Objectives
Catalog Description: 2(0-3) Prerequisite first year in professional DVM program.
Basic restraint and physical exam procedures for major domestic species (cattle, dogs and cats,
horses - camelids, small ruminants and exotics elective), introduction to husbandry of the large
domestic species and aspects of clinical practice, primarily large animal. S,F grading.
Semester: Fall
Course Classification: Core
Course Credits: 2
Course Web Site: pending
Course Web Pages:
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Notes, Resources and WEB sites
Instructors
Course Objectives:
The purposes of this class are to:
1. Train you in the safe animal handling in the clinical environment. You must
acquire these skills to work safely in the clinic and for courses involving animals,
including laboratories associated with anatomy, physiology, theriogenology,
medicine and surgery classes.
2. Begin your basic handling and clinical skills training, including performing
basic physical exams
3. Introduce you to aspects of clinical practice, primarily large animal
4. Provide you with a basic understanding of animal agriculture (farm operation,
livestock production cycles, breed characteristics, special terminology). You need
this understanding for courses on the diseases and veterinary involvement with
the husbandry and management, particularly reproduction, of farm animals.
At the completion of the laboratory exercises, you are expected to:
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Describe the critical animal behavioral traits (aggression, fear response, defense
means) that each major animal species expresses in stressful situations, recognize
the circumstances in which these occur and how to minimize and to deal with
their occurrence.
Perform, in a comfortably competent fashion, basic handling, restraint and basic
physical exam of the major animal species with minimal risk to the animal, other
animals and to yourself and others in the clinical environment.
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Know how to handle and restrain large animals by using halters, harnesses and
ropes in the absence of stocks, squeeze chutes or other fixed equipment.
Identify inappropriate or dangerous restraint and handling procedures and unsafe
situations.
This class is important for four reasons:
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First, a basic understanding of the proper procedures for safe handling and
restraint and basic physical exams of domestic animals (dogs, cats, horses, cattle,
small ruminants, camelids) in the clinical environment is required of all students
before they can safely function in laboratory exercises involving animals, in the
teaching hospital environment and on externships and preceptorships.
Second, a basic understanding of the husbandry systems and the production and
reproduction cycles for each major species is a prerequisite for the core courses
covering these species.
Third, students need to be aware of the differences between the veterinary
approach to herds compared to the individual and the additional opportunities for
prevention and monitoring that herds provide.
Fourth, the public expects veterinary professionals to be both familiar with and
conversant on the public issues involving foods and products of agricultural
animal origin.
Course Files: None
Required Textbooks and References: None
Optional Textbooks or References:
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Fowler, ME (2008). Restraint and handling of wild and domestic animals, 3rd ed.
WSU Animal Health Library Reserve QL62.5 .F68 2008 (2nd ed, 1995). Digital access
Buy this book! It covers all the species that you may have to perform emergency restraint on
(truck and trailer wrecks, zoo escapees, urban intrusion by wildlife) and it covers other aspects of
restraint, such as stress, thermoregulation and medical problems
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Edney, TB (1991). Practical animal handling / edited by Ronald S. Anderson and
Andrew. WSU Animal Health Library SF760.A54 P73 1991
Leahy, JR (1954). Restraint of animals, 2nd ed. WSU Animal Health Library SF758 .L4
1954. (This is a classic!)
Sheldon, CC, S Sonsthagen, JA Topel (2006). Animal restraint for veterinary
professionals. WSU Animal Health Library SF760.A55 S54 2006.
Materials linked from the class "Notes & Resources" page
Course Format / Teaching Methods:
This course consists of lectures and practical large and small group "hands-on" laboratory
experiences.
Because many of the instructors have clinic case management responsibilities and the primary
responsibility of clinical faculty and staff are clinical cases, the lecture and laboratory exercise
schedule may change with little or no notice.
We make every effort to minimize these occurrences and thank affected students for their
patience and understanding.
Criteria for Student Evaluation:
The course is non-ranked pass-fail and evaluation is based on successful performance of each of
the designated skills in handling and restraint booklet for each of the major species as assessed
by the clinicians responsible for the section or their designee.
Once signed-off on a skill, students are expected by CVM faculty and technicians to be able to
demonstrate comfortable skill competence in subsequent appropriate situations. Students unable
to do so will be referred back to the designated section for further experience.
