Clinicopathological - University of Glasgow

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INFORMATION FOR THE FINAL YEAR COURSE IN
LARGE ANIMAL CLINICAL STUDIES
ACADEMIC YEAR 2005/2006
PLEASE NOTE
Items contained within this Course Information Document are sometimes unavoidably subject
to change. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of the correct lecture,
practical, tutorial and examination schedules. Lecture venues may be changed during the
Course. The Year Notice boards and email should be checked daily.
Code of Professional Conduct to Fitness to Practice. You are reminded that you will be
expected to have read the above code, sign for it and implemented it during your time in the
course.
Course Information
ACADEMIC YEAR 2005/2006
CONTENTS
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Place of Course in BVMS Degree Curriculum
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2.
Aims of the Course
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3.
Learning Objectives of the Course
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4.
Components of the Course (4.1 - 4.5)
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5.
Course Content
5.1
Large Animal Studies Core
5.2
Farm Animal Track: Garscube
5.3
Farm Animal Track: Population & Medicine
5.4
Farm Animal Track: Project
5.5
Clyde Valley Veterinary Group (Lanark)
5.6
Equine Clinical Studies Track: Blocks 1 & 2
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6.
Course Texts and Recommended Reading
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7.
Teaching Hours and Teaching Methods
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8.
Methods of Assessment
8.1
Methods of Assessment
8.2
Course Work
8.3
Students with Disabilities
8.4
Professional Examinations
8.5
External Examiners
8.6
Prizes
8.7
Admittance to the Professional Examination
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9.
Policy on Exemptions and Course Certification
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10.
Other Important Information
10.1
Protective Clothing, Health and Safety
10.2
Staff - Student Liaison
10.3
Staff
10.3.1 Large Animal Studies Core
10.3.2 Farm Animal Track: Garscube, Population
Medicine & Epidemiology
10.3.3 Farm Animal Track: Project
10.3.4 Equine Clinical Studies Track: Block 1 & 2
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10.4
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Example of Class Examination Papers
Core Competencies (RCVS)
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
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Timetables
10.4.1 Large Animal Clinical Studies
10.4.2 BVMS V Large Animal Groups
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Large Animal Clinical Studies
1.
PLACE OF COURSE IN BVMS CURRICULUM
The Large Animal Clinical Studies Course is given during the summer and Easter vacations as
well as all three terms of the Final Year and constitutes a continuation of the clinical courses
begun during the Fourth Year which, together with all large animal aspects of the pre- and
para-clinical courses, comprise the foundation for The Large Animal Clinical Studies Course
in the Final Year. The course is taught by members of the Division of Animal Production and
Public Health, Division of Companion Animals, Division of Cell Sciences, the State
Veterinary Service and other visiting speakers and tutors. Each student spends alternate
months in the Large Animal Clinical Studies Course (total 12 weeks) and the Small Animal
Clinical Studies Course (total 12 weeks)
Each student undertakes a 4 week core course and either the farm animal track (2 weeks
Garscube hospital: 2 weeks Lanark: 2 weeks Farm Animal Project: 2 weeks Population
Medicine and Epidemiology or the equine track (2 x 4 weeks Weipers Centre [by prior
approval, 1 x 4 week externship at off campus equine hospital may be acceptable]). Each
individual student must take responsibility to develop their own core competency skills in all
aspects of large animal clinical studies specifically by undertaking EMS which balances the
range of experience provided by the taught rotations in either the farm animal or equine tracks.
Final year is virtually lecture free, the course being based on casework, however, you will
need to recall knowledge from all the previous years of study and in addition, broaden and
deepen your understanding of veterinary medicine and surgery, utilising a wide variety of
sources. At this stage in your undergraduate career, you should be taking a responsible and
mature attitude to your free time and wherever possible you should use the Library and
Computer Centre facilities, read widely and maintain good attendance throughout the year.
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AIMS OF THE COURSE
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To integrate the factual material of the fourth year didactic course into the clinical setting.
To develop core competency skills and expand knowledge of epidemiology, pathogenesis,
therapies and preventive measures relating to large animal diseases.
To consolidate knowledge of public health and food hygiene
To develop and enhance problem-solving ability.
To develop a sense of care and responsibility to animals under their care and to their
owners.
To develop communication skills with staff, peers and public.
To develop interpersonal skills and appreciate working as a team.
To develop good professional attitude and take a pride in professional appearance and
professional behaviour.
To develop further the spirit of intellectual curiosity and academic enquiry.
To become competent in maintenance of accurate records and preparation of reports.
To consolidate knowledge of legislation/certification relevant to individual large animal
species.
To consolidate knowledge of welfare issues relevant to individual large animal species.
To consolidate knowledge of economic issues of disease in large animal species.
To expand knowledge of principles of veterinary epidemiology.
To integrate clinical experience of extra mural rotations into the formal course.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE
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Acquire core competency skills in physical examination of all large animal species.
Know the important issues of public health and food hygiene.
Acquire skills in history taking, client communication and clinical record keeping.
Know the epidemiology, pathogenesis, therapy and prevention of large animal diseases
against the background of clinical medicine and surgery.
Acquire problem-solving ability and skills in patient care in the broad sense.
Acquire a professional attitude and interpersonal skills with colleagues and the animal-owning
community.
Know the legislation/certification/regulation relevant to health and disease in individual large
animal species.
Be aware of welfare issues relevant to individual large animal species.
Be aware of economic and productivity issues of disease in large animal species.
Know the principles of veterinary epidemiology.
COMPONENTS OF THE COURSE
The course constitutes structured rotations based upon practical work, clinical round and tutorial
sessions as well as short project work in public health and farm animal tracks. Clinicopathological
Demonstrations are held on Mondays and Fridays of each week and these form an integral part of
each rotation.
4.1
Large Animal Studies Core Rotation
Aims:
 To provide training in core competency skills for clinical examination of individual farm
animals and equidae.
 To provide further information on the aetiology, pathogenesis, therapy and control of disease
in farm animals and equidae in a clinical setting.
 To provide training in history taking, verbal communications and basic practical skills in farm
animals and equidae.
 To introduce computer-assisted learning programmes including differential diagnosis
programmes relevant to farm animals and equidae.
 To provide training in problem solving using clinical case material and farm records.
 To emphasise the importance of economics in the management of disease and the welfare of
farm animals.
 To provide training in the approach to investigation of farm management problems.
 To provide clinical training in the disciplines of farm animal and equine reproduction.
 To provide training in the approach, investigation and diagnosis of reproductive problems in
herds and flocks.
 To provide training in the history taking, clinical investigation and treatment of individual
farm animal reproductive problem cases.
 To provide training in handling of reproductive data, using both manual and computerised
methods.
 To demonstrate all processes involved in the hygienic production of meat.
 To provide training in food hygiene.
 To provide experience of the role and duties of the official veterinary surgeon and meat
hygiene inspectors in the production, storage and distribution of foods of animal origin.
 To demonstrate the various types of carcase, the abnormalities observed and the respective
judgements.
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To provide the opportunity for students to perform routine meat inspection and basic knife
techniques.
To provide exposure to the meat industry.
To provide a grounding in the theory and practice of a population based approach to the
investigation and control of animal disease.
To provide an introduction to simple quantitative techniques suitable for implementation in
practice.
To provide awareness of the derivation of reference ranges for clinical pathology data.
To provide an understanding and implementation of diagnostic test characteristics.
To provide an appreciation of the different motivations for carrying out diagnostic testing in
different circumstances.
Learning Objectives:
 Develop core competency skills in clinical examination of farm animal species and equidae.
 Consolidate knowledge gained in the fourth year course on aetiology, pathogenesis, therapy
and prevention of disease in farm animal species and equidae.
 Be competent in considering differential diagnosis of disease and where possible methods of
establishing diagnosis.
 Be competent in techniques used in fertility investigations.
 Be competent in the manipulation of reproductive data.
 Be competent in diagnosis and treatment of infertility cases, based on a sound knowledge of
the normal and abnormal processes which occur in animals.
 Gain confidence in basic practical skills and in handling farm animals.
 Appreciate the importance of economics in disease management and welfare of farm animals.
 Gain confidence in verbal and written reporting of clinical cases.
 Gain experience in problem-solving in farm animal health and disease.
 Gain confidence in approaching the investigation of farm management problems.
 Know an abattoir’s basic structure and design.
 Know the role of the meat hygiene team.
 Be aware of the welfare aspects of live animal transport and slaughter.
 Be aware of slaughter and dressing practices.
 Be able to perform all inspection techniques.
 Understand recording and control procedures for unfit material.
 Be aware of the further handling, chilling and transport of meat.
 Understand the ‘Hygiene Assessment System’ for monitoring abattoirs.
 Know of residue sampling techniques.
 Know of and be able to interpret results for bacteriological monitoring, water quality, pest
control.
 Be able to identify possible hazards to public health.
 Be aware of current problems in the food industry
 Be able to understand measures of disease occurrence and their importance.
 Be able to understand epidemic, endemic and sporadic disease examples.
 Be able to recognise and assess bias and confounding.
 Be able to implement contingency tables in a disease investigation.
 Be able to understand common epidemic intervention strategies.
 Understand the use and interrelationship of sensitivity, specificity and predictive values.
 Understand the use and limitations of diagnostic testing in populations and individuals.
 Gain an appreciation of the importance of disease prevalence in relation to diagnostic testing.
 Understand the use of diagnostic tests in series and parallel.
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4.2
Farm Animal Track
Aims:
 To build upon all farm animal and population medicine areas of the core course.
 To provide clinical training for students to enable them to further develop core competency
skills including history taking, physical examination, case assessment and planning for farm
animal cases.
 To provide training in case recording, data analysis and case reporting.
 To provide training in the areas of clinical case management and therapy.
 To use case material, case-based tutorials, farm visits and computer assisted learning methods
to stimulate problem solving ability.
Learning Objectives:
 Be competent in core competency skills for physical examination of all the body systems of
cattle, sheep and pigs.
 Be competent in individual and herd case assessment and planning.
 Be competent in history taking and record keeping and analysis.
 Be competent in professional, verbal reporting of clinical cases.
 Be competent in client communications.
 Know the ethical, welfare and economic issues of farm animal health and production.
 Be able to base clinical decisions on diagnosis, case management and therapy on a detailed
understanding of the epidemiology and pathogenesis of diseases of farm animals.
 See Core Competencies (RCVS) pg36 and Appendix 2
4.3
Farm Animal Projects
Aims:
 To encourage in-depth investigation of clinical material seen while on EMS.
 To encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning.
 To give students the opportunity to review in-depth a specific topic of their
choice.
 To broaden students interest and understanding of farm animal veterinary
Practice.
 To encourage teamwork.
 To improve writing skills.
Learning Objectives:
The objectives of the Farm Animal Projects will be in part dependent on the exact project
undertaken. However, these might include:
 To identify and select a subject of interest.
 To design a project based on clinical EMS material.
 To show the ability to work as a team to undertake the project, or investigation, and produce a
written report.
 To gain, and be able to demonstrate, an increased understanding of the subject area.
4.4
Clyde Veterinary Group (Lanark)
Aims:
 To give training in clinical examination of large animals in the farm environment.
 To give training in investigation of disease on a herd basis.
 To give tuition and training in farm animal surgical techniques.
 To give an understanding of the current legislation affecting disease control and certification
in large animal practice.
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To give training in case management in large animal practice.
To develop communication skills with clients.
Learning Objectives:
 Be competent in the handling and restraint of animals in the farm environment to allow a safe
and full clinical examination and to be competent in that examination.
 Understand the techniques and routines to follow in disease investigation on a herd basis.
 Be fully aware of, and understand the methods used in, commonly used farm animal surgical
techniques.
 Know the current legislation affecting disease control and certification in large animals.
 Be confident in communication with clients.
4.5
Equine Clinical Track: Blocks 1 and 2
Aims:
 To provide within a hospital setting, clinical training for students to enable them to develop
core competency skills including history taking, physical examination, case assessment and
planning.
 To provide training in case recording and reporting.
 To provide training in the areas of clinical case management and therapy.
