VT223: Applied Equine Techniques
Fall Quarter
Instructor:
Dr. Terry Teeple
Rm: 110-P; Ph: 964-6668
MATERIALS OF INSTRUCTION:
Handbook of Livestock Management Techniques; Bataglia and Mayrose; 2001
Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians; McCurnin and Bassert; 2002
COURSE CONTENT:
The role of the technician will be discussed in three different veterinary settings; the race
track, the breeding farm and the large animal (or mixed) practice. Additional equine
information, not presented in Large Animal Medicine (VT123), will be discussed. The labs
will allow for the practice of technical skills that may be required of a technician employed in
any of the three settings described above OR for the demonstration of common equine
techniques that are not usually performed by technicians. Emphasis will be placed on the
safety of the technician, the doctor and the patient while using these techniques.
GRADING SYSTEM:
Two major written exams, a final exam plus any unannounced quizzes will be averaged for
the written portion of the final grade. The practical portion will consist of a skills checklist
to be completed during the quarter (See attached checklist). CHECKLISTS MUST BE
COMPLETED BEFORE NOON ON THE LAST DAY OF INSTRUCTION. The final
grade will be weighted as follows: WRITTEN PORTION (2/3) ; PRACTICAL PORTION
(1/3) The grade will be recorded in accordance with the program grading schedule.
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance at all lectures and assigned laboratory sessions is expected. Wearing of an
approved uniform is required to attend all lectures and indoor presentations. Appropriate
clothing should be worn while attending labs in the barn.
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LECTURE SCHEDULE:
Week #1
Technician role in equine practices
#2
Vaccines, deworming & dentistry; Conformation
#3
Racetrack medicine; Lameness & lameness exams
#4
Breeding farm techniques
#5
Breeding farm techniques; Ultrasonography
#6
Foaling and neonatal techniques
#7
Equine anesthesia
#8
Technician role in the surgery suite
#9
Equine surgical procedures
#10
Review
LABORATORY SCHEDULE:
Week #1
Knots and ropes; Restraint
#2
Review injection techniques; IV blood collection
#3
Lameness exams; Leg bandaging; Practice session
#4
Gavage; Floating teeth; Practice session
#5
Breeding exam techniques; Practice session
#6
Large Animal Radiography
#7
Practice session
#8
Flush nasolacrimal duct; Practice session
#9
IV catheter placement; Practice session
#10
Practice session