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VETS4235 Intensive Animal Health and Production

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Richard Whittington Session: Semester 2 Classes: lectures: 37 hrs; practicals: 13 hrs; tutorials: 2 hrs Prerequisites: Successful completion of BVSc Years 1 to 3 and semester 1, Year 4 Assumed knowledge: BVSc Years 1 to 3 and semester 1, Year 4 Assessment: intra-semester: assignment/s and examination/s (50%); end of semester: 1 x final examination (50%)

This course covers three intensive animal industries: pigs, chickens (broiler and layer operations) and aquaculture.
This unit of study will provide students with an understanding of the major factors driving the profitability and sustainability of these industries. The emphasis is on epidemiology, management and preventive medicine, with consideration given to welfare aspects of intensively housed animals. Students will be provided with the basic skills to resolve production and profit-limiting problems on farms. Diagnosis and treatment of common conditions affecting fisheries and aquaculture species will be presented. Practical classes are designed to provide students with the opportunity to observe and participate in specialized husbandry and diagnostic practices undertaken on farms. They will gain experience handling representatives of the common fish species and performing common clinical procedures.

Textbooks

VETS4235 Unit of Study Handbook. WebCT e-learning site contains detailed information and notes.
Straw BE. et al. Diseases of Swine, 9th edn. 2006
Noga EJ. Fish Disease- Diagnosis and Treatment. Iowa State University Press. 2000
Roberts RJ. Fish Pathology. 3rd edn. London Harcourt Publishers Ltd. 2001
Stoskopf MK. Fish Medicine. Philadelphia WB Saunders. 1993
Saif Y. (ed). Diseases of Poultry. 11th edn. Iowa State University Press. 2003

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VETS4135 Large Animal Health and Production 1

Credit points: 10 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr John House / Ms Alison Gunn Session: Semester 1 Classes: lectures: 82 hrs; practicals: 46 hrs; case studies: 2 hrs Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of BVSc Years 1 - 3 Assessment: intra-semester: 1 x examination (25%); end of semester: 1 x final examination (60%); other: case studies (15%)

Large Animal Health & Production is a large unit that combines the teaching of equine, bovine, and ovine medicine and surgery in a practical setting where students progress from the fundamental clinical skills to become competent to diagnose and manage common medical and surgical problems as would be encountered in a rural mixed practice. Much of the lecture course utilizes problem-based learning using a case based approach. This approach is designed to augment skills developed in other disciplines including animal husbandry, anatomy, pathology, microbiology, pharmacology, veterinary medicine, and veterinary surgery. The course is designed to assist the student in learning effective problem solving skills, determination of differential diagnoses and the judicious use of appropriate diagnostic aids when attempting to reach a diagnosis. Options and approaches to commonly used therapeutic measures are included. The learning is integrated across species and deals with the major body systems, such as cardiac, respiratory, neuromuscular, ocular, skin, alimentary, and renal disorders, with special attention to reproductive management, mastitis, and metabolic disorders in livestock. The practical classes are designed to augment and expand the student’s experiences in large animal clinical skills.

Textbooks

The recommended textbook for the animal structure component of the unit is:
The VETS4135 Unit of Study Handbook. WebCT e-learning site contains detailed information and notes.
Equine:
Bertone JJ. Horspool LJI. (eds). Equine Clinical Pharmacology. Saunders. 2004
Blanchard TL. et al. Manual of Equine Reproduction. 2nd edn. Mosby, St. Louis. 2003
Reed SM. Bayly WM. Sellon D. (eds). Equine Internal Medicine. 2nd edn. WB. Saunders. 2003
Robinson NE. (ed). Current Therapy in Equine Medicine 5. WB. Saunders. 2002
Ross MW. Dyson SJ. Diagnosis and Management of Lameness in the Horse. WB. Saunders. 2003
Smith BP. (ed). Large Animal Internal Medicine. 3rd edn. Mosby. 2002
Stashak TS. (ed). Adam’s Lameness in Horses. 5th edn. Lea & Febiger. 2002
Ruminant:
Andrews. et al (ed). Bovine Medicine Diseases and Husbandry of Cattle. 2nd edn. Blackwell. 2004
Radostitis. et al (ed). Veterinary Medicine: A Textbook of the diseases of Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Pigs and Goats. 10th edn. Elsevier Saunders. 2007
Radostitis OM. Herd Health: Food Animal Production Medicine 3rd edn. Saunders. 2001
Smith BP. (ed). Large Animal Internal Medicine. 3rd edn. Mosby. 2002

