Equine Clinical Studies (VETS4022)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Veterinary Science School
Units
2
Duration
Two Semesters
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
General contact hours 2 Hours/ Week
Prerequisite
(VETS3010, VETS3011, VETS3012) or (VETS3050, VETS3060, VETS3070)
Restricted
Enrolment restricted to Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) students.
Assessment methods
Progressive assessment - online practical quizzes, end of semester 1 exam and final exam
Course enquiries
Professor Ben Ahern (Semester 1, Semester 2, Gatton, In person)
Ms Jessica Wise ()
Professor Ben Ahern and Dr Jessica Wise
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | Gatton | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course duration
This is a year long course. It commences in Semester 1, 2025 and completes in Semester 2, 2025.
Course description
In this course, students develop skills in all branches of equine medicine, surgery and reproduction. This includes competence in the normal clinical procedures used in equine practice and an understanding of the scientific basis and case-based diagnostic approach for such procedures. Topics include: management and diseases of broodmares, stallions, and neonates, wound healing, colic and gastroenterology, opthalmology, respiratory syndromes, urological syndromes, orthapaedics, lameness and laminitis, neurology, dermatology and dentistry.
