VTMED 6539

Disorders of Large-Animal Neonates

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Introductory neonatology course. The emphasis is on the wellness examinations and preventative care for neonatal calves, crias, lambs, kids and foals in the first few days of life. Followed by exploration of the medical and surgical problems of neonates with an emphasis on the foal. To provide experiential learning, students sign up for after-hours shifts in the neonatal intensive care unit providing nursing care of hospitalized neonates under staff supervision.

Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: first-, second-, and third-year veterinary students.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP, 2022SP

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