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VETS4233 Large Animal Health and Production 2

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Tony D. Mogg Session: Semester 2 Classes: lectures: 23 hrs; practicals: 47 hrs; other: 8 hrs TILHAPS Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of BVSc Years 1 - 3 and semester 1, Year 4; VETS4135 Assessment: intra-semester: 1 x examination (25%); end of semester: 1 x final examination (60%); other: TILHAPS (15%)

Large Animal Health & Production 2 is aimed at developing deep learning approaches to solving problems of ruminant (mainly bovine, but also ovine and caprine) production, and equine medicine and surgery. In addition to lectures and practical classes, it uses a case based approach to deliver group case studies on-line for student presentations, known as TILHAP’s (teaching innovations in livestock health and production). These cases require integration of pathological and epidemiological investigative skills to provide evidence based solutions in the management of disease and productivity problems in a ‘whole farm’ setting. The course is designed to advance student learning in preparation for the extramural units encountered in final year, with areas of special interest being lameness, abdominal pain (colic), weight loss and wasting disorders, neonatal diseases, reproductive management, nutritional, congenital and genetic problems. The practical classes will continue to build the confidence of students in handling large animals in rural mixed and public practice settings.

Textbooks

The VETS4233 Unit of Study Handbook which contains details of lecture outlines, objectives, reference lists, details of practical classes, staffing as well as other relevant class material.
Equine:
Bertone JJ. Horspool LJI. (eds). Equine Clinical Pharmacology. Saunders. 2004
Blanchard TL. et al. Manual of Equine Reproduction. 2nd edn. Mosby, St. Louis. 2003
Reed SM. Bayly WM. Sellon D. (eds). Equine Internal Medicine. 2nd edn. WB. Saunders. 2003
Robinson NE. (ed). Current Therapy in Equine Medicine 5. WB. Saunders. 2002
Ross MW. Dyson SJ. Diagnosis and Management of Lameness in the Horse. WB. Saunders. 2003
Smith BP. (ed). Large Animal Internal Medicine. 3rd edn. Mosby. 2002
Stashak TS. (ed). Adam’s Lameness in Horses. 5th edn. Lea & Febiger. 2002
Ruminant:
Andrews. et al (ed). Bovine Medicine Diseases and Husbandry of Cattle. 2nd edn. Blackwell. 2004
Radostitis. et al (ed). Veterinary Medicine: A Textbook of the diseases of Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Pigs and Goats. 10th edn. Elsevier Saunders. 2007
Radostitis OM. Herd Health: Food Animal Production Medicine 3rd edn. Saunders. 2001
Smith BP. (ed). Large Animal Internal Medicine. 3rd edn. Mosby. 2002

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VETS4236 Preparation Veterinary Practice

Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Christine Hawke Session: Semester 2 Classes: lectures (sem 2): 1 hr per week; Tutorials (sem 1): 1 hr per week Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of BVSc Years 1 to 3; 1 week of practical classes at Camden farms and Extramural Practical Work Placements Assumed Knowledge: VETS1017; VETS2008; VETS3039 (Professional Practice units of study in BVSc years 1 to 3) Assessment: intra-semester: Extramural practical report (30%); Online Task (10%); Small Animal Handling Assessment (15%); Ruminant Handling Assessment (15%); end of semester: 1 x final examination (30%)

This unit of study will prepare students as Veterinary Interns for their Intramural and Extramural Clinical Rotations during Year 5. Students will be instructed in practice management, financial management, skills marketing, insurance for practice and human resources, communication with colleagues and clients, time management and distance learning resources, accessing Virtual Clinical Campus and VEIN, self and stress management and job seeking skills.
There will be focus sessions for each Year 5 Unit of Study. Professional ethical behaviour will be discussed throughout the course. Preparation and delivery of assignments and all formal requirements for the Final Year Extramural Rotations will be presented. Learning activities include lecture presentations, seminars, small group tutorials, self-completion tasks and skills checks.

