Module
Equine Bioveterinary Science 2
- Module code
- 2253
- Module leader
- Anne Stevenson
- Module level
- 5
- Module credits
- 15
- Prerequisites
- Min study time
- 150 hours
- Contact Hrs within study time
- 40 hours
- Teaching period
- Semester 1
Module content
- Epidemiology in veterinary science.
- Equine Metabolic Conditions (including metabolic syndrome, laminitis and PPID).
- Equine intestinal disease (including colic and gastric ulceration).
- Histology in veterinary science.
- Microbiology in veterinary science.
- Pathology in veterinary science.
- Other equine diseases of topical relevance.
Module outcomes
To achieve credit for this module, students must be able to:
- Interpret equine diseases and disorders
- Appraise management strategies of equine diseases and disorders
- Examine the importance of the study of equine diseases and disorders.
Assessment
| Assessment | Description | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Synthesis paper | 100% |
Key texts
Students should be familiar with the content of at least one of the following:
- Higgins, A.J. and Synder, J.R. (2006) The Equine Manual (2nd edition). Elsevier
- Hirsch, D.C. and Zee, Y.C. (1999) Veterinary Microbiology. Blackwell Science
- Quinn, P.J., Markey, B.K., Leonard, F.C., Fitzpartrick, E.S., Fanning, S. and Hartigan, P.J. (2011) Veterinary Microbiology and Microbial Disease. (2nd edition) Wiley Blackwell.
Supporting texts
Journals
- Equine Veterinary Journal
- Equine Veterinary Education
- Veterinary Record
- Veterinary Clinics of North America
- Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
- The veterinary Journal
Other information
It would be very useful for students to register with:
- IVIS (free) for extensive access to publications http://www.ivis.org/home.asp
- National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) http://www.noah.co.uk/
- http://www.thehorse.com/ for lay interpretation of veterinary research and practice.