VETC 260 - Principles of Large Animal Medicine

Institution:

Mercy University

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Description:

The course will include basic principles of large animal medicine including humane care, nutrition, breeding, housing, genetics, and husbandry. The essential tasks relating to handling, restraint, treatment, venipuncture and blood collecting, anesthesia, and administration of drugs and fluids to farm animals will be covered. A study of diseases of these animals with emphasis on disease control, prevention, treatment, and immunization will be included. Common surgical procedures as well as specimen collection and preservation will be performed. Prerequisites: VETC 256; VETC 261; VETC 224; VETC 241; VETC 247; VETC 445. 3 hrs. lect., 2hrs, lab. 4 crs. NOTE: Preference for registration in this course will go to graduating seniors. Students should anticipate taking the course in the summer after completing VETC 241, VETC 247 and VETC 395.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.mercy.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 637-2969

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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