Sep 14, 2024  
2024-2025 Course Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Course Catalog
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AGV 164 - Clinical Mgmt Domestic Species

Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course covers the management, husbandry, restraint, and behavior of common livestock. This course includes biosecurity and jurisprudence of veterinary care in these species.
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the DMACC Veterinary Assisting or Technology Programs.
Competencies
  1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic large animal care
    1. Recognize common breeds of equine, bovine, ovine and swine
    2. List permanent ID methods used for large animals
    3. Implement sanitation procedures for animal holding and housing areas
    4. Summarize jurisprudence surrounding production animal medicine
  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. Enumerate the specific needs of each species for appropriate care
    4. Discuss timing and types of estrus cycle and gestation
  3. Compare and contrast basic large animal restraint techniques
    1. Perform halter, tie and lead technique with horses and cattle
    2. Show proper application of an equine twitch
    3. Demonstrate application of bovine restraint techniques
    4. Discuss swine restraint techniques
  4. Execute the role of the veterinary assistant in necropsy procedures
    1. Record accurately observations made by the DVM
    2. Use proper terminology to identify various anatomical structures
    3. Complete submission forms to accompany sample submission to lab
    4. Demonstrate safe shipping requirements of biological samples

Competencies Revised Date: AY2025



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