Summarize the basic laws, theories, methods, principles, structures and/or mechanisms within the disciplines of the education. Describe and understand domestic animals normal anatomical structure and physiological functions at both the cellular level as well as the animal as a whole. Explain and classify general clinical and pathological findings, lesions and parameters, including describing the overall etiology, pathogenesis and pathology of the most common medical conditions in domestic mammals, poultry and fish in Denmark. Conduct microscopy and dissection and perform basic (bio)chemical, molecular biological, microbiological and parasitological analyses. Manage small and large animals in accordance with relevant safety regulations and in accordance with current legislation, as well as assess their general health status. Explain and reflect on the principles of systematic, problem-oriented medical approach to clinical manifestations of disease. Perform basic diagnostic tests on specimens collected from animals and animal source foods, and analyze and evaluate the results. Perform basic elements of a clinical examination.
X SVEB13386/SVEB13387 Anatomy & Physiology 1/2 SVEK13005 Animal Nutrition SVEB13003 Basic Statistics and Epidemiology SVEB13016 Infection Microbiology Apply practical knowledge about gross anatomy and special histology, including practical training in dissection and microscopy, and the function of organs as a basis for acquiring additional necessary information for surgical and medical interventions as well as pathological findings. Knowledge about practical physiological measurements as taught in student exercises. Describe basic principles regarding determination of nutrient requirements for healthy and sick animals. Utilize nutritional and feeding principles, terminology and methods for the assessment of standard diet plans, diets and correlation between nutrition and disease Assess feeds usefulness for livestock. Ability to perform calculations regarding the validity of diagnostic tests
Perform basic diagnostic tests on a sample from an animal to identify potential microbial and parasitic disease x x x X x

SVEB10403 Special Pathology and Poultry Diseases SVEB13007 Applied Ethology SVEB13009 Basic Clinical Theory, Companion Animals SVEB13010 Basic Clinical causes. Discuss specimens and perform appropriate diagnostic methods in clinical practice, as well as suggest relevant further studies. Explain the causes of pathological changes Explain the individual organ systems response patterns to injury Explain pathological reaction methods morphological expression, macroscopically as well as histologically, in relation to the pathophysiological mechanisms Assess and explain pathological changes in cells, tissues, organs and organ systems on a macroscopic and microscopic level, for commonly occurring diseases in domestic mammals in Denmark. Perform section on and prepare organs from domestic animals for necropsy in order to evaluate lesions and reactions in the organs. Assess lesions and reactions in cells, tissues, organs and organ systems of domestic animals on a macroscopic and microscopic level, in order to investigate etiology/cause, pathogenesis, complications, differential diagnosis and pathological diagnosis. To be able to apply methods, principles and concepts within the discipline of poultry diseases for the evaluation of clinical manifestations and post mortem findings. Based on the evaluation, and additional laboratory tests and epidemiological data, to be able to carry out diagnosing and advisory activities including the suggestion of relevant measures to solve specific problems Perform pathoanatomical diagnostics in domestic animals and poultry. Evaluate the total necropsy findings and from these and related data make disease diagnosis. Explain basic conditions regarding lesions and reactions in each organ’s cells and tissues in mammals and poultry. Apply knowledge of animal behavior to solve problems, including problems relating to the keeping and use of animals. Describe normal behavior and possible behavioral problems in different animal species Demonstrate comprehensive overview in the principles of basic medical and surgical examination methods and diagnostics in companion animals Explain the four recurring phases of action in the approach to patients in small animal practice using the method approach of POMR. Demonstrate comprehensive overview in x x X X x X X X x X x x X x X x

Theory, Large Animals SVEB10408U Herd Health and Public Health the principles of basic medical and surgical examination methods and diagnostics in large animals. Acquire skills in the safe handling of and dealings with large domestic animals, orthopedic anatomy as well as principles for practical lameness diagnosis in horses and cattle. Explain the principles of basic medical and surgical examination methodology and diagnostics. Explain the principles of basic medical and surgical examination methodology and diagnostics. (skal læringsmålet gentages 2 gange?) Utilize clinical examination to assess animals’ health. Evaluate selected clinical findings and – parameters. Identify the main enzootic and exotic diseases in pigs and fish. Apply simple quantitative and qualitative methods to analysis herds’ production and health. Interpret simple analyses of herd data. Evaluate problems regarding disease etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, therapy and prophylaxis in pigs and fish. x x X X x X X X