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VETS6406: Large Animal Clinics B
2025 unit information
The University Livestock Veterinary Service provides routine herd health and medicine services to dairy clients, and a 24-hour amulatory service to local livestock owners. This unit of study will be facilitated within this service through a two-week, livestock and ruminant health focused practical experience. Veterinary student interns will be expected to participate in all facets of the clinic activities. Practical experiences in this unit of study will encompass the further development of problemsolving skills, clinical knowledge and acumen, and technical and commuication skills relevant to conditions found in ruminant species, as wellas laboratory diagnostic and pathophysiological considerations. Practical work will also provide students with important knowledge and experience in dairy production and animal welfare, and in the relationship between ruminant health and food quality and safety relevant to human populations.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Science
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | School of Veterinary Science Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 3 |
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Prerequisites:
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VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 and VETS6301 and VETS6302 and VETS6303 and VETS6304 and VETS6305 and VETS6306 and VETS6307 and VETS6308 and VETS6309 and VETS6310 and VETS6311 and VETS6312 and VETS6313 and VETS6314 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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All content from Years 1, 2, and 3 of the DVM |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. conduct a thorough clinical examination of livestock species, identify problems, present appropriate differential diagnoses, formulate a diagnostic investigation and develop an appropriate treatment / management plan for the common diseases/disorders of livestock
- LO2. identify and manage safety risks while working on commercial livestock operations
- LO3. collect samples and data to monitor, investigate and interpret herd health and performance
- LO4. recall veterinary responsibilities regarding drug use in livestock and implement management strategies to minimise the risk of adverse reactions, drug residues, and inappropriate selection for antimicrobial resistance
- LO5. identify risk factors for compromised herd or flock health and biosecurity and formulate management strategies to mitigate these risks
- LO6. communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, and write professional medical records.
Unit availability
This section lists the session, attendance modes and locations the unit is available in. There is a unit outline for each of the unit availabilities, which gives you information about the unit including assessment details and a schedule of weekly activities.
The outline is published 2 weeks before the first day of teaching. You can look at previous outlines for a guide to the details of a unit.
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Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 1 2025
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Professional practice | Camden, Sydney |
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Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 2 2025
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Professional practice | Camden, Sydney |
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Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 3 2025
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Professional practice | Camden, Sydney |
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Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 4 2025
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Professional practice | Camden, Sydney |
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Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 5 2025
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Professional practice | Camden, Sydney |
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Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 6 2025
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Professional practice | Camden, Sydney |
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Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 1 2025
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Professional practice | Camden, Sydney |
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Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 2 2025
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Professional practice | Camden, Sydney |
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Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 3 2025
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Professional practice | Camden, Sydney |
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Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 4 2025
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Professional practice | Camden, Sydney |
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Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 5 2025
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Professional practice | Camden, Sydney |
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Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 6 2025
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Professional practice | Camden, Sydney |
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Modes of attendance (MoA)
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Important enrolment information
Additional advice
Two weeks of clinical practical experience in working with livestock, ruminant, and herd populations via the University Livestock Veterinary Service at Camden campus.
