VSC461 Clinical Rotation 3 - Dairy Cattle Practice (8)
Abstract
A 3 week supervised clinical rotation in a dairy 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 and surgery and the practice of herd medicine to a standard acceptable for a new graduate in veterinary science. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Session 1 | On Campus | Wagga Wagga Campus | Session 2 | On Campus | Wagga Wagga Campus | Session 3 | On Campus | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VSC461
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictionsBachelor of Veterinary Science,
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science, Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) Students only |
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Prerequisite(s) |
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VSC415 and VSC426 and VSC427 and VSC450 and VSC451 and VSC453 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to discuss and perform a complete clinical examination of the bovine and subsequently identify a diagnosis or prioritise a list of differential diagnoses;
- be able to formulate a diagnostic and treatment/management plan for the common veterinary conditions of dairy cattle;
- be able to perform where appropriate, or observe, and discuss common diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical procedures relevant to dairy practice;
- be able to communicate effectively with clients and practice staff;
- be able to demonstrate a depth of understanding of the management of clinical cases in discussions with veterinary staff of the practice;
- be able to work cooperatively with all members of the staff in the practice;
- be able to describe approaches to investigations of veterinary problems which affect dairy cattle at the herd level, including those of nutritional, infective, metabolic or management related aetiologies;
- be able to provide advice or recommend action to alleviate disease or production limiting problems in dairy cases;
- be able to apply sound epidemiological and economic principles to the management of veterinary problems in dairy cases;
- be able to use and analyse computer software to assist in the nutritional and/or reproductive management of dairy herds;
- be able to prepare written reports on cases which are well researched and demonstrate a deep understanding of the veterinary issues involved;
- be able to synthesise information from a variety of sources and present findings in written and/or oral form;
- be able to demonstrate appropriate time management and organisational skills to permit completion of clinical and assessment responsibilities.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Cattle medicine
- Cattle surgery
- Epidemiology
- Dairy cattle management, husbandry & production
- Farm level economics
- Communication
- Pharmacology, including residues in food-producing animals
- Clinical pathology and microbiology
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Work Place LearningThis subject contains a Compulsory Workplace Learning component of 15 days duration.
Students have to attend Dairy Cattle Practices for these rotations
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Specialised Resources
Students have to provide own travel and accommodation to attend these rotations.
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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.