 To provide training in equine intensive care.
 To use case material, case-based tutorials and computer assisted learning methods to stimulate
problem solving ability.
 To deliver training in species specific topics such as sports medicine and international
transportation.
 To provide training in equine anaesthesia.
Learning Objectives:
 Be competent in core competency skills for physical examination of all the body systems of
the horse.
 Be competent in individual case assessment and planning.
 Be competent in history taking and record keeping.
 Be competent in professional, verbal reporting of clinical cases.
 Be competent in client communications.
 Be competent in intensive care of individual cases.
 Know the ethical, welfare and economic issues of equine diseases.
 Be competent in equine anaesthesia.
 Be able to base clinical decisions on diagnosis, case management and therapy on a detailed
understanding of the epidemiology and pathogenesis of disease of the horse.
See Core Competencies (RCVS) pg36 and Appendix 1
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5.0 Course Content
5.1.1 Core Course
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW, FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Large Animal Core Course
Week 1
Divisions of Animal Production & Public Health and Companion Animals
Final Year Large Animal Course
Term 1 (Martimas) 2005/2006
Monday 10th Oct
Introduction (All) 9-9.30 am
Public health seminar (C&D)
Tuesday 11th Oct
Wednesday 12th Oct
Thursday 13th Oct
Public health specimens & Public
health
stunning (C)
presentations (C&D)
CAL Programs (D)
Friday 14th Oct
project Public health specimens & Reilly (C&D)
stunning (D)
CAL Programs (C)
Farm cases & species specific Farm Visit (G&H)
competencies (G&H)
State veterinary
(G&H)
medicine Cochno visit (G&H)
Equine hospital (E&F)
Equine hospital (E&F)
Equine hospital (E&F)
Economics
tutorial
learning (A&B)
self Communication skills (A&B)
Hoof or calving tut (A&B)
Clinicopathological
Conference 9.40-10.30
Equine hospital (E&F)
Evaluation of colic in the
horse (GH&EF)
Farm animal cases & species Farm animal case discussion
specific competencies (A&B)
(A&B)
Clinicopathological
Conference 12.10-13.00
Food Hygiene-1 (C&D)
Project
(C&D)
Preparation
Time No Teaching (ABCDEF)
Epidemiology 1:
Food Hygiene-2 (C&D)
The post-partum cow (tutorial) Farm
animal
tutorial Farm animal case discussion Principles
of
population Approaches to herd fertility
(G&H)
(Therapeutics) (AB&GH)
(G&H)
medicine; rates measures and (A&B)
confounding (All)
Equine hospital (E&F)
Self Study (A&B)
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Equine hospital (E&F)
Equine wound management
(GH&EF)
Large Animal Clinical Studies
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW, FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Large Animal Core Course
Week 2
Divisions of Animal Production & Public Health and Companion Animals
Final Year Large Animal Course
Term 1 (Martimas) 2005/2006
Monday 17th Oct
Public health seminar (G&H)
Tuesday 18th Oct
Wednesday 19th Oct
Public health specimens & Public
health
stunning (G)
presentation (G&H)
CAL Programs (H)
Thursday 20th Oct
Friday 21st Oct
project Public health specimens & Reilly (G&H)
stunning (H)
CAL Programs (G)
Farm cases & species specific Farm Visit (A&B)
competencies (A&B)
Farm animal case discussion Cochno visit (A&B)
(A&B)
Equine hospital (E&F)
Equine hospital (E&F)
Economics
tutorial
learning (C&D)
Equine hospital (E&F)
self Self study (C&D)
State veterinary
(C&D)
Clinicopathological
Conference 9.40-10.30
Equine hospital (E&F)
medicine Farm cases
(C&D)
&
Evaluation of colic in the
horse (ABC&D)
discussion Applied clinical problem
solving - “Respiratory Disease
Tutorial” (E&F)
Clinicopathological
Conference 12.10-13.00
Food Hygiene-1 (G&H)
The
post-partum
(tutorial)(A&B)
Equine hospital (E&F)
Project
(G&H)
Preparation
cow Field Surgery (C&D)
Equine hospital (E&F)
Time No Teaching
Epidemiology 2:
Food Hygiene-2 (G&H)
Diagnostic testing (All)
Approaches to herd fertility
(E&F)
Equine wound management
(ABC&D)
Optional helping with 4th years Self Study (A&B)
(C&D)
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Course Information
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW, FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Large Animal Core Course
Week 3
Divisions of Animal Production & Public Health and Companion Animals
Final Year Large Animal Course
Term 1 (Martimas) 2005/2006
Monday 24th Oct
Public health seminar (A&B)
Tuesday 25th Oct
Wednesday 26th Oct
Public health specimens & Public
health
stunning (A)
presentations (A&B)
CAL Programs (B)
Thursday 27th Oct
Friday 28th Oct
project Public health specimens & Reilly (A&B)
stunning (B)
CAL Programs (A)
Farm animal cases & species Farm Visit (E&F)
specific competencies (E&F)
State veterinary
(E&F)
medicine Cochno visit (E&F)
Equine hospital (G&H)
Equine hospital (G&H)
Equine hospital (G&H)
Self study (C&D)
Communication skills (C&D)
Hoof or calving tut (C&D)
Clinicopathological
Conference 9.40-10.30
Equine hospital (G&H)
Equine
prior-to-purchase
(GH&EF)
Farm animal cases & species Farm animal case discussion
specific competencies (C&D)
(C&D)
Clinicopathological
Conference 12.10-13.00
Food Hygiene-1 (A&B)
The
post-partum
(tutorial)(E&F)
Project
(A&B)
Time No Teaching (ABCDGH)
Epidemiology 3:
Food Hygiene-2 (A&B)
cow Farm
animal
tutorial Farm animal case discussion Disease
control;
culling, Approaches to herd fertility
(Therapeutics) (CD&EF)
(E&F)
vaccination and R0 (All)
(C&D)
Equine hospital (G&H)
Optional helping with 4th years
(C&D)
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Preparation
Equine hospital (G&H)
Equine prior-to(GH&EF)
purchase
Large Animal Clinical Studies
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW, FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Large Animal Core Course
Week 4
Divisions of Animal Production & Public Health and Companion Animals
Final Year Large Animal Course
Term 1 (Martimas) 2005/2006
Monday 31st Oct
Public health seminar (E&F)
Tuesday 1st Nov
Wednesday 2nd Nov
Public health specimens & Public
health
stunning (F)
presentations (E&F)
CAL Programs (E)
Thursday 3rd Nov
Friday 4th Nov
project Public health specimens & Reilly (E&F)
stunning (E)
CAL Programs (F)
Farm cases & species specific Farm Visit (C&D)
competencies(C&D)
Farm animal case discussion Cochno visit (C&D)
(C&D)
Equine hospital (G&H)
Equine hospital (G&H)
Equine hospital (G&H)
Field Surgery (A&B)
Self Study (A&B)
State veterinary
(A&B)
Clinicopathological
Conference 9.40-10.30
Equine hospital (G&H)
medicine Farm cases
(A&B)
&
Equine prior-to- purchase
(ABC&D)
discussion Applied clinical problem
solving - “Respiratory Disease
Tutorial” (G&H)
Clinicopathological
Conference 12.10-13.00
Food Hygiene-1 (E&F)
The
post-partum
(tutorial) (C&D)
Equine hospital (G&H)
Project
(E&F)
Preparation
Time No Teaching
cow Economics
Discussion
((CD&AB)
Equine hospital (G&H)
Farm
animal
DEBATE Food Hygiene-2 (E&F)
(Health and Welfare)
ALL
Approaches to herd fertility
(G&H)
Equine prior-to- purchase
(ABC&D)
Self Study (A&B)
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Course Information
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW, FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Large Animal Core Course
Week 5
Divisions of Animal Production & Public Health and Companion Animals
Final Year Large Animal Course
Term 1 (Martimas) 2005/2006
Monday 7th Nov
Introduction (All) 9-9.30 am
Public health seminar (O&P)
Tuesday 8th Nov
Wednesday 9th Nov
Thursday 10th Nov
Public health specimens & Public
health
stunning (O)
presentation (O&P)
CAL Programs (P)
project Public health specimens & Reilly (O&P)
stunning (P)
CAL Programs (O)
Farm cases & species specific Farm Visit (I&J)
competencies (I&J)
Farm animal case discussion Cochno visit (I&J)
(I&J)
Equine hospital (M&N)
Equine hospital (M&N)
Equine hospital (M&N)
Communication skills (K&L)
State veterinary
(K&L)
Economics
tutorial
learning (K&L)
self
Friday 11th Nov
Clinicopathological
Conference 9.40-10.30
Equine hospital (M&N)
medicine Farm cases
(K&L)
&
Evaluation of colic in the
horse (IJK&L)
discussion Applied clinical problem
solving - “Respiratory Disease
Tutorial” (M&N)
Clinicopathological
Conference 12.10-13.00
Food Hygiene-1 (O&P)
Project
(O&P)
Preparation
Time No Teaching
Epidemiology 1:
Equine wound management Field Surgery (K&L)
(IJK&L)
pm free (IJKLM&N)
Principles
of
population
medicine; rates measures and
confounding (All)
Equine hospital (M&N)
Equine hospital (M&N)
Self Study (I&J)
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Food Hygiene-2 (O&P)
Large Animal Clinical Studies
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW, FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Large Animal Core Course
Week 6
Divisions of Animal Production & Public Health and Companion Animals
Final Year Large Animal Course
Term 1 (Martimas) 2005/2006
Monday 14th Nov
Public health seminar (K&L)
Tuesday 15th Nov
Wednesday 16th Nov
Thursday 17th Nov
Friday 18th Nov
Public health specimens & Public
health
project Public health specimens & Reilly (K&L)
stunning (K)
presentations (K&L)
stunning (L)
CAL Programs (L)
CAL Programs (K)
Farm cases & species specific Farm Visit (O&P)
competencies (O&P)
State veterinary
(O&P)
Equine hospital (M&N)
Equine hospital (M&N)
Equine hospital (M&N)
Approaches to herd fertility Economics
tutorial
(I&J) (M&N)
learning (I&J)
medicine Cochno visit (O&P)
self Hoof or calving tut (I&J)
Clinicopathological
Conference 9.40-10.30
Equine hospital (M&N)
Evaluation of colic in the
horse (OP&MN)
Farm animal cases & species Farm animal case discussion
specific competencies (I&J)
(I&J)
Clinicopathological
Conference 12.10-13.00
Food Hygiene-1 (K&L)
Project
(K&L)
Preparation
Time No Teaching (IJKLMN)
Epidemiology 2:
The post-partum cow (tutorial) Farm
animal
tutorial Farm animal case discussion Diagnostic testing (All)
(O&P)
(Therapeutics) (IJ&OP)
(O&P)
Equine hospital (M&N)
Equine hospital (M&N)
Food Hygiene-2 (K&L)
The
post-partum
(tutorial)(I&J)
cow
3pm Equine Gastric Ulcer Equine wound management
workshop (Merial) (all)
(OP&MN)
Optional helping with 4th years
(I&J)
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Course Information
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW, FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Large Animal Core Course
Week 7
Divisions of Animal Production & Public Health and Companion Animals
Final Year Large Animal Course
Term 1 (Martimas) 2005/2006
Monday 21st Nov
Public health seminar (M&N)
Tuesday 22nd Nov
Wednesday 23rd Nov
Thursday 24th Nov
Friday 25th Nov
Public health specimens & Public
health
project Public health specimens & Reilly (M&N)
stunning (M)
presentations (M&N)
stunning (N)
CAL Programs (N)
CAL Programs (M)
Farm cases & species specific Farm Visit (K&L)
competencies (K&L)
Farm animal case discussion Cochno visit (K&L)
(K&L)
Clinicopathological
Conference 9.40-10.30
Equine hospital (O&P)
Equine hospital (O&P)
Equine hospital (O&P)
Field Surgery (I&J)
Communication skills (I&J)
State
(I&J)
Equine prior-to- purchase
(IJK&L)
Applied clinical problem
solving - “Respiratory Disease
Tutorial” (O&P)
veterinary
Equine hospital (O&P)
medicine Farm cases & discussion (I&J)
Clinicopathological
Conference 12.10-13.00
Food Hygiene-1 (M&N)
Project
(M&N)
Preparation
The post-partum cow (tutorial) Economics
(K&L)
(KL&IJ)
Equine hospital (O&P)
Self Study (I&J)
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Time No Teaching
discussion
Equine hospital (O&P)
Farm
animal
DEBATE Food Hygiene-2 (M&N)
(Health and Welfare)
(All)
Approaches to herd fertility
(O&P)
Equine prior-to(IJK&L)
purchase
Large Animal Clinical Studies
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW, FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Large Animal Core Course
Week 8
Divisions of Animal Production & Public Health and Companion Animals
Final Year Large Animal Course
Term 1 (Martimas) 2005/2006
Monday 28th Nov
Public health seminar (I&J)
Tuesday 29th Nov
Wednesday 30th Nov
Thursday 1st Dec
Friday 2rd Dec
Public health specimens & Public
health
project Public health specimens & Reilly (I&J)
stunning (I)
presentations (I&J)
stunning (I)
CAL Programs (J)
CAL Programs (J)
Farm animal cases & species Farm Visit (M&N)
specific competencies (M&N)
State veterinary
(M&N)
medicine Cochno visit (M&N)
Equine hospital (O&P)
Equine hospital (O&P)
Equine hospital (O&P)
Self study (K&L)
Self Study (K&L)
Hoof or calving tut (K&L)
Clinicopathological
Conference 9.40-10.30
Equine hospital (O&P)
Equine
prior-to-purchase
(OP&MN)
Farm animal cases & species Farm animal case discussion
specific competencies (K&L)
(K&L)
Clinicopathological
Conference 12.10-13.00
Food Hygiene-1 (I&J)
The
post-partum
(tutorial)(M&N)
Project
(I&J)
Preparation
Time No Teaching (IJKLOP)
Epidemiology 3:
Food Hygiene-2 (I&J)
cow Farm
animal
tutorial Farm animal case discussion Disease
control;
culling, Approaches to herd fertility
(Therapeutics) (KL&MN)
(M&N)
vaccination and R0 (All)
(K&L)
Equine hospital (O&P)
Equine hospital (O&P)
Equine prior-to(OP&MN)
purchase
Optional helping with 4th years
(K&L)
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5.1.2 Core Course Equine Hospital
WEIPERS CENTRE
Timetable for groups attending the Equine Hospital (Weipers Centre) during the core-course.
