AGV 164 - Clinical Mgmt Domestic Species

1. Demonstration knowledge of basic large animal care.
   1. Recognize common breeds of equine, bovine, ovine and swine.
   2. Enumerate permanent ID methods used for large animals.
2. Differentiate domestic animal species and species specific behavior.
   1. Recognize the differences in large animal species.
   2. Identify the behaviors associated with each species.
   3. Recognize the specific needs of each species for appropriate care.
   4. Understand timing and types of pregnancy.
3. Perform basic large animal restraint techniques.
   1. Demonstrate halter, tie and lead technique with horses and cattle.
   2. Demonstrate application of an equine twitch
   3. Demonstrate application of bovine restraint techniques.
   4. Demonstrate application of swine restraint techniques.
4. Perform routine venipuncture techniques
   1. Utilize a syringe and vacutainer system to obtain a sample.
   2. Demonstrate knowledge of venipuncture sites, equine, bovine, porcine, ovine.
5. Explain and perform veterinary technician duties for physical examinations.
   1. Develop a list of vital signs for large animals and how to interpret them.
   2. Recognize characteristics of health and sickness in large animals.
6. Enumerate and perform proper techniques in assisting with routine medical procedures.
   1. Explain and utilize proper clean-up and disinfecting of area and equipment utilized
   2. Demonstrate oral medication techniques: balling gun, dose syringe, oral speculum and stomach tube, NG tube.
   3. Demonstrate collection of milk samples and conduct mastitis test.