VMP 984 - Swine Medicine & Production II

Institution:

North Carolina State University

Subject:

Veterinary Science

Description:

This course will provide senior veterinary students with techniques and expertise to approach a clinical swine problem. Students will evaluate clinical signs, analyze production records, assess facilities and management, institute a diagnostic plan and establish an economically feasible solution to the clinical problem. The outline for this course may vary slightly from year to year but the following topics will be covered: Necropsy procedures/sample techniques; Interpreting serologic/virologicresults; Farm visits - review building/equipment designs; Practical swine reproductive management; Practical bacteriology; Practical swine nutrition/rations; Swine record systems/Pig Champ.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ncsu.edu

Phone Number:

(919) 515-2011

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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