Final Year Large Animal Course
2005-2006
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
08.00 SOAP
08.00 SOAP
08.00 SOAP
08.00 SOAP
08.00 SOAP
cases
cases
cases
cases
cases
08.30 clinic
rounds
08.30 clinic
rounds
08.30 clinic
rounds
08.30 clinic
rounds
08.30 clinic
rounds
10.00-12.00
case admissions
and investigation
10.00-13.00
case admissions
and investigation
10.00-13.00
case admissions
and investigation
10.00-12.00
case admissions
and investigation
09.40-10.30 Clin
Path Conf
Tutorial as on
core timetable
12.10 - 13.00
Clin Path Conf
14.00-16.00
case
investigations
14.00-16.00
case
investigations
16.00-18.00
rounds
16.00-18.00
tutorial
16
no teaching
14.00-16.00
Tutorial as on
core timetable
14.00-16.00
Tutorial as on
core timetable
16.00-18.00
clinical
knowledge /skills
assessment (week
2)
Large Animal Clinical Studies
5.1.3
Organisation
- Eight groups of students for four consecutive weeks
- Each student will spend 33:20:27 percent of learning time in farm animal studies: public
health/food hygiene and equine studies respectively
- Each student will spend 6 per cent of learning time on epidemiology
- Each student will spend 2 per cent of learning time on pharmacy therapeutics/
practices/procedure
- Each student will spend 2 per cent of learning time on communication skills
- During core blocks, farm animal track students will be requested to participate with
‘out-of-hours’ equine clinical work on a rota basis
Dress code: farm animal clinical-clean coveralls, waterproof trousers parturition
gown/smock, wellington boots
equine hospital – blue coveralls and leather workboots
public health – clean white lab coats and wellingtons
Teaching times: equine hospital 08.00-18.00hrs
other components 09.00-17.00hrs
clinicopathological conferences 12.15-13.00hrs Mondays
and 9.40-10.30hrs on Fridays
Rotation organisers – S. Love (ext 5999; S.Love@vet.gla.ac.uk),
D. Barrett (ext 5728; D.Barrett@vet.gla.ac.uk), and W. Steele
(ext 2891; W.Steele@vet.gla.ac.uk)
5.1.4
Changes
Due to Farm Track students doing 2 weeks at the Weipers Centre during the corecourse some classes have been swapped with classes that would have otherwise been
taken during farm track instead of core e.g. communications and respiratory disease
tutorial. Some farm track classes have been added for the equine track students during
the core-course. This is why Farm Track and Equine Track do not have exactly the
same timetable during the core-course.
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5.2
5.2.1
Farm Animal Track: Garscube
Content and Timetable
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Week 1
Department of Clinical Studies
Final Year Large Animal Course
2005-2006
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Introduction (All Farm
Visit Communication
9.00-9.30
(Group 1)
Skills
Thursday
Cochno
(Group 1)
Friday
visit Male
Fertility
Practical
Class
(Group 1)
Cliniopathological
Write-up
case conference
reports (Group 2) 9.40-10.30
Farm
animal
practice
surgery
techniques
(Group 2)
Farm animal cases Prepare Student
& species specific Presentations
competencies (All) (Group 2)
Cliniopathological
conference
12.10-13.00
Rotation week beginning
9th Jan this class will
swap with 2nd Wed. a.m.
class
Farm animal cases Case discussions
& species specific (Group 1)
competencies (All) Case discussions
(Group 2)
No Teaching
Student
Slide Tutorial (All)
Presentations
(Group 2 to
present, all to
attend)
Wednesday
Thursday
Cochno
(Group 2)
Week 2
Monday
Tuesday
Farm animal cases Farm
& species specific (Group 2)
competencies (All)
Cliniopathological
conference
12.10-13.00
Visit
Applied
problem
tutorial
clinical
solving
Cliniopathological
Write-up
case conference
reports (Group 1) 9.40-10.30
Farm
animal
practice
surgery
techniques
(Group 1)
Prepare Student
Presentations
(Group 1)
Farm animal cases Case discussions
& species specific (Group 2)
competencies (All) Case discussions
(Group 1)
Friday
visit Male
Fertility
Practical
Class
(Group 2)
Student
Slide Tutorial (All)
Presentations
(Group 1 to
present, all to
attend)
NB Timetable subject to amendment, a more detailed timetable will be given out at the Monday
introduction.
5.2.2 Organisation
- Two groups of students for two consecutive weeks
- Dress code – clean coveralls, waterproof trousers, parturition gown/smock, wellington
boots
- Rotation organiser – D Barrett: ext 5728; D.Barrett@vet.gla.ac.uk
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5.3
5.3.1
Farm Animal Track: Population Medicine and Epidemiology
Content and Timetable
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Week 1
Final Year Large Animal Course
2005-2006
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Introduction
to On
Farm Practical
Interherd
Ruminant
formulation
of
Population
rations at Cochno
Medicine (Farm (JJP)
1)
Thursday
Farm Animal
Economics
(self directed
learning exercise)
Friday
Cliniopathological
conference
9.40-10.30
(Group 1)
Cliniopathological
conference
12.10-13.00
Cochno (Group 2)
Economics
disease control
Ruminant
Prepare HHP
Population
(DCB)
Medicine
Reporting (Farm
1)
of Introduction to No Teaching
an
integrated
herd health plan
(DCB)
Week 2
Monday
PigWin exercise
Cliniopathological
conference 12.1013.00
Tuesday
On
Farm
Ruminant
Population
Medicine (Farm
2)
Wednesday
Farm animal cases
& species specific
competencies
(All)
Thursday
Farm Animal
Economics
(self directed
learning exercise)
Friday
Cliniopathological
conference
9.40-10.30
(Group 2)
Cochno
1)
(Group On
Farm
Population
Medicine
HACCP and risk Report
and No Teaching
Case discussions
assessment in food discussion
of
(Group 1)
animal production
herd health plan
Case discussions
(DCB)
(Group 2)
NB Timetable subject to amendment, a more detailed timetable will be given
introduction.
5.3.2
Planning breeding
programmes
including genetic
merit
(DCB)
Pig
Ruminant
Population
Medicine
Reporting (Farm 2)
out at the Monday
Organisation
- Two groups of students for two consecutive weeks
- Dress code – Farm visits and case sessions: clean coveralls, waterproof trousers, parturition
gown/smock, wellington boots
- Rotation organiser – D Barrett: ext 5728; D.Barrett@vet.gla.ac.uk
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5.4 Farm Animal Track: Project
5.4.2
Organisation
- One half group of students for two consecutive weeks (nominal time allocation)
- Farm Animal Project Organiser (FAPO) – D Barrett: ext 5728; e- mail
D.Barrett@vet.gla.ac.uk
5.4.2
General Comments
Students undertaking the Farm Animal Track are required to undertake a specific project and
produce a written report. These reports will be marked by staff members within the faculty,
and made available for inspection and discussion during the large animal final examination.
However, the projects themselves will not actually form an examinable component of the final
examination in Large Animal Clinical Studies in 2006.
Each half group of students on the F6 rotation (Table 10.4) will undertake a joint project. The
group will be required to work together to determine the exact nature of the project, with
guidance from a staff member acting as a facilitator.
There will be an introductory lecture / discussion for those students opting for the Farm
Animal Track before the end of the core-course, to give general advice and explain what is
expected from these projects. Each group will then be expected to inform the Farm Animal
Project Organiser (FAPO) of their intended project area prior to the end of the core course, so
that a facilitator can be allocated to the group. The group will then be expected to meet with
their facilitator to review their study plan / project protocol and obtain advice on undertaking
and writing-up the project.
Projects may have a clinical research component but should not be seen as research studies.
The main emphasis within the projects will be on clinical matters in their broadest sense,
including practice policy, management etc. Students will be expected to draw heavily on their
opportunities, and experiences, while undertaking clinical EMS placements, which will
comprise the basis of their project. Each group will be given two weeks of dedicated time to
collect data, research the topic and write the report. However, exactly when the project work
is undertaken will be at the students’ discretion, as some groups especially those allocated
time in the 3rd term of final year, may wish to undertake their projects before they are
timetabled onto the rotation slot F6.
Students will be required to submit two typed and bound copies of their report for
marking before the end of the Large Animal Clinical Studies Course on May 12 th 2006.
This is an absolute deadline. Failure to meet this deadline will mean that projects will not be
marked. One copy will be returned to the group after the final examinations, the other will be
placed in the James Herriot library.
5.4.3
Scope and Structure of Farm Animal Projects
Student groups will be encouraged to undertake projects in all areas of Farm Animal Medicine
and Production and in all food producing species.
Students within one project group will review the literature in their chosen area and utilise
opportunities during clinical EMS to investigate the topic of interest in depth, producing a
report which sets their work in the context of previously published material. Alternatively
projects may take the form of a case series based on material seen while on EMS and
supported by a literature review, in the same way that a case series may be written-up for
publication. Whatever the subject of study, the project report should consist of a relatively
short concise piece of written work not exceeding 5,000 words. These reports should be
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written and referenced in the style of The Veterinary Record, and comply where appropriate to
the guidelines for authors of that journal.
The report should consist of:
 A summary of not more than 200 words
 Introduction
 Materials and methods
 Results
 Discussion
 Acknowledgements
 References
Where the nature of the project makes these headings inappropriate, the report should follow a
similar overall arrangement with appropriate modification of sub-headings.
Examples of the type of project that may be undertaken include:
 Reporting of in-depth on-farm investigations.
