VTMED 6613 - Equine Specialty Rotation

Fall. 2 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: VTMED 5510. Enrollment preference given to: fourth-year veterinary students in equine pathway. Minimum enrollment 5; maximum 18. Live animals used for learning.

G. Perkins.

The objective of the Equine Specialty Rotation is to prepare students for diagnosing and treating common conditions of the horse in general practice, whether it be exclusively equine or a mixed practice. The course places an emphasis on dentistry, podiatry, deworming, vaccination, and basic veterinary procedures which are taught on Cornell-owned horses. In addition, the course strives to provide information regarding equine veterinary business and the equine industry with guest speakers. The strengths of this course are the hands-on laboratories and ability to hone your technical skills, along with the interaction with practicing equine veterinarians.