Examinations and Required Exercises:
Attendance of lectures and required laboratories is mandatory. Adequate demonstration of
the designated skills as assessed by clinicians or their designees is required
Lecturers may use short quizzes over summary points in their lectures.
Grading:
The School of Veterinary Medicine will maintain the current system used at WSU CVM, which
is a Satisfactory/Fail (S/F) grading system. Under the new grading policy, a numerical score, but
no traditional letter grade will be written on examinations. In addition, a descriptive statistics for
each examination will be posted, including the class mean, median, and range. The numerical
scores from examinations will be used to calculate course and class ranks. At the conclusion of
the semester, class rank may be requested from Michael Bishop in the Office of Student Services
or course rank from the instructor. This course is graded Satisfactory / Fail with no ranking.
Statement of Integrity:
In accordance with Washington State University's 'Academic Integrity Guidelines' (WAC 50420-040) printed in the 'Policies and Regulations Student Handbook,' cheating during an exam,
quiz, writing assignment or laboratory exercise will result in a grade of 'Fail' for the course.
In this course, forging or otherwise mis-representing an instructional technician's signature or
their designee's signature on a required skill sign-off is cheating.
Policy on Attendance and Absences:
Students wishing to reschedule their participation in required or elective small group exercises
allocated by elective signup must notify the section veterinary instructional technician by their
designated means no less than 24 hours prior to the activity.
Attending examinations and other required exercises (as specified by the course director and
responsible instructor at the beginning of a course) is mandatory, except for the following:
1. Attendance at the annual SAVMA Symposium or required SCAVMA delegate
activities (requires completion of the Request to be Absent Form available in the
Office of Student Services which must be submitted 6 weeks in advance).
2. When a student is the presenting author of a USU faculty-mentored project at a
scientific meeting (requires completion of the Request to be Absent Form
available in the Office of Student Services which must be submitted 6 weeks in
advance)
3. A medical or family emergency (requires the notification and approval of the
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs)
4. Military or legal obligations such as subpoena or jury duty (requires notification
of the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs)
Petitions for permission to reschedule an exam or required exercise on the basis of extra-ordinary
personal circumstances shall be submitted to the Attendance Committee. See the Attendance
Policy for the procedure.
Audio or Video Recording of Course Materials: N/A
Animal Use:
Most laboratories involve animals, either in demonstrations or hands-on student exercises. These
animals are either on university farms, are animals owned SVM for teaching or clinical purposes
or are selected student-owned or client animals in the VTH. All animals in instruction and the
procedures performed on them are covered by an Animal Subjects Approval Form (ASAF) under
Animals in Instruction guidelines for each class.
Live animals will be used as a necessary part of the instruction in this course to increase your
understanding of the concepts and practical skills. But this is to be done in an appropriate manner
with care and humane treatment exercised at all times. The federal policies for the use of animals
in instruction and research are set forth in the Animal Welfare Act and administered locally by
the USU Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). These polices, often different
from customary guidelines used on private farms or in agriculture, must be strictly followed. If
you have any questions regarding live animal use, please contact your instructor. For general
questions regarding the regulation of animal use, contact the IACUC office (335-7951).
Students with Disabilities:
We are committed to providing assistance to help you be successful in this course. Reasonable
accommodations are available for students with a documented disability. If you have a disability
and may need accommodations to fully participate in this class, please visit the Disability
Resource Center (DRC). All accommodations MUST be approved through the DRC (0101 Old
Main Hill). Please stop by or call 435-797-2444 or toll free 800-259-2966 to make an
appointment with a disability specialist.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Disability Resource Center, 435-7972444 drc@wsu.edu, 0101 Old Main Hill.
2012 Course Schedule
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Meeting Time and Location
Lecture and Laboratory Topic Schedule
Required Labs (weeks 2 - 5)
Elective Labs (weeks 6 - 15)
Directions to non-CVM locations
Meeting Time and Location:
Lectures:
Tuesday
Tuesday
2:30 PM
4:20 PM
ATRC 103
Required Laboratory Sessions:
Thursday
2:30 – 5:20
PM
Locations as arranged
(see below)
Elective Laboratory Sessions:
As arranged (see below)
Lecture and Laboratory Topic Schedule:
Lecture schedule blanks may move when scheduling conflicts arise for off-campus
speakers and clinicians. Scheduling for elective lab weeks 6 - 15 is determined by
clinicians responsible for the section based on student interest.