 Investigation and critique of veterinary practice policies in certain areas e.g. QA audits on
farm, POM dispensing, Preventive Medicine Programmes, farm animal veterinary fee
structures, Biosecurity programmes,……
 Investigation and critique of treatment protocols used by different veterinary practices for
certain diseases e.g. endometritis, peracute mastitis, ………
 Details of a series of similar cases (this may include surgical cases) taken from one or several
veterinary practices.
 Studies based on practice and farm records.
While the material and inspiration for these projects should be drawn from the students' first hand
experience while undertaking clinical EMS, it may on occasion be permissible to also source
material from published literature, for example when undertaking a historical comparison between
treatments or surgical procedures. Farm animal projects should not cover material covered by the
final year public health projects overseen by Mr Billy Steele.
Students should have their project outline and title agreed with their facilitator and lodged
with the FAPO before beginning work on the project.
5.4.4
Assessment of Projects
Members of the panel of facilitators will mark each report and award a group mark using the
marking descriptors outlined in 8.2 below.
In assessing a project the following will be taken into account:
 Origin and idea of project
 Organising and planning of project
 Skills used and / or learned in undertaking project
 Skills in writing and presenting report
 Enthusiasm and self motivation
 The extent to which material gathered while undertaking clinical EMS contributes to the
project.
 Overall quality of written work presented
While the marks awarded for these projects will not contribute directly to the final
examination this year, students may be asked about the project during their examination.
Reference may also be made to the marks as an indication of the quality of a student’s work
during the final year if required by the external examiner.
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5.5
Clyde Veterinary Group (Lanark)
Details relating to the Veterinary Practice
Organisation
One group for two consecutive weeks
Dress code:- Farm Animal: Wellington boots, overalls and waterproof jacket, waterproof
trousers, parlour top. Please wear your name badge when working with the Clyde Veterinary
Group.
Staff
John Baillie, John Main, Neil Lang, Trevor Hamilton, Jan Downer, Austen Marr, Charles
Marwood.
Mornings (from 8.00 am) – accompany vets on rounds
Afternoons - Seminars/Drug Presentation & accompany vets on rounds
Practice Location
The Clyde Veterinary Group operates from a surgery located at The New Market, Hyndford
Road, Lanark ML11 9SZ, Tel 01555 660000. Heading out of Lanark on the A73 (Biggar,
Abington, Carlisle) you will pass the Inn on the Loch Hotel on your left and then the New
Market on the right, at the roundabout turn right and the surgery is the first building on the
left.
Arrival
On the first Saturday of your 2-week stay at least 1 or 2 students from each group are to go to
Lanark and check-in to the accommodation soon after 4.00 pm and notify the on-call vet of
their mobile phone numbers (Tel: 07788 150999) so that they can be on-call for the Saturday
evening and Sunday. The rest of the group should arrive in time to start work at 8.00 am on
Monday.
Departure
At the end of the rotation the outgoing group must vacate the accommodation by 10.00 am.
but are welcome to work in the practice on the Saturday.
Night Rota
One student should always be available for night calls, however there may be a spare seat in
the vet’s car for other volunteers. Under no circumstances should the on-call student have any
alcohol.
Pets
Strictly no pets.
Security
Whenever leaving the building, please ensure the practice is secure.
Vehicle
The car, provided by the University, is insured for students to drive. However students are
required to present their driving licences to the Faculty Reception before leaving for the
rotation at Lanark.
Please submit the following to the Faculty Reception: Photographic part and paper part of
Driving licence (to be photocopied)
Please complete the following and submit to Reception: Insurance Declaration Form 1
(available on Moodle). Please make sure you have completed and submitted the form
BEFORE your rotation at Lanark. Failure to do this will result in you NOT being eligible
to drive the students' car on your rotation at Lanark (see further instructions and downloadable
form on Moodle). (See also accommodation details below)
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Clients
Please remember that all clients of the practice pay a full commercial rate for all the work that
is carried out on their farms.
We rely on their goodwill to allow students to assist in, rather than just watch procedures.
Biosecurity and cleanliness
Do not take any protective clothing (including boots) to the practice unless it has been
thoroughly washed and disinfected beforehand, and keep your protective clothing
scrupulously clean while you are there.
Under no circumstances should protective clothing, boots etc be taken into your living
accommodation at the Inn on the Loch. All such equipment is to be stored at the
practice.
Reference Books
These are kept in the common room at the Practice. Many of these are the personal property
of the vets - please return them or people will be reluctant to loan them in the future. There
are also some veterinary educational videos available.
In case of any practice related problems contact John Baillie (Senior Partner) on his
mobile 07785 983975
Details relating to the accommodation
Shared accommodation is provided in a flat at the Inn on the Loch, Lanark.
Keys can be collected from the hotel restaurant from Caroline Duff/ Mike Conyers or Robert
Morrison after 4.00 pm on the first Saturday of the rotation. (access to the accommodation will
not be possible before 4.00 p.m. due to the need for the accommodation to be cleaned and
prepared for your arrival.
The accommodation must be vacated by 10.00 am on the last Saturday of the rotation and the
keys returned to Caroline Duff/ Mike Conyers or Robert Morrison.
The flat has a phone for incoming and emergency calls only 01555 664754.
In case of problems with the accommodation contact Caroline Duff / Mike Conyers /
Robert Morrison or the duty manager at the hotel.
Parking is available at the Inn on the Loch and the facilities should provide all your
requirements for self-catering accommodation.
The university rules detailed in the accommodation contract should be adhered to at all times
as should any instructions provided by the owner/manager of the Inn on the Loch.
Under no circumstances should pets be taken to this accommodation.
The accommodation is non-smoking
The University Accommodation Contract MUST be read and signed at the Faculty Reception
BEFORE students leave for Lanark. Failure to do so will result in students being refused
access to the accommodation. The accommodation is the collective responsibility of those in
residence during any rotation block, student groups will be held jointly responsible and liable
for any damage to the accommodation.
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DIRECTIONS TO THE INN ON THE LOCH AND CLYDE VET GROUP
From Glasgow take M8 (A8) East, Exit M8 at junction 6 (signed New Lanark)
Take A73 for Lanark through Newmains (4 miles from M8) and Carluke (8 miles from
M8). Continue on A73 from Carluke to Lanark.
In Lanark continue on A73 straight up High Street
At traffic lights at top of High Street take right fork.
After 200m pass Somerfield supermarket and continue to roundabout. Take second exit
from roundabout heading out of Lanark on the A73 (Biggar, Abington, Carlisle) you will
pass the Inn on the Loch Hotel on your left and then the New Market on the right, at the
roundabout turn right and the Clyde Veterinary Group surgery is the first building on the
left.
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5.6
Equine Clinical Studies Track: Blocks 1 and 2
5.6.1
Content and Timetable
WEIPERS CENTRE & THE EQUINE CLINIC, HOUSTON
Week 1to 4
Final Year Large Animal Course
2005-2006
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
08.00 SOAP
08.00 SOAP
08.00 SOAP
08.00 SOAP
cases
cases
cases
cases
Friday
08.00 SOAP
cases
08.30 clinic
rounds
08.30 clinic
rounds
08.30 clinic
rounds
08.30 clinic
rounds
08.30 clinic
rounds
10.00-12.00
case admissions
and investigation
10.00-13.00
case admissions
and investigation
10.00-13.00
case admissions
and investigation
10.00-12.00
case admissions
and investigation
09.40-10.30 Clin
Path Conf
10.30-13.00
Tutorial
12.10 - 13.00
Clin Path Conf
14.00-16.00
case
investigations
14.00-16.00
case
investigations
16.00-18.00
rounds
16.00-18.00
tutorial
no teaching
14.00-16.00
case investigation
14.00-16.00
case
investigations
16.00-18.00
tutorial
16.00-18.00
Tutorial or
clinical
knowledge/ skills
assessment
NB Timetable subject to minor amendment
5.6.2 Organisation
Two groups of students for four consecutive weeks
-
Each group will spend two weeks with medicine/reproduction/soft tissue surgery
clinicians and two weeks with orthopaedic clinicians, swapping on second Monday
-
On the final Friday of each rotation either the clinical knowledge/skills assessment or
‘Grand Rounds’ will take place from 16.00 to 18.00 hours:
-
All students required to assist with ‘out-of-hours’ work on a rota basis
-
All students required to attend "The Equine Clinic", a first opinion practice for 1 week
during 2 x 4 week rotation
-
Dress code - blue coveralls and leather workboots
-
Rotation organiser – S. Love: ext 5999; S.Love@vet.gla.ac.uk
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6.
RECOMMENDED TEXTS
The fourth year course notes will provide a useful basic reference point for the final year course for
which there are no specific texts. You are strongly recommended to read around the core material as
widely as possible. Useful texts and journals containing information relevant to the Large Animal
Clinical Studies Course are available in the James Herriot Library and include:
• Equine Medicine, Surgery and Reproduction: Mair, Love, Schumacher and Watson
• Large Animal Internal Medicine, Editor: B.Smith
• Equine Medicine and Surgery, 5th Ed, Editors: Calahan, Merrit, Moore and Mayhew
• Equine Surgery, 2nd Ed, Editor Auer
• Atlas of Equine Surgery, Fessler & Adams
• Equine Internal Medicine, Editors: Reid and Bayly
• Large Animal Clinical Neurology, Editor: I.Mayhew
• Current Therapy in Equine Medicine 2, 3,4 and 5, Editor: N.E. Robinson
• Equine Cardiology, Editor: M. Patteson
• Equine Reproduction, Editor: A.O. Mackinnon
• Manual of Equine Reproduction, 2nd Ed, Blanchard, Varner, Schumacher, Love, Brinsko & Rigby
• Lameness in Horses, Editor: T. Stashak
• Diagnosis and Management of Lameness in the Horse: Ross and Dyson
• Manual of Equine Gastroenterology, Editors Mair, Divers and Ducharme
• Equine Dentistry, Eds Baker & Easley
• Handbook of Equine Wound Management, Knottenbelt
• Self Assessment Colour Reviews Equine Internal Medicine/Equine Orthopaedics and
Rheumatology/Equine Reproduction and Stud Medicine (Manson Publishing)
• The Veterinary Formulary, Editor: Yolande Debuf
• Diseases of Sheep, Editor: T.D. Aitken
• “Veterinary Reproduction & Obstetrics” 7th edition: Arthur, Noakes, Pearson &
Parkinson
• “Herd Health” 2nd edition: Radostitis, Leslie & Fetrow
• Bovine Medicine, 2nd edition: Editors: Andrews, Blowey, Boyd and Eddy
• Veterinary Medicine, Radostitis, Blood and Gay
• Current Veterinary Therapy 4 - Food Animal Practice, Howard & Smith
• Diseases of Dairy Cattle, Rebhun
• Lameness in Cattle 3rd Ed. Greenough & Weaver
• Diseases of Swine, Editors: Straw and others
• A Colour Atlas of Diseases and Disorders of The Pig: Smith, Taylor and Penny
• Clinical Examination of Farm Animals, Jackson and Cockcroft
• Veterinary Clinical Examination and Diagnosis, Radostits, Mayhew and Houston
Journals
• The Veterinary Record
• Cattle Practice (Journal of the British Cattle Veterinary Association)
• Proceedings of the Sheep Veterinary Society
• Pig Progress
• Pig International
• The Pig Journal (Proceedings of the Pig Veterinary Society)
• In Practice
• Equine Veterinary Education
• Equine Veterinary Journal
• Theriogenology
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World Wide Web pages
• DEFRA Home Page
• http://www.defra.gov.uk
• National Milk Records
• http://www.nmr.co.uk/
• Farmers Weekly interactive
• http://www.fwi.co.uk
• World Wide Web Virtual Library Veterinary Medicine
• http://netvet.wustl.edu/vetmed.htm
• BSE page
• http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/bse
• Institute for Animal Health
• http://www.iah.bbsrc.ac.uk/
• Veterinary Epidemiology
• http://epiweb.massey.ac.nz
• Interactive lameness cases
• http://cal.vet.upenn.edu/lameness/intro/
CAL Packages and Programmes (available in the Computer Centre, Weipers Centre or
the James Herriot Library)
• Farm Animal Diseases 1 (CIC-1) (multiple choice)
• Farm Animal Diseases 2 (CIC-1) (multiple choice)
• Identification of Sheep and Cattle
• Ruminant Mechanisms
• The Individual Infertile Cow
• Lameness in Dairy Cattle
• The Evolution of High-Health Status Pig Systems
• Liverpool Equine Cardiology Module
• Equus
• BEVA Stud Medicine I - IV
• The Glass Horse
• Equine Development
Moodle
Moodle is the University's centrally supported Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The Faculty
Moodle site can be accessed from on- or off-campus at: http://moodle.gla.ac.uk/vet/moodle/
Users should log in with their Novell username and password. After a successful login you will be
asked to update your profile.
