Course and Subject Handbook

This subject together with Transitions from Health to Disease 2 (TV3002), makes up the third year of the BVSc degree program and the second of two years of the integrated veterinary science curriculum. This subject is comprised of five identified elements. Infectious Diseases introduces a range of common and important microbiological pathogens and includes the diagnosis and management of infectious disease in small animals, fish and bees. Pathology and Parasitology, study the pathological basis of disease of the gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary and respiratory systems, as well as common parasitological conditions, their diagnosis, treatment, management and zoonotic risks. Toxicology, Pharmacology and Nutrition covers the identification of toxic plants, diagnosis and management of plant toxicities, the pharmacology of drugs used in veterinary practice and the formulation of rations for livestock. Animal Production and Public Health, cover aspects of small ruminant health and production and meat science. In this identified element, you are introduced to a \"One Health\" approach to zoonoses and food safety, with an introduction to clinical reproduction and equine medicine. Veterinary Career Development provides students with the skills necessary to practice as a veterinarian in our changing world and to continually access and use information as knowledge progresses.