Textbooks

VETS4236 Unit of Study Handbook. WebCT e-learning site contains detailed information, notes and links to reference papers for this unit of study.

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VETS4132 Small Animal Medicine and Therapeutics 2

Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Linda Vogelnest Session: Semester 1 Classes: lectures: 35 hrs; practicals: 14 hrs; tutorials: 4 hrs Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of BVSc Years 1 - 3 Assessment: intra-semester: 1 x assessment (40%); end of semester: 1 x examination (60%)

In this unit of study, students will continue to develop their skills in problem solving, diagnosis and therapeutics through a case based study of body systems. Students will further refine their ability to collect data appropriate for a case (history & physical examination), evaluate medical cases through a logical, evidence based diagnostic approach and determine the appropriate approach to therapeutics.
This unit of study includes dermatology in small animals, and briefly in exotics. A logical diagnostic approach to dermatological diseases is emphasized, and diseases grouped and compared based on their major clinical presentations. Appropriate use of, maximizing yield from, and correct interpretation of diagnostic tests is also emphasized, and reinforced in practical classes. Therapeutic options after confirmation of diagnosis are discussed. Case studies are worked through in tutorials to reinforce the need for a sound and logical diagnostic approach to all skin diseases. This unit of study also includes caged birds, reptiles and “pocket pets” (rabbits, guinea pigs etc.) component. A wide range of avian species will be covered including water fowl, psittacine and passerine birds. The collection and analysis of clinical, necropsy and clinicopathologic information to investigate bird and flock problems is addressed. The course will cover the anatomy and physiology of reptiles and “pocket pets”, applicable to clinical examination and common problems encountered in practice in Australia.
This unit of study integrates vertically with Veterinary Pharmacology, Small Animal Medicine & Therapeutics 1, Animal Disease and Veterinary Clinical Pathology, and horizontally with Large Animal Health & Production.

Textbooks

VETS4132 Unit of Study Handbook. WebCT e-learning site contains detailed information and notes.
Nelson RW. Couto CG. (eds). Small Animal Internal Medicine. 4th edn. Mosby. 2003
Scott. Miller. Griffin. Small Animal Dermatology. 6th edn. WB Saunders, Philadelphia. 2001 (Comprehensive text)
Meredith. Redrobe. (eds). BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pets. 4th edn. BSAVA. 2002
Other core texts:
Ettinger S. Feldman EW. Textbook of Internal Medicine Volumes I and II. Elsevier Health, 6th edn. 2005
Bonagura J. (ed). Kirk’s Veterinary Therapy Volumes XIII-XIV. Elsevier Health. 2000-2004
Hand MS. Thatcher CD. Remillard RL. Roudebush P. Small Animal Clinical Nutrition. 4th edn. Mark Morris Institute. 2002
Plumb. (ed). Veterinary Drug Handbook. 5th edn. Blackwell Publishing. 2005
Medleau. Hnilica. Small Animal Dermatology. A colour atlas and therapeutic guide. WB Saunders. 2001
Gross. Ihrke. Walder. Affolter. Skin Diseases of the Dog and Cat: Clinical and Histopathologic Diagnosis. Ames, Iowa 2005

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VETS4133 Veterinary Anaesthesia and Surgery 1

Credit points: 5 Teacher/Coordinator: Drs Sanaa Zaki and Christina Dart Session: Semester 1 Classes: lectures: 40 hrs; practicals: 22 hrs; tutorials: 3 hrs Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of BVSc Years 1 - 3 Assessment: intra-semester: assignment/s and examinations (40%); 1 x final examination (60%)