Once you have logged on, you will be able to access individual courses within Moodle, as well as
general information, and information relating to EMS, summer vacation scholarships, and career
opportunities. Many of the courses require a one-time enrolment key. Your course tutors will provide
these at the start of term. Within individual courses, you will find links to lecture notes and
presentations, past papers, timetables, and links to relevant websites that have been reviewed by your
tutors. Throughout the year your tutors may also add additional Moodle ‘activities’ such as self-test
material, assignments, surveys and discussion forums.
Within ‘General resources and links for students’, you will find links to courses designed to help you
start using Moodle.
Moodle replaces the Student Web Server, a 2004-5 archive version of which is still available on- or
off-campus at: http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/vet/teaching/sws/
You will need to username 'vetstudent' and the password 'jamesherriot' to access this.
For any problems with Moodle please email Vicki Dale (v.dale@vet.gla.ac.uk).
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7.
TEACHING HOURS AND TEACHING METHODS
7.1
Teaching hours
Clinical
hospital
Tutorial
Practical
Demonstration
CAL/SDL
Rotation
Totals
Course Totals
Clinical
hospital
Tutorial
Practical
Demonstration
CAL/SDL
Rotation
Totals
Course Totals
Clinical
hospital
Tutorial
Practical
Demonstration
CAL/SDL
Rotation
Totals
Course Totals
Farm Animal Track
Core*
Track
Student
Staff Student
43
86
82
Staff
32
73
8
15
7
146
177
44
30
0
337
100
32
8
54
256
104
52
24
160
212
146
622
276
968
Equine Track Option
Core*
Track*
Student Staff Studen
t
43
86
308
Staff
73
8
15
7
146
177
44
30
0
311
36
6
8
10
368
52
10
10
0
690
146
622
368
2070
616
Farm Animal Track Option Components
Garscube
Popn Med/Epi FA Project
Student
Staff Student Staff Student Staff
12
24
4
8
0
0
Lanark*
Student
66
Staff
0
26
22
4
0
64
32
36
12
0
104
46
10
4
0
64
62
16
12
0
98
10
0
0
54
64
10
0
0
0
160
18
0
0
0
84
0
0
0
0
0
64
416
64
392
64
160
84
0
* In addition to the formal instruction hours listed students will also take an active role in
“out-of-hours duties during the evenings, nights and weekends
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7.2 Teaching Methods
All staff are not routinely made aware of Students with Disabilities. This information is considered
confidential unless such a person agrees to complete disclosure. Consequently, the onus is on you to
make individual staff aware of special needs you may have that impact on a particular method of
teaching; staff will attempt to make reasonable adjustments. E.g. you may have a degree of red-green
colour blindness and have difficulty distinguishing certain tissues or cells during microscopy.
8.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
8.1
Assessment of student learning and the Course
The content and presentation of the course and the effectiveness of teaching will be assessed
in several ways:
8.1.1
Staff will maintain informal records of individual student performance as evidenced by criteria
including knowledge and its application, clinical competency, clinical skills, patient care and
hospital case records/documentation. Feedback on staff assessment of students will be
provided to individual students in a confidential manner and with the aim of directing student
learning.
8.1.2
Students will complete a confidential written feedback questionnaire at the end of each
rotation. The student feedback will be analysed on an on-going manner with a view to
immediate correction of any logistical matters and on an annual basis with a view to altering
any substantive educational aspects.
8.1.3
On an annual basis a focus group of at least 2 staff members and 3 students will meet to
retrospectively discuss learning and teaching aspects of the course.
Each of these assessment methods will be incorporated within:
8.1.4
The Annual Course Monitoring Report to the Veterinary Board of Studies
8.1.5
The Board of Studies recommendations to the Faculty Committee
8.1.6
Reports from the Faculty to the Academic Regulation Committee ( a sub-committee of the
University Education Committee) and ultimately to Senate
Staff feedback, student feedback and external examiners reports form the basis on which
modifications to the course will be made. Modifications of a major nature require approval of
the Board of Studies, the Faculty Committee and the Academic Regulation Committee
There are no class exams incorporated within the course. Course work includes group
projects[farm animal track] and a 'spot' (steeplechase examination) [equine track]. There is no
formal continuous assessment programme. There is a professional examination of clinical
competency and veterinary knowledge at the end of the course (vide infra, 8.3)
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8.2
Course Work
The course work is submitted at either end of formal teaching in week 24 of the course (farm
animal project) or during week 4 of the rotation of the equine track ('steeplechase' Weipers
Centre clinic seminar room in 1st rotation and Grand Rounds in 2nd rotation, AHTC Conference
Room). Marking of Equine 'steeplechase' will be performed by students through provision of
model answers i.e. self-assessment. Marking of equine grand rounds presentations will be
incorporated within staff assessments of students overall performance during equine rotations
(vide supra, 8.1.1)
The course work does not comprise a component of the professional examination mark.
8.3
Students with Disabilities
Because of the level of confidentiality involved, the Teaching Unit is not always aware of the
currency of special need assessments. Therefore it is the responsibility of special needs
students to ensure that the Teaching Unit is informed in adequate time of any new special
needs evaluation prior to any summative assessment.
Where appropriate students will be given additional time for written examinations, but no
extra time will be given for the completion of oral examinations or practical/clinical
assessments.
8.4.1
Professional Examination
8.4.1 The examination is named BVMSV Final Professional Examination (Large Animal
Clinical Studies)
8.4.2 The examination comprises a series of viva voce stations incorporating both knowledge
and competency, sensu lato, of the health, welfare and diseases of large animal species
including farm animal species, equine species, public health/food technology and
epidemiology
8.4.3 The examinations will be held during 12th-16th June 2006 (first diet) and 4th-6th
September 2006 (second diet)
8.4.4
The examinations will be held in the 'Equine Stable Block'.
8.4.5
Anonymity of marking is not applicable to this entirely viva voce examination
8.4.6 If the candidates fail the examination in June they may take the resit (2nd Diet)
examinations in September. The format of the September examination will be the same
as the June examination, except that ALL students who achieve less than a grade D will
be REQUIRED to have an oral examination conducted by the External Examiner and at
least one of the Internal Examiners. Grades awarded at the second diet of the
professional examination will in accordance with university policy be capped at Grade
D.
8.4.7
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The marking scheme is summarised as follows
Large Animal Clinical Studies
The marking descriptors used in the examination are those given in schedule B of the University Calender for 2005-06
Primary
Grade
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Secondary
band
Grade
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
Mark
80-100
75-79
70-74
69
67-68
65-66
63-64
60-62
55-59
54
52-53
50-51
49
47-48
45-46
44
42-43
40-41
35-39
30-34
Primary verbal descriptors in respect of Demonstration of Professional
Practical Competencies and the Supporting Intellectual Knowledge.
Exemplary and polished demonstration of the required practical competencies with focused
sensitivity to the needs of the subject, the complexities of the operational context and the
wider implications of the procedures or practices
Efficient and confident display of the required practical competencies, an evident appreciation of
the possible practical complications demonstrating initiative and flexibility of approach
Clear demonstration of attainment of the required practical competencies, with appropriate
familiarity with relevant procedures in a range of contexts.
BVMS
Distinction
Merit
Pass
Adequate independent performance of practical competencies suitable to routine operational
contexts
Presently inadequate independent performance of the required practical competencies, but
evidently aware of personal limitations and likely to attain sufficient competence through
practice
Not presently capable of independent performance of the appropriate practical competencies,
lacking in perception in the operational context and prone to errors of judgement and faulty
practice
Fail
N
CR
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8.5 External Examiners
There will be two external Examiners Prof C. J. Proudman, MA, VetMB, PhD, EDS, FRCVS, University of Liverpool
Dr Michael Park,BVMS, PhD, MRCVS, State Veterinary Service
8.6 Prizes Which Will be Given for Work During the Course
Donald Campbell Prize - Awarded to the most distinguished graduate in Large Animal
Clinical Studies
The Don Haxby Prize Awarded to the Final year student who has shown the greatest
clinical competence during the Final Year in Large Animal
Clinical Studies.
Moredun Prize Awarded to best student in Large Animal Practice
The Bogan Prize Awarded to the Final Year student who has combined
excellence in both academic work and sport throughout the
course.
The Tharme Prize Awarded to the Final Year student who has shown strength
through adversity
The Spencer French
Awarded to a Final Year student who has performed well
Memorial prize throughout the Course and/or completed an intercalated degree,
and who has contributed in a significant way to at least one
other aspect of student/university activity.
Silver Medal
Awarded by the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of
(Large Animal) Scotland for Large Animal Clinical Studies
8.7
Admittance to the Professional Examination
It is important to note that a candidate may not be admitted to the professional examination in any
subject unless his/her performance in that course has been deemed satisfactory by the staff member in
charge of the course. A student who is liable to be excluded from the examination will receive a
formal warning in the form of an interview with the Course Leaders, before a final decision is taken on
the matter.
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons stipulates that students are not eligible to sit final
examinations until they have completed a minimum of 26 weeks clinical extramural studies. All
students must submit all required EMS written work by the end of the spring term (17th March
2006) and provide proof that they have completed their EMS by (17th April 2006) to the EMS Office.
Failure to comply may result in students being unable to sit examinations.
9.
POLICY ON EXEMPTIONS AND COURSE CERTIFICATION
There is no exemption system in 5th Year.
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10.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
10.1
Protective Clothing, Health and Safety
All students must, at all times, when working in the clinical areas wear protective clothing:
blue coveralls and leather workboots (equine); coveralls, waterproof trousers, waterproof
smock/gown and wellington boots (farm animal); white lab coat, wellington boots and
waterproof apron (Public Health). Protective clothing must be changed when contaminated.
Protective clothing worn in the clinical areas must be taken off before visiting other areas of
the vet school, such as the canteen, common rooms, library or lecture theatre. Students should
make use of the ample wash-up facilities throughout the clinical areas, especially bearing in
mind the number of potentially serious zoonoses, which could be encountered. Cleanliness is
particularly important after handling animals, particularly if contaminated with body-waste or
fluids. The use of protective gloves may be advantageous in certain situations. Cuts and
grazes must be covered with waterproof dressings. Always ensure you are tidy and clean up
after yourself. Do not leave potentially dangerous equipment lying around, e.g. discarded
scalpel blades, needles and make sure that all sharps and clinical waste material are placed in
the correct bins.
All injuries, no matter how minor, are to be reported on official forms; inform the senior
clinician in charge of your particular rotation and then report the incident to the qualified firstaid personnel: Mary Gatherer (Weipers Centre), Richard Irvine (PM Room), Charlie Cameron
(Farm Animal Medicine and Production) Amanda Kelso and / or John Baillie (Lanark).
10.2
Staff - Student Liaison
Student welfare and well-being is a priority for all members of the teaching staff of the large
animal clinical studies course. If you feel you have problems, or you feel you are not coping
with the work and feel that the aims and objectives are not being attained, then please discuss
this with members of staff. In the first instance this should be with the relevant rotation
organiser i.e. Mr. D. Barrett (Core and Farm Animal Track) or Mr. J. Baillie (Lanark) or Mr.
W.B. Steele (Public Health) or Sandy Love (Equine Clinical Studies). If it is a more general
problem it should be discussed with the course leaders (Sandy Love and/or David Barrett) or
with the Adviser of 5th year Students (Lance Voute).
The Student Learning Service (SLS) offers study skills advice, guidance and support to all
students. If you would like to make your learning techniques more effective, you can attend
workshops which take place regularly in the McMillan Reading Room or contact the Effective
Learning Adviser (ELA). More information can be found at http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/sls.
