Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Science

School

Veterinary Science School

Units

2

Duration

Two Semesters

Class hours

2 Lecture hours
2 Contact hours

Prerequisite

BVetSc students only VETS3010, VETS3011

Assessment methods

Progressive assessment - online practical quizzes, end of semester 1 examination and final examination

Course enquiries

Dr Andrew Van Eps and Dr Lisa Kidd

Current course offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) Gatton In Person Course Profile

Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.

Course description

In this course, students develop skills in all branches of equine medicine, surgery and reproduction. This includes competence in the normal clinical procedures used in equine practice and an understanding of the scientific basis and case-based diagnostic approach for such procedures. Topics include: management and diseases of broodmares, stallions, and neonates, wound healing, colic and gastroenterology, opthalmology, respiratory syndromes, urological syndromes, orthapaedics, lameness and laminitis, neurology, dermatology and dentistry.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) Gatton In Person Course Profile
Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) Gatton Internal Course Profile