Veterinary Anaesthesia and Surgery 1 is an introductory course that builds on a number of pre-clinical Units of Study including physiology, pharmacology, anatomy and physics; and it precedes a more species-based approach to clinical issues. Veterinary Anaesthesia and Surgery 1 develops skills in two key areas of Clinical Science. This Unit of Study is designed to impart basic principles and skills in both anaesthesia and surgery, using relevant clinical case material from both small and large animals. The course comprises a series of lectures and tutorial/practical classes, as well as an online component.
Within the scope of Veterinary Anaesthesia the course teaches students about the planning and implementation of safe and humane anaesthesia for small and large animals. It incorporates the principles of modern veterinary anaesthesia and covers patient assessment; pre-anaesthetic preparation; patient monitoring; different anaesthetic agents and techniques for different species; equipment used in anaesthesia; and anaesthetic complications. In addition to lectures and tutorials, participation in the neutering clinic gives students the opportunity to induce, maintain, monitor and recover an anaesthetic patient. Students also have the opportunity to participate in clinical rounds.
Within the scope of Veterinary Surgery the course addresses the principles and practice of soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery in companion and large animals using an integrated, systems and problem-orientated approach. Practical classes provide instruction and practice in basic techniques and procedures such as wound closure, biopsy, laparotomy, dentistry, and other common surgical procedures.
Students are expected to achieve a level of understanding and capability at the end of this unit of study that will enable them to progress into Veterinary Anaesthesia and Surgery 2.

Textbooks

VETS4133 Unit of Study Handbook. WebCT e-learning site contains detailed information and notes.
Anaesthesia textbooks:
Hall. Clarke. Trim. Veterinary Anaesthesia. 10th edn. Harcourt.
Flecknell. Waterman-Pearson. Pain Management in Animals. WB Saunders
Tranquilli WJ. Thurmon JC. Grimm KA. Lumb and Jones’ Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. 4th edn. Blackwell Publishing 2007
Surgery textbooks:
Fossum TW & Others. Small Animal Surgery. 2nd edn. Mosby, St Louis. 2002
Recommended Reading:
Refer to VETS4133 Unit of Study Handbook

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VETS4234 Veterinary Anaesthesia and Surgery 2

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Drs Sanaa Zaki and Christina Dart Session: Semester 2 Classes: lectures: 50 hrs; practicals: 24 hrs Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of BVSc Years 1 - 3 and semester 1, Year 4; VETS4133 Assumed Knowledge: Satisfactory completion of BVSc Years 1 to 3 and semester 1, Year 4 and VETS4133 Veterinary Anaesthesia & Surgery 1 Assessment: intra-semester: assignment/s (10%); examination/s (40%); end of semester: 1 x final examination (50%)

Veterinary Anaesthesia and Surgery 2 is a continuation of VAS1. It builds on the principles and skills of anaesthesia and surgery introduced in VAS1. Veterinary Anaesthesia and Surgery 2 further develops skills in two key areas of Clinical Science. The course comprises a series of lectures and tutorial/practical classes, as well as an online component.
Where possible case material from both Veterinary Teaching Hospitals is incorporated to highlight the clinical application of this unit of study. The focus is primarily on dogs, cats, horses and production animals; however discussion of other species is included.
Within the scope of Veterinary Anaesthesia the course teaches students about the planning and implementation of safe and humane anaesthesia for small and large animals. It incorporates the principles of modern veterinary anaesthesia and covers anaesthesia for different species and for common disease conditions; equipment used in anaesthesia; pain management; and resuscitation techniques for cardio-pulmonary arrest.
In addition to lectures and tutorials, participation in the neutering clinic gives students the opportunity to induce, maintain, monitor and recover an anaesthetic patient. Students also have the opportunity to participate in clinical rounds.
Within the scope of Veterinary Surgery the course develops further the principles and practice of soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery in companion and large animals. Practical classes provide instruction and practice in the basic techniques of wound management as well as more advanced procedures such as fracture fixation, surgery for cruciate ligament rupture, gastrointestinal surgery and urinary tract surgery. Participation in the neutering clinic gives students the opportunity to perform recovery anaesthesia and observe castrations and ovariohysterectomy procedures.
Students are expected to achieve a level of understanding and capability at the end of this unit of study that will enable them to progress into final year.

