VTMED 6613

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VTMED 6613
Equine Specialty Rotation

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

The objective of the Equine Specialty Rotation is to prepare students for diagnosing and treating common conditions of the horse in general practice, whether it be exclusively equine or a mixed practice.  The course places an emphasis on dentistry, podiatry, deworming, vaccination, and basic veterinary procedures which are taught on Cornell-owned horses.  In addition, the course strives to provide information regarding equine veterinary business and the equine industry with guest speakers.  The strengths of this course are the hands-on laboratories and ability to hone your technical skills, along with the interaction with practicing equine veterinarians.

When Offered Fall.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: third- and fourth-year veterinary students. Priority given to: fourth-year veterinary students in equine pathway. 
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: VTMED 5510.

Comments Live animals used for learning. 

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Syllabi: none

  •   Eight Week - Clinic First. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 17216 VTMED 6613   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Aug 24 - Oct 18, 2020

    • Perkins, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

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