MED SC-V 570 — ANIMAL HEALTH HISTORY RESTRAINT AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

1 credit.

Introduces use of the problem oriented medical record concepts, history taking, physical examination and basic restraint, and diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in large and small domestic animals.

MED SC-V 576 — SMALL ANIMAL EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE I

1 credit.

Introduction to to various topics of emergency and critical care medicine.

MED SC-V 577 — SMALL ANIMAL EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE II

1 credit.

Cover various topics in emergency and critical care medicine. Several areas of emergency and critical care medicine will be presented.

MED SC-V 625 — VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC TECHNIQUES

0-1 credits.

Formal laboratory instruction. Detailed examination techniques and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relevant to veterinary procedures on all species of domestic animals.

MED SC-V 629 — VETERINARY NUTRITION

1 credit.

Presents awareness of the importance of nutrition in the veterinary practice.

MED SC-V 632 — COMPANION ANIMAL AND EQUINE MEDICINE I

6 credits.

Basic concepts of well-animal companion animal and equine health care, nutrition, and reproduction will be presented. Discussion of the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of important internal medicine and reproductive diseases in these species will be emphasized.

MED SC-V 633 — COMPANION ANIMAL AND EQUINE MEDICINE II

6 credits.

Basic concepts of well-animal companion animal and equine health care, nutrition, and reproduction will be presented. Discussion of the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of important internal medicine and reproductive diseases in these species will be emphasized.

MED SC-V 634 — FOOD ANIMAL MEDICINE

5 credits.

Basic principles for food animal species. Integrates food animal medicine, theriogenology, nutrition and preventive medicine concepts.

MED SC-V 635 — SWINE MEDICINE

1 credit.

Focuses on basic swine medicine clinical skills including diagnosis and treatment of common swine diseases that present in individual pigs and populations. Influences of production practices and farm structure will be introduced as they impact the successful practice of swine medicine. Additionally, regulatory influences unique to swine veterinary medicine and principles of biosecurity/biocontainment and bioexclusion will be discussed.

MED SC-V 667 — SMALL ANIMAL NEUROLOGY

2 credits.

Provide instruction and guidance in obtaining a complete neurological history, interpreting examinations, diagnostic tests and rationally selecting an appropriate diagnosis and effective management for neurology cases.

MED SC-V 668 — CLINICAL DERMATOLOGY ROTATION

2 credits.

Develop the technical, clinical and knowledge skills to effectively examine, diagnose and manage the dermatology patient.

MED SC-V 669 — SMALL ANIMAL CARDIOLOGY ROTATION

2 credits.

Diagnostic techniques and therapy available for the management of cardiology patients.

MED SC-V 670 — SENIOR ROTATION IN LARGE ANIMAL MEDICINE SERVICE

2 credits.

Diagnosis and medical treatment of diseases of horses, cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. Examine, admit and discharge cases in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.

MED SC-V 674 — SENIOR ROTATION IN AMBULATORY SERVICE

2 credits.

Diagnosis, treatment, and recommendation of preventive measures for common medical, surgical and management problems on farms. Examine the environmental influences associated with such problems.

MED SC-V 675 — SPECIAL TOPICS

1-5 credits.

Topics vary.

MED SC-V 678 — SMALL ANIMAL INTERNAL MEDICINE

2 credits.

Develop the ability to analyze, organize and integrate information effectively to make clinical decisions relating to the diagnosis, prognosis, management and control of diseases.

MED SC-V 679 — SMALL ANIMAL ONCOLOGY

2 credits.

To develop skills in clinical medicine, palpation, interpretation of laboratory data and become acquainted with oncology clientele.

MED SC-V 699 — DIRECTED STUDY

1-5 credits.

Projects in the laboratory and/or through library work in specific subject areas under the direct guidance of a faculty member.

MED SC-V 701 — PRODUCTION MEDICINE I

2 credits.

Visit dairy farms, learn to identify production limiting problems, and develop a priority list based upon economic importance. The farm investigation consists of visual evaluations of farmstead and herd, interpretation of DHI records, and computer analysis of herd records.

MED SC-V 703 — PRODUCTION MEDICINE II

2 credits.

Investigate and analyze farm and laboratory data and evaluate recommendations using benefit/cost analyses. Perform milking system, milking procedure, and environmental management evaluations.

MED SC-V 705 — PRODUCTION MEDICINE III-APPLIED DAIRY NUTRITION

2 credits.

Rotation for applying principles of nutrition to dairy practice.

MED SC-V 710 — SMALL ANIMAL EMERGENCY MEDICINE ROTATION

2 credits.

Work jointly with faculty, residents and interns to assess emergent patients, formulate both treatment and diagnostic plans. Under direct supervision, demonstrate basic ER skills and procedures upon patients, as is appropriate.

MED SC-V 714 — SMALL ANIMAL PRIMARY CARE ROTATION

2 credits.

Provide a practical, clinical experience by determining the diagnosis and treatment of general practice preventative medicine and diseases of dogs and cats. Provide an opportunity to evaluate and treat primary or first opinion cases (medicine, surgery) seen in private practice, to develop proficiency in client communications, and to create a skills base for management of preventive health, new pet and primary medical and surgical cases.

MED SC-V 716 — SMALL ANIMAL WISCARES ROTATION

2 credits.

Lead cases by determining diagnosis and treatment of general practice preventative medicine and diseases of small animal species. Build clinical diagnostic and surgical skills, communication skills, interdisciplinary teamwork, self-reflection, and cultural humility skills.

MED SC-V 775 — EXTERNSHIP

1-24 credits.

Offers opportunities for faculty coordinated experience in the veterinary medical profession outside School of Veterinary Medicine.