Students will be required to assess the final year course in large animal clinical studies. This
will be in the form of questionnaires and also meetings of student representatives with
members of staff involved in the different courses. Feedback and constructive criticism by
students is welcomed by staff members. The idea of these assessments is to identify any
specific problems, to ensure that the courses are attaining the objectives and to introduce any
improvements, if necessary. The co-ordinator of the student assessment of the course in large
animal clinical studies is Joanne Glynn, Weipers Centre.
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10.3
Staff
10.3.1 Large Animal Studies Core
Division of Animal Production and Public Health David Barrett, Prof David Logue, Dr Kathryn Ellis, Philippa Hodges, Billy Steele,
Prof David Taylor, Dr Dom Mellor,
Dr Dorothy McKeegan, Ana Garcia, Ricardo Bexiga, Ana Mateus.
Division of Companion Animals Prof Sandy Love, Prof Christoph Lischer, Dr Karen MacEachern, Lance Voute, Kris
Hughes, Colin Scruton, Egbert Willems, Raphael Labens. Dave Rendle, Jonathon
White, Heather Cottle.
Teaching Unit – V Dale
WJ Rielly SCIEH
State Veterinary Service
10.3.2 Farm Animal Track: Garscube and Population Medicine and Epidemiology
Division of Animal Production and Public Health - David Barrett, Prof David Logue,
Dr Kathryn Ellis, Philippa Hodges, Prof David Taylor, Dr Dom Mellor, Dr Dorothy
McKeegan, Prof Jim Parkins, Dr Graham Fishwick, Ricardo Bexiga, Ana Mateus.
10.3.3 Farm Animal Track: Project
Staff willing to act as project facilitators
Division of Animal Production and Public Health - David Barrett, Prof David Logue,
Dr Kathryn Ellis, Prof David Taylor, Dr Dom Mellor, Prof Jim Parkins, Dr Graham
Fishwick.
Division of Cell Sciences - Dr Monika Mihm.
Pathalogical Sciences – Dr Adrian Philbey
Students may also enlist the assistance of their EMS providers
10.3.4 Equine Clinical Studies Track: Blocks 1 and 2
Prof Sandy Love, Prof Christoph Lischer, Lance Voute, Colin Scruton, Kris Hughes,
Dr Karen McEachern
The Equine Clinic, Houston - Dr Tim Watson, Gavin Lawrie, Jane Lawson, Barbara
Maulet
Clinical Scholars - Raphael Labens, Egbert Willems, Dave Rendle, Jonathan White,
Heather Cottle.
Secretary, Equine Clinical Studies - Joanne Glynn.
Nurses - Mary Gatherer, Linda George, Shona MacKinnon.
Grooms - Linda Carr, Elspeth Ralston.
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10.4
Timetables
10.4.1Timetable: Large Animal Clinical Studies Course Calendar 2005-2006
Term 1
1Term
1
Term 2
Term 3
1Term
1
DATE
27-Jun-05
4-Jul-05
11-Jul-05
18-Jul-05
25-Jul-05
1-Aug-05
8-Aug-05
15-Aug-05
22-Aug-05
29-Aug-05
5-Sep-05
12-Sep-05
19-Sep-05
26-Sep-05
3-Oct-05
10-Oct-05
17-Oct-05
24-Oct-05
31-Oct-05
7-Nov-05
14-Nov-05
21-Nov-05
28-Nov-05
5-Dec-05
12-Dec-05
09-Jan-06
16-Jan-06
23-Jan-06
30-Jan-06
6-Feb-06
13-Feb-06
20-Feb-06
27-Feb-06
6-Mar-06
13-Mar-06
20-Mar-06
27-Mar-06
3-Apr-06
10-Apr-06
17-Apr-06
24-Apr-06
1-May-06
8-May-06
WEEK
C1
SUMMER
SUMMER
2005
2005
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
21
22
23
24
F3
F4
F5
E1
E1
F1
F1
G1
G1
H1
H1
F6
E2
E2
F2
F2
G2
G2
H2
H2
SUMMER
SUMMER
2005
2005
KL
KL
KL
KL
M1
M1
N1
N1
M2
M2
N2
N2
AB EF
AB EF
CHRISTMAS
AB GH
AB GH
IJ OP
IJ OP
IJ MN
IJ MN
CD
CD
CD
CD
AB
AB
EASTER
AB
2006
AB
KL
KL
KL
KL
G2
G2
G1
G1
CDH
CDH
E2
E2
M2
M2
P1
P1
H2
H2
F2
F2
P2
P2
O1
O1
N2
N2
O2
O2
E1
E1
M1
M1
P2
P2
H1
H1
F1
F1
P1
P1
O2
O2
N1
N1
O1
O1
CDF
CDF
KLN
KLN
KLO
KLO
ABG
ABG
ABE
ABE
EASTER
2006
EF
EF
GH
GH
EASTER
2006
OP
OP
MN
MN
C1 - Core (clinical instruction, state veterinary medicine, public health, population medicine,
reproduction, equine legislation)
E2 - Equine Hospital (Weipers Centre)
F3 - Farm Animal (Garscube)
F4 - Farm Animal Population Medicine and Epidemiology (Garscube)
F5 - Farm Animal (Lanark)
F6 - Time allocated for Farm Animal Projects
G7 - Self Study and General EMS
Farm Animal Track
4 weeks core (C1)
2 weeks Farm Animal Garscube (F3)
2 weeks Farm Animal Population Medicine and Epidemiology (F4)
2 weeks Farm Animal, Lanark (F5)
2 weeks Farm Animal Projects (F6)
Equine Track
4 weeks core (C1)
8 weeks (2 x 4) Equine Hospital, Weipers Centre (E2)
G7 Self Study and General EMS
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G7
SUMMER
2005
ABCDEFGH
ABCDEFGH
ABCDEFGH
ABCDEFGH
IJKLMNOP
IJKLMNOP
IJKLMNOP
IJKLMNOP
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
29
20
EASTER
2006
E2
IJ
IJ
IJ
IJ
CD
CD
CD
CD
EASTER
2006
IJM
IJM
IJP
IJP
Large Animal Clinical Studies
10.4.2 BVMS IV Large Animal Groups
BVMS IV Large Animal Groups
2005-2006
EQUINE TRACK
A
Lorna Webster
Paul Eynon
Giles Moore
Suzanne Duncan
Marie Sorowka
B
Jillian McComish
Catriona MacKenzie
Kai-Biu Shiu
Susan Donaldson
C
Gemma Halcrow
Michelle Coia
Helen Munday
Elizabeth Newbury
D
Louise Wilson
Lucy Coldwell
Andrew Cooke
Adam Pawson
Brian Rois-Mendez
I
Catriona Wilson
Morven McGregor
Kirsten Gallacher
Michaela Wilkinson
J
Anna Jamieson-Till
Carolyn Todd
Sarah Campbell
Alasdair Graham
K
Joanne McGeoch
Alex Belch
Matthew Denwood
Nicki Singleton
L
Kirsten Simpson
Rachel Mort
Cinthia Fulton
Mairi Mackay
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FARM ANIMAL
TRACK
E1
Jennifer Philp
Christina May
Ian Cure
Matthew McCree
E2
Victoria Davies
Alice Wright
Eileen McCann
F1
Katherine Dunlop
Fiona Mallon
Alison Cox
Kirsten McLeod
F2
Rachael Collins
Joanne Younger
Helen Smith
G1
Philip Kennedy
Gavin Harper
Caroline Wilson
H1
Caroline Smith
Heather Kennedy
Euan Morrison
G2
Anne Coulter
Shona Morrison
H2
Caroline Harkness
Nina De Franco
John Atkinson
M1
Alistair Boyd*
John Sheppard*
Elaine McNamara
Harriet Chapman
M2
Nicola Wilson
Victoria Smith
Laura Rennie
N1
Fflur Roberts*
Susie Ridley*
Amy Koterbay
See-mun Tsang
N2
Douglas Veitch
Rupert Hunt-Taylor
Tim Wood
O1
Carol McInnes
Olivia Byrne
Gerard McLauchlan
Mark Geddes
O2
Louise Forrest
Claire Williams
Philippa Williams
P1
Catherine Tiernan
Colin Buchan
Jonathan Laing
Holly Mervik
P2
Heather Ramsey
Ann McGaughay
Abi Jackson
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*Fflur Roberts and Susie Ridley will attend Lanark with Group M1
* Alistair Boyd and John Sheppard will attend Lanark with Group N1
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11.
SAMPLE EXAMINATION PAPERS
There is no sample examination because of the nature of the final examination.
12.
CORE COMPETENCIES (RCVS)
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCES REQUIRED OF THE VETERINARY SURGEON
INTRODUCTION
1. An important statutory function of RCVS is to determine the “standard of proficiency” and
“knowledge and skill” to fit veterinary surgeons for practising in the United Kingdom. The
standard set for registration is a key benchmark that affects the approval of veterinary
degree courses in the UK and overseas, and should also be seen as the starting point for
consideration of an individual’s continuing education and training needs after
registration.
Maintaining and further developing professional competence is a
requirement for all veterinary surgeons.
2. This document sets out the essential competences required of the veterinary surgeon for
membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
3. There are many definitions of ‘competence’ and many views on how it can be
developed and assessed. In general terms, however, competence is a concept that
integrates knowledge, skills and attitudes, the application of which enables the
professional to perform effectively, and to respond to contingencies, change, and the
unexpected.
4. This document takes a broad definition of competence as being “the ability to perform
the roles and tasks required by one’s job to the expected standard” (Eraut & Boulay,
20001). The definition recognises that requirements and expectations change depending
on the job role and context. It also recognises that competence develops, and that an
individual may work ‘competently’ at many different levels, either at different stages of
their career, or indeed from one day to the next depending on the nature of their work.
5. Eraut and Boulay (2000) point out the importance of distinguishing between an
individual’s competence – what one can do, and performance – what one actually
does. RCVS is concerned with competence when it undertakes its primary function of
determining “the standard of proficiency required for registration” and ensuring that
individuals “will have acquired the knowledge and skill needed for the efficient practice
of veterinary surgery” (Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, section 3). Performance may be
affected by factors such as workload, working conditions, levels of support, and so on.
The regulation of performance is a function of RCVS through its statutory disciplinary
powers.
6. The essential competences have been broken down into three main areas. They are:
1
-
A
-
B
-
C
General professional competences and attributes
describing the distinguishing characteristics of a veterinary surgeon
Underpinning knowledge and understanding
describing in general terms the breadth of knowledge and understanding
needed for a career as a veterinary surgeon, and for subsequent professional
development in whatever sphere of veterinary science the individual wishes to
pursue
Practically-based veterinary competences
describing the basic practical competences that are expected at the point of
graduation.
“Developing the Attributes of Medical Professional Judgement and Competence”, a review funded by the Postregistration
Medical and Dental Education Research Initiative of the Dept. of Health’s Policy Research Programme, by Professor Michael
Eraut and Benedict du Boulay, University of Sussex.
The full paper is available on the web at
http:/www.cogs.susx.ac.uk/users/bend/doh
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The ten guiding principles of the RCVS Guide to Professional Conduct should be seen
as overarching requirements for registration (and by implication, continued
registration) with the College. The Guide states that:
Your clients are entitled to expect that you will: 1. make animal welfare your first consideration in seeking to provide the most appropriate
attention for animals committed to your care
2. ensure that all animals under your care are treated humanely and with respect
3. maintain and continue to develop your professional knowledge and skills
4. foster and maintain a good relationship with your clients, earning their trust, respecting their
views and protecting client confidentiality
5. uphold the good reputation of the veterinary profession
6. ensure the integrity of veterinary certification
7. foster and endeavour to maintain good relationships with your professional colleagues
8. understand and comply with your legal obligations in relation to the prescription, safe-keeping
and supply of veterinary medicinal products
9. familiarise yourself with and observe the relevant legislation in relation to veterinary surgeons
as individual members of the profession, employers, employees and business owners
10. respond promptly, fully and courteously to complaints and criticism.
