VTMED 6578 - Clinical Decision Making in Bovine Veterinary Practice

Spring. 1 credit. S/U grades only.

Enrollment limited to: third-year veterinary students.

J. McArt.

This course covers a variety of bovine scenarios encountered by clinicians in the Ambulatory and Production Medicine Clinic. Knowledge will focus on physical examination findings, use of diagnostic methods, treatment plans, and the economics of different treatment options. This is a self-paced course with a 1-hour class meeting each week to recap cases and answer questions. Upon successful completion, students will be able to diagnose the presented diseases based on history, photographs, or videos; develop treatment plans including appropriate drug use; understand there are multiple, acceptable ways to tackle a case; and identify resources for future learning opportunities.