Outline

Overview

Equine Practice A and B will assist students in developing the knowledge, skills and attitudes relevant to equids required of a 'day-one' graduate in rural mixed practice. These units of study will provide the foundations for equine and mixed practice clinical placements in DVM Year 4. Equine Practice A will build on the content of DVM Years 1 and 2, and VETS6302 Clinical Foundations, and will expose students to a wide range of aspects of equine practice using a case-based pedagogic approach.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	VETS6305
Academic unit	School of Veterinary Science Academic Operations
Credit points	3
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208
Corequisites ?	VETS6302
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Tony Mogg, tony.mogg@sydney.edu.au
Demonstrator(s)	Keith Tribe, keith.tribe@sydney.edu.au
Demonstrator(s)	Greg Hogan, greg.hogan@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Albert Tsang, albert.tsang@sydney.edu.au
	Glenn Shea, glenn.shea@sydney.edu.au
	Tony Mogg, tony.mogg@sydney.edu.au
	Nicolle Emily Wiechula, nicolle.symonds@sydney.edu.au
	Marta Wereszka, marta.wereszka@sydney.edu.au
	Elizabeth Tee, elizabeth.tee@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Supervised exam ?	Final Written Examination** Case-based short answer written examination	60%	Formal exam period	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Practical exam ?	Practical Examination** Clinical anatomy and clinical skills examination	20%	Formal exam period	30 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Participation	Active participation in RLAs 100% participation with Required Learning Activities (RLAs)	0%	Ongoing	Class dependent
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Intra-semester Group Assignment Group scenario-based written assignment	20%	Week 05 Due date: 20 Mar 2022 at 23:59	2000-2500 words
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ?

Assessment summary

**Students must achieve a pass (i.e. 50% or greater mark) in the combined marks from the Final Written Examination and the Practical Examination to pass this unit of study.

Final Written Examination: If a second replacement examination is required, this examination may be delivered via an alternative assessment method, such as a viva voce (oral exam). The alternative assessment will meet the same learning outcomes as the original examination. The format of the alternative assessment will be determined by the unit coordinator.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 02	Equine clinical anatomy lectures 1, 2 & 3	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 03	Equine clinical anatomy lectures 4, 5 & 6	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 04	Equine clinical anatomy practical class 1	Practical (2 hr)
Week 04	Equine clinical anatomy practical class 2	Practical (2 hr)
Week 05	Equine clinical anatomy practical class 3	Practical (2 hr)
	Equine lameness examination lecture	Lecture (1 hr)
	Equine clinical pathology lecture	Lecture (1 hr)
	Horse handling 6, physical examination 3 & cardio-respiratory examination 1 practical classes	Practical (3 hr)
Week 07	Equine lameness tutorial 1	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 08	Equine wound management lectures 1 & 2	Lecture (2 hr)
	Equine cardiovascular disease lectures 1 & 2	Lecture (2 hr)
	Equine lameness examination 1 & equine distal limb nerve blocks 1 practical classes	Practical (3 hr)
	Equine respiratory disease lectures 1 & 2	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 09	Equine respiratory disease lectures 3 & 4	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 10	Equine diagnostic imaging lectures 1 & 2	Lecture (2 hr)
	Equine diagnostic imaging lecture 3	Lecture (1 hr)
	Equine cardiovascular disease tutorial	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Equine diagnostic imaging tutorial	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 11	Equine clinical skills 1 and equine therapeutics 1 practical classes	Practical (3 hr)
Week 11	Equine respiratory disease tutorial	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 12	Equine poor performance lecture	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 12	Equine lameness tutorial 2	Tutorial (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

All VETS6305 practical classes and tutorials are "required learning activities (RLAs)" as defined by the DVM Attendance Provisions 2018 - hence attendance at all practical classes and tutorials is compulsory and failure to attend all of these classes may result in an "Absent Fail" grade for VETS6305. A copy of the DVM Attendance Provisions 2018 is available on the Canvas site for this unit.

Students must achieve a pass (i.e. 50% or greater mark) in the combined marks from the Final Written Examination and the Practical Examination to pass this unit of study.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 3 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 60-75 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

In VETS6305 we will be making use of the following textbook, which is available to read on (or download from) the University library website:

Equine Clinical Medicine, Surgery and Reproduction - Second Edition, Munroe, G (ed), CRC Press, 2019.