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Wk 1: Aug 20
Tue, Aug 21
Tue, Aug 21
Fri, Aug 26
Lecture Schedule: updated 06/05/12
Lab Schedule: updated 06/05/12
VM 568 Course Introduction
Mammals are Mammals
Attend Student Club Barbeque (3 - 5 PM)
(in place of labs this week)
calendars - academic
Dr. Rusty Stott
Dr. Rusty Stott
Week 2:
Tue, Aug 28
Tue, Aug 28
Ths, Aug 30
Req. Labs
Req. Labs
Week 3:
Mon, Sept 3
Tue, Sept 4
Tue, Sept 4
Req. Labs
Req. Labs
Week 4:
Tue, Sept 11
Tue, Sept 11
Req. Labs
Req. Labs
Week 5*:
Tue, Sept 18
Tue, Sept 18
Req. Labs
Req. Labs
Week 6:
Tue, Sept 25
Tue, Sep 25
Thur Sept. 27
Thur Sept. 27
Week 7*:
Infection Control in the VTH and You
Farm Field Trips
Laboratory Orientation
Labor Day - All University Holiday
General & Herd Orientation
Understanding Equine Behavior
Small Animal Restraint & Physical Exam Basics
Small Animal Restraint & Physical Exam Basics
Dr's. Margaret Davis, Dale
Hancock
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Laboratory Instructors
Dr. Rusty Stott
Jason Romney
Dr. Kerry Rood
Dr. Kerry Rood
Sheep and the Sheep Industry - 1
Sheep and the Sheep Industry - 2
Equine Restraint & Physical Exam Basics
Ag Animal Restraint & Physical Exam Basics
Dr. Rusty Stott
Dr. Rusty Stott
Dr. Dave Price
Dr. Rusty Stott
Orientation to the Dairy Industry - 1
Orientation to the Dairy Industry - 2
Swine and the Swine Industry - 1
Swine and the Swine Industry - 2
Dr. Robert Corbett
Dr. Robert Corbett
Dr. Ed Kluber
Dr. Ed Kluber
Tue, Oct 2
Tue, Oct 2
Week 8*:
Tue, Oct 9
Tue, Oct 9
Week 9:
Tue, Oct 16
Tue, Oct 16
Week 10*:
Tue, Oct 23
Tue, Oct 23
Week 11:
Tue, Oct 30
Tue, Oct 30
Beef and the Beef Industry - 1
Beef and the Beef Industry - 2
VM 598P: Introduction to Clinics
The Diagnostic Process
Introduction to Problem Solving in Animal
Populations
Camelids and the Camelid Industry - 1
Camelids and the Camelid Industry - 2
Horses and the Equine Industry - 1
Horses and the Equine Industry - 2
Animal Issues in Disasters:
The role of veterinary professionals
USDA Veterinary Services:
Another aspect of veterinary medicine
Dr. Breck Hunsaker
Dr. Breck Hunsaker
Dr. Lynne Nelson
Dr. Rusty Stott
Dr. Bott
Dr. Bott
Dr. David Price
Dr. David Price
Dr. Warren J. Hess
Assistant State Veterinarian
Dr. L. Reed Hall USDA APHIS
Week 12*:
Tue, Nov 6
Tue, Nov 6
Week 13:
Tue, Nov 13
Wildlife Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Chris Wilson, Utah Division
of Wildlife Resources
Tue, Nov 13
Thanksgiving Break - Nov 21-25
Week 14:
Tue, Nov 27
(optional
presentation)
Tue, Nov 27 TBD - Things Best Done
Week 15*:
Tue, Dec 4
Tue, Dec 4
Finals Week
Dr. George Barrington
Required Labs: (4 labs - weeks 2, 3, 4, 5)
Readings prior to Lab Sessions:
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Read the specific handling and restraint skills and techniques list for the upcoming lab:
o Small Animal
o Bovine
o Equine
Before the Small Animal Restraint Basics Lab, read "Handling, Restraint and Physical
Examination of Dogs and Cats"
Before the Bovine Restraint Basics Lab:
o read pgs. 3 to 21 of Chap. 1: Clinical examination and making a diagnosis in:
Radostits et al. (2007). Veterinary Medicine: A textbook of the disease of cattle,
horses, sheep, pigs and goats, 10th ed., copyright Elsevier Limited (2007).
