Training Course 09 A: Clinic for Cattle and Small Ruminants
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
This course aims to transmit the theoretical bases and technical-practical knowledge related to the main aspects of the veterinary profession directed to cattle and small ruminants that still offer numerous job opportunities. Therefore, the students can have the opportunity to experience clinics and theriogenology of domestic ruminants and improve or acquire health controlling and pathological skills so that an individual's diagnosis can also be applied to the management, treatment, and prophylaxis of the herd diseases. Clinical activity on small ruminants will be aimed at both farm animals and "pets" patients, representing a constantly growing reality.
The training course will be articulated at university and in farms and other external structures. The training course will be complemented by technical-practical seminars that will explore issues of immediate relevance to clinical activity such as animal welfare assessment, veterinary legislation, nutrition, and health management of bovine, sheep, and goat herds.
The training course will be articulated at university and in farms and other external structures. The training course will be complemented by technical-practical seminars that will explore issues of immediate relevance to clinical activity such as animal welfare assessment, veterinary legislation, nutrition, and health management of bovine, sheep, and goat herds.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the training course, the student will be able to independently apply the clinical method that, starting from the clinical examination, evaluating the possible differential diagnoses, leads to the formulation of the diagnosis and the therapy setting. The training course aims to provide future veterinarians with the skills to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases of ruminants both on the individuals and on the population and improve their reproductive management skills.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Prerequisites for admission
The knowledge needed to adequately approach the course is passing the 3rd year exams and having taken the Veterinary Medical Semeiotics and Veterinary Forensic Medicine and Veterinary Clinic for Livestock animals courses.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam will consist of a clinical report and discussion of an individual or herd clinical case, aimed at ascertaining the acquisition of clinical skills, proper understanding of the case and the ability to rework the course content. The test will be graded in thirtieths.
Clinical rotation
Course syllabus
In the document of the Day one competences "(DOCs), drawn up by the European Coordinating Committee on Veterinary Training, there is a list of knowledge and skills that the new graduate must possess. The electronic logbook lists the practical skills that the student must acquire to satisfy what is reported in the DOCs document. The hospital rotation is aimed at making the student acquire the skills and competences shown in the electronic logbook which from time to time it will be appropriate to apply on patients and case studies assigned.
Teaching methods
Practical work on referred for visit and hospitalized patients and on biological material provided for diagnostic purposes at the Teaching Veterinary Hospital. The work will be carried out by the students individually or in groups under the direct guidance of the teachers. All students will carry out activities in the Companion Animal Veterinary Teaching Hospital, in the Ruminant and Swine Clinic, in Equine Clinic and in the facilities of the diagnostic services.
Teaching Resources
No specific reference material is foreseen. In relation to the activities carried out from time to time, students may be asked to research and discuss scientific literature on specific cases observed.
Clinic for domestic ruminants
Course syllabus
Clinical examination of domestic ruminants (4 hours). Main diseases of adult cattle and calf encountered in clinic (4 hours). Main diseases of domestic small ruminants encountered in clinic (4 hours).
Teaching methods
Practical exercise at the Clinic for Ruminants and Swine or on farm (16 hours). Clinical examination of sick animals, differential diagnostics, compilation of a medical record, choice of side tests, formulation of a therapy, execution of the therapy, formulation of a prophylactic plan.
Teaching Resources
Dirksen G. Medicina interna e chirurgia del bovino. 2004 Point veterinaire.
Pugh DG et al. Sheep, goat and cervid medicine. 2021 Elsevier
Pugh DG et al. Sheep, goat and cervid medicine. 2021 Elsevier
Pathology for ruminants
Course syllabus
The course aims to provide theoretical and correct sampling of swabs and practical knowledge regarding the following topics:
-Autopsy technique and proper performance and handling of microbiological and histological specimens - 8 hours
-Morphological description of the pathological finding - 4 hours
-Main pathologies of ruminants - 4 hours
-Autopsy technique and proper performance and handling of microbiological and histological specimens - 8 hours
-Morphological description of the pathological finding - 4 hours
-Main pathologies of ruminants - 4 hours
Teaching methods
The student will be involved in practical activities that will take place partly on ruminant cadavers and pathologic organs arising from slaughterhouse.
