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Ruminants and Camelids A (VETS90143)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Werribee)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Overview
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This subject focuses on both the general principles of veterinary production animal practice and the specific approach to diagnosis, control and prevention of disease in production animals, with a focus on public health. Content will be delivered in blocks based on clinical presentations related to dermatologic, ophthalmic, reproductive, locomotory and respiratory problems in parallel with presentations of the same systems in other species. This approach is designed to support students in the development of their diagnostic reasoning skills, and encourage a comparative view of veterinary medicine and surgery.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Collect and interpret information from clinical examination, history and epidemiological data in an individual or herds of ruminants and camelids in order to develop contextually appropriate prioritised differential diagnoses related to skin, ophthalmic, reproductive, lameness and respiratory presentations
- Analyse records of production, health and reproductive performance of ruminant and camelid herds and flocks in order to make recommendations that optimise health and productivity
- Justify and perform appropriate ancillary laboratory tests and interpret the results of the laboratory reports in order to establish a definitive diagnosis of diseases and production-limiting conditions that affect ruminants and camelids
- Formulate and recommend appropriate therapeutic and control strategies for important endemic and exotic diseases of individuals or herds of ruminants and camelids to achieve farm financial, animal health and production performance targets (taking into account the legal, ethical, prognostic, economic, welfare, public health and food safety considerations)
Generic skills
Students completing this subject will have developed:
- An in-depth understanding of specific veterinary clinical disciplines
- Manual dexterity and technical skills in the practical application of these disciplines
- The ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting, to trouble-shoot technical difficulties and to seek accurate solutions to complex biological problems
- The capacity to apply a rigorous, critical and logical approach to problem-solving
- Advanced experience in observation, interpretation of complex data, problem-solving, time management, record-keeping and commucation in both written and verbal formats.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Satisfactory completion of all subjects at DVM 2 level
Corequisites
All students are to enrol into the following corequisite subjects, unless directed by the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences:
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90142 | Dogs and Cats A | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
12.5 |
VETS90144 | Horses A | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
6.25 |
VETS90145 | Poultry and Aviary Birds | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
6.25 |
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90076 | Veterinary Medicine and Surgery A | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
37.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written test
| Mid semester | 40% |
Written examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
Aggregate Mark Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the subject on aggregate mark. | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Principal coordinator Peter Mansell Mode of delivery On Campus (Werribee) Contact hours 43 hours of lectures, practical classes and workshops Total time commitment 100 hours Teaching period 7 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 18 February 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 (Early-Start) contact information
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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Type Name Course Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Last updated: 31 January 2024