AGV 172 - Large Animal Medicine/Surgery

1. Relate knowledge of husbandry practices used with large animals
   1. Describe the castration procedure
   2. Discuss the tail docking procedure
   3. Summarize the dehorning procedure
   4. Demonstrate knowledge and technique (as available) for hoof trimming on ruminants and equines
2.  Illustrate knowledge of surgical procedures and related equipment
   1. Describe the cesarean section technique
   2. Summarize the laparotomy technique
   3. Discuss the dystocia treatments
   4. Identify common prolapsed organs
3. Categorize equipment and procedure for common medical procedures in livestock species
   1. Identify venous access points of common domestic species
   2. Prepare equipment for common medical procedures in livestock
   3. Assist veterinarian with common medical procedures in livestock
4. Demonstrate the proper procedures to collect milk samples and conduct mastitis testing (CMT and/or bacterial culture)
5. Organize knowledge of common reproduction techniques in large animals
   1. Show proper semen evaluation technique
   2. Discuss the procedures and purpose of cleaning the sheath in equines
   3. Explain timing and types of pregnancy testing
   4. Assist with artificial insemination.
   5. Perform (as available) preparation of mare for vaginal examination and cervical culture
6. Apply understanding of equine leg injuries        
   1. List common bandaging procedures and indications of each
   2. Acquire large animal X-rays