Teaching Resources
Patologia Veterinaria Sistematica - Donald M. McGavin, James F. Zachary
Epidemiology and prevention of the main infectious diseases of ruminants
Course syllabus
Main dairy ruminants infectious diseases (4 hours)
Farm data analysis and microbiological laboratoy diagnosis (4 hours)
Farm visits in Dairy farms (8 hours)
Farm data analysis and microbiological laboratoy diagnosis (4 hours)
Farm visits in Dairy farms (8 hours)
Teaching methods
The first part of the course includes room lectures with the students and will be aimed at pointing out the main infectious diseases of dairy ruminants in an intensive farming context, analyzing the main risk factors and preparing management control plans. In the second part, through visits to farms, practical surveys will be carried out to highlight the Farm differences that lead to differences in epidemiological conditions relating to the main ruminants infectious diseases.
Teaching Resources
Presentations by the teacher made available on the Ariel platform
Reproductive management of dairy cow
Course syllabus
The course aims to provide theoretical and practical knowledge regarding the following topics:
-Management of the reproductive cycle of the cow (including synchronization protocols) and artificial insemination - 4 hours
-Pregnancy Diagnosis - 4 hours
-Calving management, recognition and dystocia management - 4 hours
-Main peripartum pathologies of the dairy cow - 4 hours
-Management of the reproductive cycle of the cow (including synchronization protocols) and artificial insemination - 4 hours
-Pregnancy Diagnosis - 4 hours
-Calving management, recognition and dystocia management - 4 hours
-Main peripartum pathologies of the dairy cow - 4 hours
Teaching methods
The student will be actively involved in practical activities that will take place partly on live animals (Clinic of Ruminants or private farms) and partly at the Skill Lab, thanks to the use of obstetric-gynecological mannequins.
Teaching Resources
Slide presentations provided during the course
Bovine Reproduction - R.M. Hopper, Wiley Blackwell
Bovine Reproduction - R.M. Hopper, Wiley Blackwell
Clinic for domestic ruminants
VET/08 - VETERINARY CLINICAL MEDICINE - University credits: 1
Practicals: 16 hours
Professor:
Pravettoni Davide
Clinical rotation
VET/03 - VETERINARY PATHOLOGY
VET/05 - INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS
VET/06 - PARASITOLOGY AND ANIMAL PARASITIC DISEASES
VET/08 - VETERINARY CLINICAL MEDICINE
VET/09 - VETERINARY CLINICAL SURGERY
VET/10 - VETERINARY CLINICAL OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
VET/05 - INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS
VET/06 - PARASITOLOGY AND ANIMAL PARASITIC DISEASES
VET/08 - VETERINARY CLINICAL MEDICINE
VET/09 - VETERINARY CLINICAL SURGERY
VET/10 - VETERINARY CLINICAL OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
Practicals: 64 hours
Professors:
Auletta Luigi, Boccardo Antonio, Di Giancamillo Mauro, Ferrari Roberta, Giudice Chiara, Groppetti Debora, Locatelli Chiara, Luvoni Gaia Cecilia Rita, Manfredi Maria Teresa, Martini Valeria, Perego Roberta, Ravasio Giuliano, Spada Eva, Zani Davide Danilo, Zucca Enrica
Epidemiology and prevention of the main infectious diseases of ruminants
VET/05 - INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS - University credits: 1
Practicals: 16 hours
Professor:
Bronzo Valerio
Pathology for ruminants
VET/03 - VETERINARY PATHOLOGY - University credits: 1
Practicals: 16 hours
Professor:
Riccaboni Pietro
Reproductive management of dairy cow
VET/10 - VETERINARY CLINICAL OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY - University credits: 1
Practicals: 16 hours
Professor:
Probo Monica
Professor(s)
Reception:
Every day
Remote on MS Teams platform by prior e-mail appointment
Reception:
from Monday to Friday, on request
Reception:
Wednesday, 11.00-13.00 a.m., by appointment
Clinica dei Ruminanti e del Suino - Via dell'Università, 6 26900 LODI
Reception:
10 a.m. - 11,30 am. Every Wednesday
Ufficio-Settore didattico Palazzina Studi, I piano, Lodi (Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria)
Reception:
E-mail
Pathology ward in Veterinary hospital - Lodi
Reception:
on appointment
Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, via dell'università 6, Lodi