VT 2250 - Large Animal Procedures

Institution:

Rochester Community and Technical College

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Description:

This course introduces the livestock and equine industry and the various species of large animal livestock. This includes livestock terminology, breeds, production systems, basic management practices, preventive medicine, lameness examinations and conditions, necropsy procedures and animal products and by-products. Techniques covered will include restraint, behavior, and medical and surgical nursing procedures of large animals and equine. RECOMMENDED ENTRY SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE: High School diploma or GED Grade of C or better (high school or college level within the last five years) in the following courses: Biology with a lab, Chemistry with a lab, Elementary Algebra of equivalent Minimum one-year high school typing/keyboarding skills. Completion of all previous VT courses with a C or better.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.rctc.edu/

Phone Number:

(507) 285-7210

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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