VSC462 Clinical Rotation 4 - Beef Cattle Practice (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Animal and Vet Science (ANVET)Animal and Vet Science (ANVET)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
A 3 week supervised clinical rotation in a beef cattle practice affiliated with the University.
Students will participate in the clinical procedures of the practice under supervision of a veterinary clinician. The rotation provides the opportunity to further develop skills and knowledge in cattle medicine, surgery, reproduction and obstetrics and the practice of herd medicine to a standard acceptable for a new graduate in veterinary science.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga | Session 2 |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga | Session 3 |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VSC462
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
VSC415 and VSC426 and VSC427 and VSC450 and VSC451 and VSC453
Enrolment restrictions:
Bachelor of Veterinary Science
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology /Bachelor of Veterinary Science.
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) students only
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to describe the role of veterinarians working in beef cattle practice
- be able to describe the major constraints on beef cattle production
- be able to describe the range of production systems and husbandry decisions made by beef cattle producers
- be able to communicate effectively with beef cattle producers
- be able to provide veterinary services to clients for a wide range of domestic animal species
- be able to perform clinical examinations of beef cattle
- be able to perform bull soundness (reproductive) examinations
- be able to perform the full range of common diagnostic and therapeutic procedures commonly required in beef cattle practice, including dystocia management
- be able to describe the role of veterinary practitioners in rural communities to represent the veterinary profession through activities outside those associated with veterinary practice
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Animal production
Veterinary reproduction
Veterinary obstetrics
Veterinary surgery
Veterinary medicine
Communication skills
Workplace Learning
This subject contains a Workplace Learning component. Please contact the subject coordinator for further information.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.