Veterinary Clinical Pathology and Theriogenology

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
VETS 5007
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Course ID
205002
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Campus
Roseworthy Campus
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Animal and Vet Sci
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Roy Kirkwood
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will provide students with knowledge and understanding of important aspects of veterinary clinical pathology and theriogenology. In the Veterinary Clinical Pathology component of the course, students will learn to select appropriate laboratory tests and interpret the results for the diagnosis and management of animal disease. In the Theriogenology component of the course, students will gain the ability to recognise, diagnose, and treat clinical conditions affecting the reproductive system of domestic animals.

Course learning outcomes

  • Understand the interaction of physiological and pathological processes in the context of veterinary clinical pathology
  • Select appropriate laboratory tests, interpret results, and integrate with available clinical information for the diagnosis and monitoring of disease and health
  • Understand laboratory techniques used to generate veterinary clinical pathology data, including any known advantages or limitations
  • Diagnose pregnancy in domestic animal species (including cows, horses and companion animals) and describe the steps and procedures to perform breeding management in these same species
  • Compare and contrast oestrous cycles, parturition and abortion in a variety of animal species, including the various diseases that affect each stage of reproduction

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Roseworthy Campus

Class number
Class number 26663
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 100
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 6 Mar Friday 1:10pm - 4pm Roseworthy Campus Veterinary Science, G05-06-07
13 Mar - 20 Mar Friday 1:10pm - 4pm Roseworthy Campus MyUni, Online
27 Mar - 27 Mar Friday 1:10pm - 4pm Roseworthy Campus Veterinary Science, G05-06-07
31 Mar - 31 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Roseworthy Campus Callaghan Building, G2
7 Apr - 14 Apr Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Roseworthy Campus Williams Building, G36
9 Apr - 16 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 11am Roseworthy Campus Callaghan Building, G2
10 Apr - 10 Apr Friday 1:10pm - 4pm Roseworthy Campus Veterinary Science, G05-06-07
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Roseworthy Campus Williams Building, G36
7 May - 28 May Thursday 9:10am - 11am Roseworthy Campus Callaghan Building, G2
Notes:
Available to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students only.
Class number
Class number 26664
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 100
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 6 Mar Friday 9:10am - 12:30pm Roseworthy Campus Callaghan Building, G32
27 Feb - 6 Mar Friday 9:10am - 12:30pm Roseworthy Campus Veterinary Science, G02
27 Feb - 6 Mar Friday 9:10am - 12:30pm Roseworthy Campus Shearing Shed, G3
13 Mar - 20 Mar Friday 9:10am - 12:30pm Roseworthy Campus Williams Building, G29
13 Mar - 20 Mar Friday 9:10am - 12:30pm Roseworthy Campus Hay Shed 1, G1
27 Mar - 27 Mar Friday 9:10am - 12:30pm Roseworthy Campus Hay Shed 1, G1
27 Mar - 27 Mar Friday 9:10am - 12:30pm Roseworthy Campus Cattle Yard Shelter 2, G1
7 Apr - 10 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 12:30pm Roseworthy Campus Callaghan Building, G32
7 Apr - 10 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 12:30pm Roseworthy Campus Williams Building, G29
7 Apr - 10 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 12:30pm Roseworthy Campus Hay Shed 1, G1
14 Apr - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Roseworthy Campus Callaghan Building, G32
5 May - 5 May Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Roseworthy Campus Callaghan Building, G32
Class number
Class number 26665
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 100
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
17 Apr - 17 Apr Friday 1:10pm - 4pm Roseworthy Campus Leske Building, G18
17 Apr - 17 Apr Friday 1:10pm - 4pm Roseworthy Campus Callaghan Building, G18A/G18B
12 May - 26 May Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Roseworthy Campus Callaghan Building, G18A/G18B

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

  • If the following course has not already been completed THEN must be enrolled in VETS5005 General Pathology

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed VETSC7011RW Veterinary Clinical Pathology and Theriogenology at the University of Adelaide

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