If you complete this course and do well, you will be able to:
- Summarize the common diseases (by body systems) of equine, bovine, porcine, ovine, caprine and camelid species
- Describe the etiology, pathology, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and public health significance of major equine and livestock diseases
- Explain the economic principles of livestock production and livestock practice including preventative medicine, parasite control and proper husbandry
- Identify and choose proper handling and restraint techniques for routine medical care based on species
- Detail the administration of medication, vaccination programs, specimen collection, routine diagnostics, medical procedures
- Describe how the credentialed veterinary technician assists the veterinarian in large animal farm procedures and field surgery
- Recognize clinical signs and behavior related to medical problems and disease of the various body systems of animals
- Describe management practices of large animal ambulatory services
- Explain routine preventative care and medical treatment plans to farmer