Abstract

Production Animal Medicine 1 will be presented in a Problem Based Learning (PBL) format over four weeks based around case studies. It will present cases related to farm livestock, particularly illustrating the management of medical and/or surgical cases in the individual animal. This subject addresses in particular the integration of … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Case packages based on clinical practice in farm animals which will require study and application of farm animal medicine, surgery and production, with application of all pre- and para-clinical subjects.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
Be able to develop and refine the differential diagnoses associated with common presenting complaints in individual production animals;
2.
Be able to identify and explain the aetio-pathogenesis of common conditions of individual production animals;
3.
Be able to identify risk factors for the occurence of common conditions of individual production animals;
4.
Be able to apply and integrate literacy and numerical knowledge from the pre-clinical and para-clinical disciplines, along with best evidence, to prevent, diagnose and manage clinical and/or subclinical cases in individual production animals;
5.
Be able to integrate and act on information regarding client expectations, financial considerations, ethics, welfare and management specific to common scenarios in individual production animals; and
6.
Be able to demonstrate effective collaboration and communication with peers and staff.

Enrolment restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Veterinary Science
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)