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Clinical Rotations - Clinical Investigations of Fresh Cow and Calf Problems

Herd Based Approaches to Metabolic and Infectious Diseases

Learn to:

bulletevaluate calf and peri-parturient cow management practices
bulletdevelop an investigation strategy for ambiguous herd problems
bulletcollect samples and interpret herd-based diagnostic tests for infectious disease including hygiene and housing
bulletasses nutritional status of herds via nutritional management, actual feed intake, particle length determinations, etc.

Problem herds referred to the School of Veterinary Medicine will be investigated during this course.  Many herd problems are presented as fresh cow problems that could be either metabolic, infectious, or both.  Calf herd problems are usually the result of a combination of infectious agents and environmental stresses.  This course will provide skills and experience to deal with complex problems.

Dates: May 2008-09

bulletWeeks 21 & 22 (10/6/08 to 10/17/08)
bulletWeeks 29 & 30 (12/1/08 to 12/12/08)
bulletWeeks 41 & 42 (2/23/09 to 3/6/09)

Dates: May 2009-10

bulletWeeks 25 & 26 (11/2/09 to 11/13/09)
bulletWeeks 35 & 36 (1/11/10 to 1/22/10)
bulletWeeks 41 & 42 (2/22/10 to 3/5/10)

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Last modified: 11/11/08

 
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