Teaching staff will assume that all students have personal access to the textbook and will advise on required readings from the text on the Canvas page for each class.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. apply a detailed knowledge of the clinical anatomy of the horse
LO2. apply effective problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage common medical, reproductive and surgical conditions of horses
LO3. apply the principles of therapeutics as they pertain to equine practice; including the rational use of anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, sedative, anaesthetic and analgesic drugs; and fluid therapy
LO4. develop preventive medicine regimens to protect individuals and herds of horses in common management scenarios
LO5. demonstrate a professional approach to ethical, legal, social and welfare issues relating to equine practice, including biosecurity and euthanasia
LO6. apply a detailed knowledge of, and perform basic clinical skills relevant to equine practice.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Attributes - 2. The normal structure, function and development of animals, their interactions with their environment and the factors which may disturb these European Coordination Committee for Veterinary Training (EECVT) Day One Competencies - 2.3. The structure, function and behaviour of animals and their physiological and welfare needs, including healthy domestic animals, captive wildlife and laboratory-housed animals.
	Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Attributes - 10. To collect, organise and analyse information in relation to specific problems, assessing its validity and reaching probabilistic judgements 11. To perform basic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures 3. The underlying basis of health and disease in a broad range of species 4. Fundamental clinical skills in a broad range of species 5. The principles of epidemiology, of diseases and zoonoses and their impacts on the environment 9. The ability to acquire information from and about clients and perform and record a clinical examination of their animals and to store and retrieve such information American Veterinary Medical Association - 2. comprehensive treatment planning including patient referral when indicated 5. basic medicine skills and case management European Coordination Committee for Veterinary Training (EECVT) Day One Competencies - 1.15. Obtain an accurate and relevant history of the individual animal or animal group, and its/their environment. 1.16. Handle and restrain animal patients safely and with respect of the animal, and instruct others in helping the veterinary surgeon perform these techniques. 1.18. Develop appropriate treatment plans and administer treatment in the interests of the patients and with regard to the resources available.
	Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Attributes - 11. To perform basic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures 20. A recognition that it is not always in the interests of clients to do everything that is technically possible to make a precise diagnosis or attempt to modify the course of a disease American Veterinary Medical Association - 2. comprehensive treatment planning including patient referral when indicated 5. basic medicine skills and case management European Coordination Committee for Veterinary Training (EECVT) Day One Competencies - 1.18. Develop appropriate treatment plans and administer treatment in the interests of the patients and with regard to the resources available. 1.25. Access the appropriate sources of data on licensed medicines. 1.26. Prescribe and dispense medicines correctly and responsibly in accordance with legislation and latest guidance. 1.27. Report suspected adverse reactions.
	Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Attributes - 11. To perform basic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures 3. The underlying basis of health and disease in a broad range of species 5. The principles of epidemiology, of diseases and zoonoses and their impacts on the environment American Veterinary Medical Association - 7. understanding of health promotion, and biosecurity, prevention and control of disease including zoonoses and principles of food safety European Coordination Committee for Veterinary Training (EECVT) Day One Competencies - 1.36. Advise on, and implement, preventative programmes appropriate to the species and in line with accepted animal health, welfare and public health standards. World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) Day One Competencies - 2.5. Disease prevention and control programs
	Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Attributes - 12. To work and communicate effectively and empathetically with colleagues and clients through a range of media with compassion, courtesy, respect, honesty and without discrimination 13. An ability to perform effectively in a workplace including an understanding of organisational systems, human and physical resource management, performance indicators, occupational health and safety, knowledge management and quality control 15. An appreciation of the complexity of ethical issues, the diversity of stakeholder perspectives and the range of cultural values 16. A desire to promote animal welfare 17. An awareness of the need to communicate with clients and to involve them fully in planning and management 18. An ability to recognise when a clinical problem exceeds their capacity to deal with it safely and efficiently and of the need to refer the case for help from others when this occurs 21. Recognition of the critical role of veterinarians in biosecurity and in the management of veterinary issues that have national and international implications 8. The veterinary legislative environment American Veterinary Medical Association - 8. ethical and professional conduct; communication skills including those that demonstrate an understanding and sensitivity to how clients’ diversity and individual circumstance can impact health care European Coordination Committee for Veterinary Training (EECVT) Day One Competencies - 1.12. Demonstrate that they recognise personal and professional limits, and know how to seek professional advice, assistance and support when necessary. 1.32. Recognise when euthanasia is appropriate and perform it with respect of the animal, using an appropriate method, whilst showing sensitivity to the feelings of owners and others, with due regard to the safety of those present; advise on disposal of the carcase. 2.10. Veterinary public health issues, including epidemiology, transboundary epizootic diseases, zoonotic and food-borne diseases, emerging and re-emerging diseases, food hygiene and technology. World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) Day One Competencies - 2.8. Animal welfare 2.9. Veterinary legislation and ethics
	Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Attributes - 11. To perform basic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures American Veterinary Medical Association - 3. anesthesia and pain management, patient welfare 4. basic surgery skills and case management 5. basic medicine skills and case management European Coordination Committee for Veterinary Training (EECVT) Day One Competencies - 1.15. Obtain an accurate and relevant history of the individual animal or animal group, and its/their environment. 1.16. Handle and restrain animal patients safely and with respect of the animal, and instruct others in helping the veterinary surgeon perform these techniques. 1.17. Perform a complete clinical examination and demonstrate ability in clinical decision-making. 1.18. Develop appropriate treatment plans and administer treatment in the interests of the patients and with regard to the resources available.

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

No changes have been made since this unit was last offered.

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Q-fever vaccination and completion of the Canvas module “Zoonosis Awareness” is compulsory.

We are governed by the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 and Codes of Practice. Penalties for non-compliance have increased. Everyone has a responsibility for health and safety at work. The University’s Work Health and Safety policy explains the responsibilities and expectations of workers and others, and the procedures for managing WHS risks associated with University activities.

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Late submission

Academic integrity

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Learning support

Simple extensions

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Using AI responsibly

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Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

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VETS6305: Equine Practice A

Semester 1, 2023 [Normal day] - Camden, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect