Credit points: 6

Commencing semesters: 1, 2

Further unit of study information

Unit of study handbook: VETS9023

Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships

Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates

Available for study abroad and exchange: No

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