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
2. Illustrate knowledge of surgical procedures and related equipment used in common livestock species
   1. Describe the caesarian 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
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. Explain timing and types of pregnancy testing
   2. Assist with artificial insemination
6. Apply understanding of equine leg injuries
   1. List common bandaging procedures and indications of each
   2. Acquire large animal X-rays
7. 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
8. Discuss common diseases of domestic livestock species
   1. List core vs. noncore diseases commonly vaccinated against
   2. Describe common noninfectious diseases
   3. Recall common parasitic diseases of domestic livestock