Textbooks

VETS4234 Unit of Study Handbook. WebCT e-learning site contains detailed information and notes.
Anaesthesia textbooks:
Hall. Clarke. Trim. Veterinary Anaesthesia. 10th edn. Harcourt.
Flecknell. Waterman-Pearson. Pain Management in Animals. WB Saunders
Tranquilli WJ. Thurmon JC. Grimm KA. Lumb and Jones’ Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. 4th edn. Blackwell Publishing 2007
Surgery textbooks:
Fossum TW & Others. Small Animal Surgery. 2nd edn. Mosby, St Louis. 2002
Piermattei DL. Flo GL. DeCamp. Handbook of Small Animal Orthopaedics and Fracture Repair. Saunders. (3rd edn 1997) 4th edn. 2006
Recommended Reading:
Piermattei DL. Johnson KA. An Atlas of Surgical Approaches to the Bones of the Dog and Cat. 4th edn. Saunders. 2004
Slatter. Textbook of Small Animal Surgery. 4th edn. Saunders. 2003
Brinker WO. Olmstead ML. Sumner-Smith G. Prieur WD. (eds). Manual Of Internal Fixation In Small Animals. Springer-Verlag. 1997 Badham 636.089715 1 A
Sharp & Wheeler. Small Animal Spinal Disorders – Diagnosis and Surgery. 2nd edn. Mosby. 2004

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VETS4134 Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

Credit points: 5 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Robert Wrigley Session: Semester 1 Classes: lectures: 38 hrs; practicals/tutorial: 26 hrs Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of BVSc Years 1 - 3 Assessment: intra-semester: assignment/s and examination (40%); end of semester: 1 x examination (60%)

This course commences with an introduction to important fundamental concepts in Diagnostic Imaging, including radiation safety. Following this is a systems based approach that covers the radiographic appearance of the normal structure and function of the various organ systems commonly investigated by radiology.
Students will then be taught to recognise, describe and diagnose the changes in structure and function related to diseases that are commonly found on radiographs. The course also includes an introduction to special radiological techniques (including radiological contrast studies used to further demonstrate disease), digital radiology, advanced imaging techniques (MRI & CT), and the role of Ultrasound in the diagnosis of soft tissue disease.

Textbooks

VETS4134 Unit of Study Handbook. WebCT e-learning site contains detailed information and notes.
Nyland TG. Mattoon JS. (eds). Small animal diagnostic ultrasound.
Lavin LM. Radiography in veterinary technology
Thrall DE. (ed).Textbook of veterinary diagnostic radiology.

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VETS4232 Veterinary Public Health

Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Jenny-Ann Toribio Session: Semester 2 Classes: lectures: 42 hrs; tutorials: 6 hrs Assumed Knowledge: Veterinary Science Years 1 - 3 and semester 1, Year 4 Assessment: intra-semester: 1 x applied VPH assignment (25%); end of semester: 1 x final written examination (60%); other: food safety/abattoir assessment (15%) Practical field work: Abattoir experience practicals: 8 hours wet laboratory (held in July 2009 as preparation for on-site abattoir placement)
On-site abattoir placement (extramural placement completed by the end of July 2010)

This unit encompasses 3 topics: veterinary epidemiology, food safety and zoonoses. Knowledge of these allows veterinarians to play a vital role in maintaining human and animal health. Veterinary Epidemiology which is the study of disease patterns provides understanding of the occurrence of human and animal disease necessary for effective control. Veterinarians have an increased role in Food Safety from clinical practice to food standards regulation. As a component of this unit wet laboratory sessions held in July 2009 are preparation for students to undertake compulsory extramural placement at an abattoir during vacation periods prior to the end of July 2010. Zoonoses are important for veterinary occupational health and safety and for the health of our clients. The course in Veterinary Public Health builds on Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary Parasitology, Animal Disease and Professional Practice 3. Topics will integrate vertically with Animal Disease and Small Animal Medicine and Therapeutics and horizontally with Large Animal Health and Production and Intensive Animal Health and Production.

Textbooks

The VETS4232 Unit of Study Handbook contains detailed notes for Veterinary Public Health.
Reference Books:
Andriessen E. Meat Safety Quality and Veterinary Public Health in Australia. 4th edn. Port Adelaide Penny Farthing Publishing Services 2001
Buncic S. Integrated Food Safety and Veterinary Public Health. Oxford CABI 2006
Stevenson WJ. Hughes KL. Synopsis of Zoonoses in Australia. 2nd edn. Canberra Australian Government Publishing Service 1988
Thrusfield M. Veterinary Epidemiology. 3rd edn. Oxford Blackwell Science 2007

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