LAMS 5350 - Large Animal Gastrointestinal Diseases
(Fall semester 2004-2005)
Instructor information
Instructor: James Moore
Office hours: TBA
Office location: Building 11, Room 114
Telephone number: 542-3325
E-mail address: jmoore@vet.uga.edu
Course information
Prerequisites: third year veterinary curriculum
Objectives:
1. To recognize the clinical features associated with diseases affecting
the digestive system of large animals. 2. To understand the pathophysiology,
differential diagnoses, and treatment of diseases affecting the digestive
system of large animals. 3. To understand the importance of management practices
that can positively or negatively affect the performance of large animals
as related to enteric diseases. 4. To understand the basis and utilization
of fluid therapy in large animals.
Topical outline:
Equine Colic
Equine Diarrhea
Swine enteric diseases
Esophageal obstruction
Equine dentistry
Bovine forestomach & adomasal conditions
Ruminant diarrhea
Liver disease
Fluid therapy
Students are expected to abide by the academic honesty policies
and guidelines outlined in the College of Veterinary Medicine Student Handbook.
Details of authorized assistance allowed during examinations:
All examinations must be taken without interacting with other students,
without notes or books. The faculty members giving each exam will be present
to address specific questions, should they arise.
All academic work must meet the standards contained in 'A Culture of
Honesty'. Each student is responsible to inform themselves about those standards
before performing any academic work. |