(Animal Health Library Reserve SF745 .B65 2007))
o be familiar with Dr. Parish's physical exam handouts:
 adult cow physical exam pdf
 sheep and goat physical exam pdf
Before the Equine Restraint Basics Lab, read Basic Horsemanship and bring a copy to
lab to be signed off.
For the Lab Session:
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Bring a stethoscope, thermometer, penlight, watch with a second hand or seconds
display, and a table of Normal Values
o VCS TPR Normals Spreadsheet
o On-line Normal TPR Value Tables (on-line Merck Veterinary Manual)
o Stethoscope Selection (VCS Cardiologists Meurs and Nelson)
Please wear your name tag up where instructors can read it
Laboratory Attire:
o For the VTH Clinic Orientation, wear professional attire as you will tour client
areas
o For Small Animal Restraint Lab and activities involving dogs, cats, or exotics,
wear clean clinic smocks
o For ag animal and equine labs, wear clean coveralls and washable boots
o Livestock Center biosecurity policies require that you wear clean protective
coveralls and clean washable over boots or rubber boots on these premises
To maintain balanced sessions, please attend your assigned section. The species labs are
managed by the clinicians representing their respective sections:
o Agricultural Animals: Dr. Rusty Stott
o Equine: Dr. Dave Price
o Small Animal: Local Practitioners
These faculty or their designees control approval and sign off of substitutes (e.g.,
club activity, previous experience, non-CVM training course, working in that
section) for their required labs. If you cannot attend a required lab session or wish
to be excused, please contact them prior to your scheduled session.
Date
Section 1a
Section 1b
Thursday August 30
VTH Orientation
Small Animal Restraint Basics
Thursday, September 6
Small Animal Restraint Basics VTH Orientation
Thursday, September 13 Equine Restraint Basics
Bovine Restraint Basics
Thursday, September 20 Bovine Restraint Basics
Equine Restraint Basics
Required Lab Locations:
Lab sessions run 2:30 PM to 5:20[PM
Laboratory Topic
Location
VTH Orientation
Bovine Restraint Basics
Equine Restraint Basics
Small Animal Restraint
Basics
Veterinary Teaching
Barn
Veterinary Teaching
Barn
Lead Instructor
Dr. Harmon Rogers,
Clinic Director
Dr. Rusty Stott
Dr. Dave Price
Local Private
Practices
Elective Labs: (weeks 6 - 15)
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To be arranged by faculty listed above that are responsible for section:
o Agricultural Animal: During the fall semester, optional labs will be offered at
the university agricultural animal facilities - USU Caine Dairy, USU Swine Unit
or the USU Sheep Sheep. The signup sheet is 131 ATRC OR AGRS 250, Dr.
Stott’s Office.
o Equine:
o Small Animal:
Lab
Hands- Time
(adjusted
on
Sessions to allow
travel)
Dates
Lead
Signup
Lab Max Students
Instructor Location Location per session
Dairy
Friday Dr. Rusty
afternoons Stott
Sheep
Friday Dr. Rusty
afternoons Stott
Swine
Friday Dr. Rusty
afternoons Stott
Goats
Friday Dr. Rusty
afternoons Stott
Equine
Dr. Dave
Price
131
ATRC
USU
OR
Caine
10
AGRS
Dairy
250
131
ATRC
USU
OR
Sheep
20
AGRS
Unit
250
131
ATRC
USU
OR
Swine
15
AGRS
Unit
250
131
ATRC
USU
OR
Sheep
15
AGRS
Unit
250
130
USU
ATRC
Equine
OR
6 min to 17
Education
AGRS
Center
250
Small
Animal
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Directions to off campus Locations:
USU Caine Dairy
4300 South Highway 89-91, Wellsville UT 84339
The dairy is located about 1 mile further south on Highway 89-91 than the ATRC
Building at the Animal Science Farm.
All other units are located at the Animal Science Farm as is the ATRC. The address is:
3580 South South Highway 89-91, Wellsville UT 84339
USU Swine Unit
USU Beef Unit
USU Sheep Unit