Equine Clinical Practice Part 1

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
VETS 6006
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Course ID
205009
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
0
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Course level
6
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The course provides students with the opportunity to learn and apply the principles of evaluating case history, clinical presentations, diagnosis, and treatment or management of medical and surgical conditions encountered in equine practice.

Course learning outcomes

  • Interpret a complete clinical examination including focused examination of each of the body systems
  • Make an accurate assessment of equine patient problems and formulate a list of differential diagnoses
  • Select and request appropriate investigations
  • Interpret and evaluate data from history, physical examination and other investigations to formulate diagnosis in horses
  • Develop and implement comprehensive treatment, management and follow-up plans and monitor their effectiveness
  • Manage complications of veterinary procedures and presenting problems
  • Describe conditions which are commonly seen in general practice, and which should be referred to specialists
  • Implement appropriate preventative, management and therapeutic strategies for horses

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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