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCES REQUIRED OF THE NEW VETERINARY GRADUATE
“DAY ONE SKILLS”
A1 - GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
The new veterinary graduate should be able to:
A1.1
Communicate effectively with clients, the lay public, professional colleagues and responsible
authorities; listen effectively and respond sympathetically to clients and others, using language in a
form appropriate to the audience and the context
A1.2
Prepare clear case reports and maintain patient records in a form satisfactory to colleagues and
understandable by the public
A1.3
Work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of services to clients
A1.4
Be aware of the ethical responsibilities of the veterinary surgeon in relation to individual patient care
and client relations, and also more generally in the community in relation to their possible impact on the
environment and society as a whole
A1.5
Be aware of the economic and emotional climate in which the veterinary surgeon operates, and respond
appropriately to the influence of such pressures
A1.6
Be willing to use one’s professional capabilities to contribute as far as possible to the advancement of
veterinary knowledge in order to benefit veterinary practice and further improve the quality of animal
care and public health
A1.7 Have an elementary knowledge of the organisation and management of a veterinary
practice, including:
 awareness of own and employer’s responsibilities in relation to employment and health and safety
legislation, and the position relating to lay staff and public liability
 awareness of how fees are calculated and invoices drawn up, and the importance of following the
practice’s systems for record keeping and book-keeping, including computer records and case reports
 ability to use information technology effectively to communicate, share, collect, manipulate and
analyse information
 importance of complying with professional standards and policies of the practice
A1.8
Understand the need and professional obligation for a commitment to continuing education and training,
and professional development, throughout one’s professional life
A1.9
Conduct oneself in a professional manner with regard to the veterinary surgeon’s professional and legal
responsibilities and understand and apply the ethical codes as set out in the RCVS Guide to Professional
Conduct
A1.10 Be able to cope with uncertainty and adapt to change
A1.11 Develop a capacity for self-audit and willingness to participate in the peer-review process
A1.12 Be aware of personal limitations, and demonstrate awareness of when and from where to seek
professional advice, assistance and support.
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(Commentary: This last item is considered to be one of the most important, and should guide all new veterinary
graduates when undertaking their professional duties. Veterinary surgeons undertaking procedures on
patients must at all stages in their careers be fully competent in their performance, or be under the
close supervision of those so competent. When in doubt, the new veterinary graduate must seek
professional support and in the interests of animal and human health, should not attempt to undertake
complex procedures unsupervised.)
B1 - UNDERPINNING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
The new veterinary graduate will need to have acquired a thorough knowledge and
understanding of the following:
B1.1
The sciences on which the activities of veterinary surgeons are based
B1.2
Research methods and the contribution of basic and applied research to all aspects
of veterinary science
B1.3
How to evaluate evidence
B1.4
The structure and functions of healthy animals, and all aspects of their husbandry
B1.5
The aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of the common diseases and
disorders that occur in the common domestic species in the UK
B1.6
Legislation relating to the welfare (including transport) of animals and notifiable diseases
B1.7
Medicines legislation and guidelines on responsible use of medicines
B1.8
The principles of disease prevention and the promotion of health and welfare
B1.9
Veterinary public health issues including zoonoses.
C1 - PRACTICAL COMPETENCES
The new veterinary graduate should be able to undertake the following:
C1.1
C1.2
C1.3
C1.4
Obtain an accurate and relevant history of the individual animal or animal group, and its/their
environment
Handle and restrain an animal safely and humanely, and instruct others in performing these techniques
Perform a complete clinical examination
Attend all species in an emergency and perform basic first aid
(Commentary: problems to be handled for any species include first aid management of haemorrhage,
wounds, breathing difficulties, eye & ear injuries, unconsciousness, clinical deterioration, burns,
tissue damage, internal organ damage and cardiac arrest. First aid to be applied includes
bandaging, cleaning, immobilising limbs, resuscitation procedures, haemorrhage control.)
C1.5
Assess correctly the nutritional status of an animal and be able to advise the client on
principles of husbandry and feeding
(Commentary: this applies to commonly presented cases and would not, for example, be expected to
include advanced nutritional advice for complex cases, eg. high performance horses, high
yielding diary cows, certain exotic or zoological species.)
C1.6
Collect, preserve and transport samples, perform standard laboratory tests, and interpret the results of
those generated in-house, as well as those generated by other laboratories
(Commentary: new graduates are expected to have a working knowledge of tests to be undertaken include conditions
relating to infectious & contagious diseases; alimentary system; respiratory system; circulatory system; urinary
system; nervous system; endocrine system; mucucutaneous system; musculoskeletal system; trauma; poisoning;
obstetrics; paediatrics; parturition; reproduction)
C1.7
Use radiographic, ultrasonic, and other technical equipment which can be used as a
diagnostic aid, safely and in accordance with current regulations
C1.8
Follow correct procedures after diagnosing notifiable, reportable and zoonotic diseases
C1.9
Know and apply the RCVS twelve Principles of Certification correctly
C1.10 Access the appropriate sources of data on licensed medicines; prescribe and dispense medicines
correctly and responsibly in accordance with relevant legislation and ensure that medicines and waste
are safely stored and/or disposed of
C1.11 Correctly apply principles of sterilisation of surgical equipment
C1.12 Correctly apply principles of aseptic surgery
C1.13 Safely perform sedation, general and regional anaesthesia, implement chemical
methods of restraint, and assess and control pain
C1.14 Advise on, and administer appropriate treatment
(Commentary: the new veterinary surgeon must always seek professional advice and support if presented with a case
beyond his or her immediate capability – see item A.12)
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C1.15
Recognise when euthanasia is necessary and perform it humanely, using an appropriate method, whilst
showing sensitivity to the feelings of owners and others, and with due regard to the safety of those
present; advise on disposal of the carcase
C1.16 Perform a basic gross post mortem examination, record details, sample tissues, store and transport them
C1.17 Perform ante mortem inspection of animals destined for the food chain and correctly identify conditions
affecting the quality and safety of products of animal origin
C1.18 Assess and implement basic health and welfare records (and production records
where appropriate)
C1.19 Advise on, and carry out preventive and prophylactic programmes appropriate to the species and
commensurate with accepted animal health, welfare and public health standards, seeking advice and
assistance where necessary from professional colleagues
C1.20 Minimise the risks of contamination, cross infection and accumulation of pathogens in the veterinary
premises and in the field.
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APPENDIX 1
General Required Knowledge
4.
Develop knowledge and skills as outlined below: Knowledge and Skills to be obtained by
end of equine track rotations
Section I:
Section II:
Section III:
Section IV:
Required Knowledge
Procedures which must have been performed and with which you are competent
Procedure you may perform, assist or observe and with which you MUST be familiar:
Advanced, specialised procedures which you should be aware of for referral purposes:
Musculoskeletal System
Section I: Required Knowledge
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normal limb anatomy
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normal and abnormal limb conformation
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sites for distal limb perineural local analgesia and for synoviocentesis
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assessment of gait; rational approaches to lameness investigation
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indications for, and interpretation of, special procedures (section II-IV)
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common medications used, indications, dosage, adverse effects etc
Section II: Procedures which you must have performed and with which you should be
competent
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assessment of foot conformation and shoeing
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examination of the foot: use of hoof testers and percussion
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identification of fore and hind limb lameness
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flexion tests
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diagnostic imaging; radiography and ultrasonography
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limb bandaging; immobilisation of fractures and following severe tendon/ligament injury
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shoe removal
Section III: Procedure you may perform, assist or observe and with which you MUST be
familiar
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synoviocentesis for sampling/ nerve block/ medication/ lavage
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shoeing for; dorsopalmar and lateromedial foot imbalance; hoof cracks; spavin; laminitis;
angular and flexural limb deformities
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synovial fluid analysis: sample collection, submission and interpretation
Section IV: Advanced, specialised procedures of which you should be aware for referral
purposes
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nerve blocks of the proximal limbs
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orthopaedic surgery (arthroscopy, internal fixation, application of casts etc)
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advanced diagnostic imaging: scintigraphy, MRI
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muscle biopsy
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Gastrointestinal System
Section I: Required Knowledge
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normal and abnormal abdominal auscultation
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signs, logical approach to and assessment of abdominal pain (colic)
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signs, logical approach to and assessment of diarrhoea and endotoxaemia
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logical approach to weight loss
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basic oral examination and dentistry
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faecal examination
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parasitic disease and management
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indications for and interpretation of special procedures of GIT (see section II to IV)
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basic nutrition
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common medications used, indications, dosage, adverse effects etc
Section II: Procedures which you must have performed and with which you should be
competent
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oral examination
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rasp teeth
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rectal examination
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oral medications
Section III: Procedure you may perform, assist or observe and with which you MUST be
familiar
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nasogastric intubation
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reflux by stomach tube
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abdominocentesis
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oral glucose tolerance test
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gastric endoscopy
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faecal sand test
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faecal culture
Section IV: Advanced, specialised procedures of which you should be aware for referral
purposes
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colic surgery
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liver biopsy
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ultrasound of abdominal organs
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tooth retraction, repulsion and endodontics
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laparoscopy
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gastric lavage
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rectal biopsy
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Respiratory System
Section I: Required Knowledge
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normal and abnormal respiratory auscultation
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assessment and logical approach to the common abnormalities - cough, nasal discharge,
tachypnoea and respiratory noise
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palpation and percussion of paranasal sinus, larynx, regional lymph nodes and trachea
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indications for and interpretation of special procedures (see sections II to IV)
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common medications used, indications, dosage, adverse effects, etc
Section II: Procedures which you must have performed and with which you should be
competent
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auscultation of respiratory tract with and without a rebreathing bag
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percussion of paranasal sinuses
Section III: Procedure you may perform, assist or observe and with which you MUST be
familiar
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endoscopy (upper + lower airway)
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bronchoalveolar lavage
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transtracheal wash
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thoracocentesis
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ultrasonography
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catheterisation of guttural pouches
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thoracic radiography
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sinocentesis
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arterial blood collection for blood gases
Section IV: Advanced, specialised procedures of which you should be aware for referral
purposes
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paranasal sinus surgery and sinoscopy
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surgery of the larynx
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lung biopsy
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throracic mass biopsy
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thoracotomy and thoracoscopy
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Cardiovascular System
Section I: Required Knowledge
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normal and abnormal CV auscultation with recognition of variations in the cardiac cycle
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assessment and logical approach to common abnormalities, tachycardia, murmurs and
dysrhythmias
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palpation and quality assessment of facial and digital pulses
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normal and abnormal mucous membrane colour
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assessment of jugular vein integrity; e.g. true jugular pulse, thrombosis
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assessment and logical approach to dehydration and rehydration including in-field
administration of fluids
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indications for and interpretation of special procedures of the CVS (see sections II to IV)
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common medications used, indications, dosage, adverse effects etc.
