Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Graduate Courses
VLAC 801.3 — 1/2(1L-1S)&1&2&3(2P)
Principles of Embryo Transfer
Covers background information on embryo transfer with special
emphasis on bovine embryo transfer. Specialized techniques e.g. embryo
freezing, sexing, and splitting will be reviewed and in some cases form
parts of laboratory exercises. Laboratory exercises will be conducted
primarily on cattle. These will include superovulation, artificial
insemination, embryo collection and transfer, and embryo handling
techniques. Designed to provide the student with sufficient knowledge
and laboratory experience to conduct the entire procedure in one
species.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
VLAC 802.3 — 1/2(40P, 2 weeks)Special Field Experiences
Total immersion in the area of study pertinent to the graduate
student. A complete report is required and should come from a daily log
of activities and be organized from a protocol set up by the student's
advisory committee prior to going out on this experience.
Note: Requires 40 hours of practicum over a period of 2 or 4 weeks.
VLAC 803.6 — 1/2(8P, 4 weeks)Special Field Experiences
Total immersion in the area of study pertinent to the graduate
student. A complete report is required and should come from a daily log
of activities and be organized from a protocol set up by the student's
advisory committee prior to going out on this experience.
VLAC 840.3 — 2(1L-2S)Zoonoses and Food Safety
Will focus on the characterization and distribution of diseases
common to animals and man. A selection of important zoonoses and food
safety issues will be specifically covered with an emphasis on the
principles of zoonotic disease transmission and control, risk factors
to humans, and surveillance methods.
VLAC 851.6 — 1&2(2.5S)Advanced Equine Surgery I
The anatomy, pathophysiology and surgery of the equine species will
be studied with respect to the basic principles of wound healing,
tissue response to trauma and the related physiologic responses.
Regular seminars based on current literature reviews of selected topics
will be required of candidates. Weekly case-based discussions will be
used to bridge from the classroom to the clinical patient. Advanced
equine surgery I will focus on general surgery in the horse.
VLAC 852.6 — 1&2(2.5S)Advanced Equine Surgery II
The anatomy, pathophysiology and surgery of the equine species will
be studied with respect to the basic principles of wound healing,
tissue response to trauma and the related physiologic responses.
Regular seminars based on current literature reviews of selected topics
will be required of candidates. Weekly case-based discussions will be
used to bridge from the classroom to the clinical patient. Advanced
Equine Surgery II will focus on orthopedic conditions of the horse.
VLAC 853.6 — 1&2(2.5S)Advanced Equine Surgery III
The anatomy, pathophysiology and surgery of the equine species will
be studied with respect to the basic principles of wound healing,
tissue response to trauma and the related physiologic responses.
Regular seminars based on current literature reviews of selected topics
will be required of candidates. Weekly case-based discussions will be
used to bridge from the classroom to the clinical patient. Advanced
equine surgery III will focus on orthopedic conditions of the horse.
VLAC 860.3 — 1/2(L-P)Advanced Equine Reproduction
Consists of lectures, laboratories and seminars on equine
reproduction. Candidates will attend lectures and present seminars on
selected topics covering reproductive biology of the brood mare and
stallion, reproductive diseases and management of brood mare farms.
Laboratories include demonstrations of assisted reproductive procedures
and practical techniques.
Prerequisite(s): VLAC 460 or equivalent and permission of the instructor.
VLAC 861.3 — 1/2(R-P)Advanced Bovine Reproduction
Clinical aspects of male and female breeding soundness evaluation. Laboratory exercises in embryo transfer, and semenology.
Prerequisite(s): VLAC 460 or equivalent and permission of the instructor.
VLAC 871.3 — 2(3L-3P)
Exotic Animal Medicine
Provides graduate training in several aspects of veterinary
management of exotic animals including reproduction and game farming.
Practical training is included, and is a major component of the course.
Emphasis will be placed on capture, restraint, examination and
treatment of wild animals commonly found in zoos and wildlife parks.
Preventive medicine programs will be discussed for the major specie
groups. Laboratories will consist of demonstrations and field trips.
Prerequisite(s): DVM degree or equivalent.
VLAC 872.6 — 1&2(1S-1R)Advanced Bovine Medicine
The clinical aspects of diseases of cattle in Canada. Reading and
Study assignments of cattle diseases on a systems basis. Candidates
required to critically discuss current literature on the subject and
offer weekly seminars with emphasis given to clinical case
presentations.
VLAC 874.6 — 1&2(1L-1S)Advanced Equine Medicine
Lectures and seminars on equine medicine. Each candidate will
prepare and present a critical review of the current literature on
selected medical diseases of the horse. The emphasis will be on the
common medical diseases of horses in North America plus those exotic
diseases which pose a threat to the horse industry. Weekly seminars
will be given by the candidates with emphasis on clinical case
presentations.
VLAC 878.3 — 1/2(2L-1S-2P)Spermatology
An advanced course in normal and abnormal spermatogenesis and
spermatology with emphasis on the bovine species. It includes prenatal
and postnatal development of the testis, pubertal changes, detailed
study of the cycle of the seminiferous epithelium, semen collection,
evaluation and cryopreservation.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
VLAC 881.3 — 1/2(2L-1P)Clinical Trial Design and Analysis
A course for veterinary graduate students who need an understanding
of clinical trial design, statistics and clinical epidemiology in order
to carry out their research and to evaluate themselves as clinicians.
The course will cover areas of clinical trial design, applied medical
statistics, diagnostic test evaluation and writing research grants.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
VLAC 883.6 — 1&2(20C)Advanced Clinical Practice
Enhances student clinical education and experience under guidance
of supervisor or semior clinician. Emphasizes clinical practice in
student's field of specialization. Procedures in diagnostics,
therapeutics and disease control are stressed. Involves student
contribution to the veterinary teaching hospital routine practice and
emergency work during normal hours and on the out-of-hours duty roster.
VLAC 898.3 — 1&2(3R)Special Topics
To be defined and described each time it is offered. A thorough
study of a special topic pertinent to the specific goals of the
candidate and their program.
VLAC 899.6 — 1&2(6R)Special Topics
To be defined and described each time it is offered. A thorough
study of a special topic pertinent to the specific goals of the
candidate and their program.
VLAC 980.0Clinical Practice
Serves to maintain full-time student status in the MVetSc program.
VLAC 990Seminar
Discussion on research plans, protocols, and results by graduate
students and faculty. Graduate students are required to attend and
participate. Faculty and visiting scientists may also contribute to the
course.
VLAC 992.0Project
Students enrolled in the non-thesis Master's degree (MVetSc) must register in this course when they begin their project.
VLAC 994Research
Students writing a Master's thesis must register for this course.
VLAC 996Research
Students writing a PhD thesis must register for this course.
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