Poultry and Aviary Birds (VETS90145)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Werribee)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Overview
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This subject focuses on both the general principles of veterinary clinical practice and the specific approach to diagnosis, management and prevention of disease in poultry in production systems and aviary birds. Content will be delivered in blocks based on clinical presentation in parallel with related presentations in other species, an approach that 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:
- Perform a safe and thorough physical examination, collect and interpret history, epidemiology, clinical signs and gross post mortem lesions in individuals or flocks of chickens or other bird species, in order to generate differential diagnoses
- Choose, perform and interpret diagnostic testing in poultry and aviary birds in order to achieve a definitive diagnosis
- Describe factors influencing outbreaks in flocks and/or individual birds, and describe the roles and responsibilities of a veterinarian in the different phases of an outbreak investigation in order to optimise health and minimise productivity losses, to comply with legal regulations and to accommodate economic realities
- Describe appropriate therapy or other course of action for prevention and treatment of common diseases in individual and flocks of birds, taking into account statutory regulations, public health and food safety, animal welfare and financial considerations while adhering to professional and ethical standards
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 communication in both written and verbal formats
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Satisfactory completion of all subjects at DVM 2 level
Corequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETS90142 | Dogs and Cats A | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
12.5 |
| VETS90143 | Ruminants and Camelids A | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
6.25 |
| VETS90144 | Horses A | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
6.25 |
All students are to enrol in these corequisite subjects unless directed by the Melbourne Veterinary School
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Practical examination
| Late in the teaching period | 20% |
Written examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
Online quiz
| From Week 2 to Week 8 | 20% |
Aggregate mark Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the subject on aggregate mark. | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Principal coordinator Amir Hadjinoormohammadi Mode of delivery On Campus (Werribee) Contact hours 38 hours of lectures and practical classes Total time commitment 100 hours Teaching period 10 February 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 21 February 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 (Early-Start) contact information
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 4 March 2025