Section II: Procedures which you must have performed and with which you should be
competent
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intravenous injections
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ECG interpretation
Section III: Procedure you may perform, assist or observe and with which you MUST be
familiar
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intravenous catheterisation
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perform an ECG
Section IV: Advanced, specialised procedures of which you should be aware for referral
purposes
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echocardiography, including stress echocardiography
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telemetric ECG; resting and during exercise
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Reproductive System
Section I: Required Knowledge
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normal and abnormal events of oestrus
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assessment of and logical approach to common reproductive abnormalities, abortion,
infertility, dystocia
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indications for and interpretation of special procedures of the reproductive system (see
sections II to IV)
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common medications used, indications, dosage, adverse effects, etc
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normal appearance of the external genitalia
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familiarity of codes of practice on notifiable contagious pathogens of the reproductive
tract
Section II: Procedures which you must have performed and with which you should be
competent
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examination of the external genitalia
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cryptorchid identification
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palpation of the reproductive tract per rectum
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vaginal and cervical speculum examination
Section III: Procedure you may perform, assist or observe and with which you MUST be
familiar
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obstetrical manipulation
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retained foetal membrane removal
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uterine lavage
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uterine swab and biopsy
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ultrasonography
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epidural anaesthesia
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castration
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artificial insemination
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pregnancy diagnosis at 45 days
Section IV: Advanced, specialised procedures of which you should be aware for referral
purposes
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AI with frozen semen
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semen collection and evaluation
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caesarian
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preparation of semen for transportation
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Paediatrics
Section I: Required Knowledge
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normal and abnormal vital signs and behavioural signs of foals
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foal handling and physical and chemical restraint
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signs, logical approach to and assessment of the sick neonate and young foal
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formulation of a sepsis score
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feeding of the neonatal and orphan foal
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assessment and logical approach to angular and flexural limb abnormalities
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common medications used, indications, dosage, adverse effects etc
Section II: Procedures which you must have performed and with which you should be
competent
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physical examination
Section III: Procedure you may perform, assist or observe and with which you MUST be
familiar
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sterile iv blood collection for culture
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thoracic and abdominal radiography
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collection of arterial blood for blood gas
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set up iv fluid line and pump
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treatment of retained meconium
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iv blood collection for haematology, biochemistry and acid-base balance
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intranasal oxygen therapy
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glutaraldehyde coagulation test (GC)
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calculate fluid deficits, ongoing needs and flow rates
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intensive supportive foal care, feeding, and monitoring progress
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ophthalmologic examination
Section IV: Advanced, specialised procedures of which you should be aware for referral
purposes
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treatment of ruptured bladder, patent urachus, omphalophlebitis
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abdominal ultrasonography
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echocardiography
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Ophthalmology
Section I: Required Knowledge
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normal ocular anatomy and neuroanatomy
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signs, logical approach to and assessment of common abnormalities, blepharospasm,
lacrimation, red, blue or cloudy eye, miosis, ulceration
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methodical approach to examination of all ocular structures including fundus
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indications for special procedures (see sections II to IV)
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common medications used, indications, dosage, adverse effects etc
Section II: Procedures which you must have performed and with which you should be
competent
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fluoroscein staining
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examination for foreign body
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application of eye drops
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ophthalmoscopic examination
Section III: Procedure you may perform, assist or observe and with which you MUST be
familiar
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auriculopalpebral nerve block
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nasolacrimal cannulation
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subconjunctival injection
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subpalpebral lavage
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conjunctival and corneal swab
Section IV: Advanced, specialised procedures of which you should be aware for referral
purposes
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Enucleation, corneal/conjunctival grafting techniques
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Ultrasonography of the orbit
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Corneal biopsy
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Neurological System
Section I: Required Knowledge
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normal and abnormal gait, head position, mentation, behaviour
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methodical approach to neurological examination
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signs, logical approach to and assessment of common abnormalities, ataxia, weakness,
tremor, blindness, head tilt and stupor
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indications for and interpretation of special procedures of the neurological system (see
sections II to IV)
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common medications used, indications, dosage, adverse effects
Section II: Procedures which you must have performed and with which you should be
competent
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neurological examination
Section III: Procedure you may perform, assist or observe and with which you MUST be
familiar
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cervical spinal radiography
Section IV: Advanced, specialised procedures of which you should be aware for referral
purposes
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CSF tap
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advanced diagnostic techniques: scintigraphy, ultrasonography, nerve biopsy, EMG, MRI,
CT
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Urinary System
Section I: Required Knowledge
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recognition of normal urinary tract anatomy
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interpretation of results of urinalysis
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logical approach to polyuria
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logical approach to haematuria
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indications for and interpretation of special procedures of the urinary system (see sections
II to IV)
Section II: Procedures which you must have performed and with which you should be
competent
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collect urine for analysis
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rectal palpation of the bladder
Section III: Procedure you may perform, assist or observe and with which you MUST be
familiar
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catheterise the bladder and collect urine
Section IV: Advanced, specialised procedures of which you should be aware for referral
purposes
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bladder and renal ultrasonography
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renal biopsy
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endoscopy of the lower urinary tract
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water deprivation tests
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Dermatology
Section I: Required Knowledge
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recognition of abnormal skin /hair coat
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interpretation of results of dermatological diagnostic tests
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logical approach to dermatological cases with pruritis, alopecia, scaling and crusting,
alterations in pigmentation and greasy heal
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suture patterns and techniques
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indications for and interpretation of special procedures of the skin (see sections II to IV)
Section II: Procedures which you must have performed and with which you should be
competent
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skin brushings
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skin scraping
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hair sampling
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adhesive tape tests
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suturing techniques (all species)
Section III: Procedure you may perform, assist or observe and with which you MUST be
familiar
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swabs for bacteriological culture
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fine needle aspiration
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skin biopsy
Section IV: Advanced, specialised procedures of which you should be aware for referral
purposes
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intradermal skin tests
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immunological testing
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Therapeutics, intensive care, clinical pathology and legislation
Section I: Required Knowledge
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knowledge of common medications used, legislation of, indications, dosages, routes of
administration, adverse effects
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techniques and sites for IM and IV injections
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interpretation of haematological, biochemical, bacteriological and cytological results
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principles and techniques of equine field anaesthesia
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euthanasia - techniques and ethical issues
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vaccination strategies for horses
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indications for, and application of, fluid therapy
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sampling and sample handling: blood sample; peritoneal, pleural and synovial fluid;
urine sample; blood culture
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preparation of sites for surgery/collection of samples for culture
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procedures and legal aspects of prepurchase/insurance examinations
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endoparasite and ectoparasite control
Section II: Procedures which you must have performed and with which you should be
competent
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intravenous and intramuscular injection
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assess hydration status and formulate a fluid therapy plan
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prepurchase examination (practical class)
Section III: Procedure you may perform, assist or observe and with which you MUST be
familiar
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intravenous catheterisation and care of catheters
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intensive care monitoring
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inhalation anaesthesia
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endocrine function tests
Section IV: Advanced, specialised procedures of which you should be aware for referral
purposes
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bone marrow sampling
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total parentral nutrition
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‘witness’ and ‘expert witness’ issues
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local and regional administration of therapeutics
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APPENDIX 2
Required Clinical Knowledge for Farm Animal Species
The knowledge and skills described in this appendix should be gained by the end of the Large
Animal Course and on completion of Clinical EMS. Much of this information will be covered
prior to entering final year with elements having been taught in the Animal Husbandry,
Physiology, Anatomy, Pathology, Pharmacology and CIC 1 courses. EMS should be seen as
integral to the farm animal course and a vital learning environment if the required knowledge
and skills are to be obtained prior to graduation.
This is not a definitive list, but should be seen as a guide to those clinical areas considered
important.
FOR ALL FARM ANIMAL SPECIES
Knowledge of:
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History taking
Restraint and safe handling
Full clinical examination of all body systems including:
 Musculoskeletal - analysis of locomotion
 Gastrointestinal - oral examination, auscultation, ballotment, rectal
 Respiratory and cardiovascular - nasal examination auscultation, percussion, rate and rhythm
of respiration and heart, colour of mucus membranes, jugular size
 Reproductive and urinary tract
 Neurological exam
Identifying abnormalities and their significance to produce a differential diagnosis list
Common breeds and breed identification
Uses of different breeds i.e. dairy/beef
Estimate age of animal by size and dentition
Approximate weight and if this corresponds to expected weight for age
Condition scoring as a management tool
Normal TPR
Normal anatomy and conformation
Lameness assessment
Herd/flock health plans. Production systems and yearly management plans related to seasonality
including vaccination, parasite control, fertility, mastitis, pneumonia, diarrhoea and lameness
Common recording systems for production and how to interpret them
Organic and free range systems in relation to disease prevention, welfare and consequences of
treatment
Importance of replacement rearing and care and management of young stock
Basics of nutrition at varying stages of production
Identify common feedstuffs and knowledge of the methods of preserving forage
Estimation of nutritive value of feed
The legislation relating to animal identification and movement control
Farm support mechanisms for cattle and sheep and how this affects farm economics
Basic knowledge of farm economics and cost-benefit implications of various veterinary
interventions
Estimation of the market value of various classes of livestock
Legislation regarding use of medicine, recording, storage and disposal, both within the veterinary
practice and on farm
Prevention of drug residues in food production
Certification for slaughter and insurance purposes
Welfare of animals on farm, during transport, at market and in the abattoir
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Humane euthanasia of all classes of stock and their appropriate disposal
Post mortem techniques and how to take the relevant samples for diagnostic tests
Restraint techniques and systems for on farm handling of large groups of stock
Chemical and physical restraint of the individual
Surgical techniques - basic suture patterns, handling of instruments, principles of aseptic surgery
Knowledge of notifiable and reportable diseases, their recognition and diagnosis, and associated
statutory requirements on detection thereof
National disease control and eradication initiatives
Zoonotic disease how to identify, precautions to take to prevent spread and implications for human
health
Common diseases relating to species management and season, identification and treatment plus
recommendations for the rest of the herd/flock
Sampling of appropriate animals within herd for disease monitoring
Principles and definition of biosecurity. Use of a closed herd as a measure to prevent disease
introduction
Knowledge of injection sites and techniques including fluid therapy
Use of medicated feed and water
Normal reproductive cycles, techniques for their manipulation and its advantages /disadvantages
Methods of Pregnancy Diagnosis for each species
Recognition of dystocia and when and how to intervene. Ability to correct simple
malpresentations
Management and organisation of practices client/vet interactions, process of billing and payment
Concept and provision of 24 hour cover
SPECIFIC SKILLS
CATTLE
 Full and thorough clinical exam (see above)
 Restraint and safe handling – techniques appropriate for cattle
 Drug administration IM, IV, SC, Intramammary
 Passing of stomach tube to aid diagnosis and treatment
 Restraint and anaesthetic techniques for surgery inc. local anaesthetic techniques; epidural, local
infiltration, paravertebral, IVRA and corneal nerve block
 Casting of adult cattle
 Castration when and how- surgical open or closed
 Dehorning/disbudding when and how
 The theory of caesarian sections, exploratory laparotomy, LDA/RDA, rumenotomy, rumen
trocharisation, umbilical hernia repair, uterine and vaginal prolapse, teat surgery, urethrotomy,
ringing a bull and digit amputation. Preferable to have assisted with or observed these techniques
during EMS
 Lameness examination and identification of location of lameness with ability to lift foot and
undertake corrective trimming
 Application of foot blocks when appropriate and indications for surgery
 Knowledge of footbaths safe use and disposal
 Recognition of fractures and prognosis
 Application of splints/casts
 Sites and indications for joint sampling/flushing
 Reproduction - manual palpation of male and female tracts appreciating any abnormality found.
Use of vaginal speculum, ultrasound of tracts. Manual PD- size of tract, presence of placentomes,
fremitus, presence of foetus to give approximate stage of gestation. Uterine catheterisation.
Procedure following an abortion - sampling, advice and reporting. Approach to calving, hygiene,
when to elect for caesarian section. Treatment of RFM
 Bull management and selection. Use of AI and synchronised breeding programmes
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Knowledge of milking machines and routines in relation to mastitis control
Perform and interpret a CMT and take a milk sample for bacteriology
Knowledge of herd health schemes and BCVA Herd Health Plan
SMALL RUMINANTS
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Full and thorough clinical exam (see above)
Skin scrape for sheep scab, blood sampling techniques, faecal egg counts
Restraint and anaesthetic techniques for surgery inc. local anaesthetic techniques; epidural, local
infiltration and paravertebral
Specific surgical techniques - caesarian section, ram vasectomy, vaginal and uterine prolapse,
urethrotomy, digit amputation
Lameness investigation at individual and flock level
 Foot trimming
 Use of footbaths
 Fracture repair
Familiarity with flock health planning, endo- and ectoparasite control (treatment and prevention),
fertility including breeding season manipulation, care of the newborn, nutrition at various stages in
the production cycle and vaccination strategies
Ram/Billy management and selection
 Soundness examination including semen sampling
Awareness of health schemes e.g. MV EAE
PIGS
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Clinical examination and restraint (as above)
Interpretation of health and production records
Appreciate the differences in levels of herd health and how to maintain these
Have a working knowledge of the necessary biosecurity for pig units
Ability to evaluate environment and production in relation to health and welfare for both intensive
and outdoor systems
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