Ruminant Medicine
VETS9031
The objective of this course is to provide advanced training in ruminant medicine. The course is conducted in a clinical setting providing for hands on experience and development of problem solving skills. Students will be presented with a mixture of case material that ranges from health problems in individual animals to health and production problems that relate to specific herds or larger populations of livestock. The emphasis of the program is to develop an analytical approach to large animal medicine based on sound science, a systematic diagnostic approach and a thorough analysis of available data. The extension of this process is a transition from a reactive problem solving relationship with clients to a proactive involvement in decision making, design, implementation, and monitoring of livestock populations to promote animal health, production, and welfare. At the end of this Unit of Study, students will: Develop a detailed knowledge regarding the pathophysiology of common ruminant diseases; Develop a systematic approach to the diagnosis of ruminant diseases in individual animals and an understanding of the implications for the population at risk; Implement management and/or treatment protocols for common medical conditions in ruminants; Develop analytical skills to investigate health and performance in livestock production animal systems; Design, implement, and monitor management protocols to promote animal health, production, and welfare in livestock populations; Communicate effectively with clients regarding individual animal and herd management; Communicate effectively, orally and through appropriate sources of veterinary literature, with fellow veterinarians within the University and wider veterinary community; Work effectively individually and as part of a team, including provision of support and advice to junior and senior colleagues; Ability to adapt to an environment of change and make decisions and act accordingly in unpredictable circumstances that might be encountered in a veterinary referral centre.
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: VETS9031
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: No