VT 215 - Large Animal Health Care

This course introduces students to large animals (horses, cows, goats, sheep, pigs). Students learn about restraint and handling of large animals with an emphasis on safety. Various aspects of large animal medicine and surgery are covered, including common diseases, genetic abnormalities, plant toxicities, gastrointestinal issues, immunology, preventative medicine, and dentistry. The hands-on laboratory will include basic nursing care (collecting and recording vital signs, medicating, bandaging, sample collection). Students will familiarize themselves with the large animal setting (farms, barn, stocks, chutes) in addition to various supplies, tools, and techniques utilized in large animal medicine.

Prerequisite
VT 116 “C” or better or instructor consent

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours
2
Lab Hours
2 lab hours per week

Academic Level
1.2