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 Course outline |
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 Syllabus |
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| 11 March - 17 March |
Learning objectives |
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History of veterinary medicine in India |
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Historical developments in harappan period and vedic age |
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Animal ayurveda and developments during epic era |
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Developments in mauryan age and their international relevance |
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Ethno veterinary medicine and food safety in ancient India |
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Elephant medicine, equine medicine and bovine medicine: The ancient Indian expertise |
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Scope of veterinary medicine |
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History of veterinary medicine (as PDF) |
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Additional reading: The Indian and the international veterinary history |
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Common questions |
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 PODCAST |
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| 18 March - 24 March |
Learning objective |
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What does disease means? |
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Concepts of animal diseases |
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Hippocrates and the humoral theory |
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Fracastoro and the contagion theory |
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Pasteur, lister, koch and the germ theory |
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Current concepts of diseases |
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Concept of animal diseases (as PDF) |
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Additional reading - Concept of disease ( as PDF) |
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 Additional reading on concept of animal diseases (Weblink) |
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Common questions |
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PODCAST |
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| 25 March - 31 March |
Learning objective |
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Concepts of diagnosis |
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Concepts of diferential diagnosis |
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Concepts of prognosis |
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Clinical diagnosis |
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Clinical examination - Model record |
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General methods of examination |
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Common questions |
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PODCAST - DIAGNOSIS |
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PODCAST - DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS |
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| 1 April - 7 April |
Learning objectives |
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Hypothermia |
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Examination of hypothermic animal |
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Rewarming techniques |
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Precautions while treating hypothermic animals |
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Hyperthermia |
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Fever |
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Ephemeral fever in animals |
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Pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO) |
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Electrolyte imbalances |
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Specific electrolyte imbalnces |
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Acid-base balance and disorders |
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Common questions |
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PODCAST - PART I |
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PODCAST - PART II |
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| 8 April - 14 April |
Learning objective |
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Septicemia |
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Septicemia in equine neonates |
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Toxemia |
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Principles of antimicrobial therapy |
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Dehydration - Concepts and assessment |
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Dehydration - Correcting fluid imbalnces |
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Neonatal diarrhea |
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Shock |
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Stages of shock |
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Causes and classifications of shock |
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Management of shock |
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Supportive therapy for shock |
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Monitoring of shock |
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Common questions |
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PODCAST - SEPTICEMIA-I |
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PODCAST - SEPTICEMIA-II |
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| 15 April - 21 April |
Learning objectives |
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Vomiting |
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Pathways of vomiting |
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Clinical approach to vomiting |
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Pictures |
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Pathophysiology |
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Diagnosis |
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Treatment I |
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Treatment contd |
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Regurgitation |
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Simple indigestion |
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 Introduction of frick speculum |
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Passage of stomach tube |
Passage of Stomach tube |
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Ruminal parakeratosis |
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Indigestion in calves fed milk replacers |
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PODCAST |
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| 22 April - 28 April |
Learning objectives |
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Ruminal tympany |
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Etiology - Primary bloat |
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Etiology - Secondary bloat |
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Epidemiology |
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Clinical signs - Primary bloat |
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Clinical signs - Secondary bloat |
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Treatment |
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Prevention and control |
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PODCAST |
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| 29 April - 5 May |
Learning objectives |
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Ruminal lactacidosis |
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Clinical signs |
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Diagnosis |
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Treatment |
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Rumen lavage |
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Prevention and control |
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Left side displacement of abomasum |
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Dietary risk factors |
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Animal risk factors |
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Pathogenesis |
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Clinical signs |
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Ping sound |
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Diagnosis |
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Topographical illustration of LDA |
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Treatment |
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Right side displacement of abomasum |
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Pathogenesis |
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Clinical signs |
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Ping sound |
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Clinical pathology |
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Diagnosis |
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Topographical illustration |
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Pings in right abdomen |
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Treatment |
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PODCAST |
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| 6 May - 12 May |
Learning objectives |
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Enteritis |
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Pathogenesis |
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Clinical signs |
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Clinical pathlogy |
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Treatment |
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Megaoesophagus |
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Pathophysiology |
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Clinical signs |
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Radiograph - Megaoesophagus |
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Diagnosis |
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Treatment |
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PODCAST |
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| 13 May - 19 May |
Learning objectives |
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Gastric dilatation and volvulus(GDV) |
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Pathophysiology |
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Clinical signs |
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Diagnosis |
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Treatment |
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Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) |
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Etiology |
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Pathophysiology |
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Signs |
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Diagnosis |
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Treatment |
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Megacolon |
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Etiology |
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Pathophysiology |
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Clinical Signs |
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Diagnosis |
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Treatment |
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Colitis and proctitis |
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Etiology |
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Pathophysiology |
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Clinical Signs |
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Diagnosis |
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Treatment |
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PODCAST |
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| 20 May - 26 May |
Learning objectives |
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Colic in horse |
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Pathogenesis |
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Clinical signs |
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Colic sign in a horse |
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Diagnosis |
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Treatment |
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Nasogastric administration of liquid paraffin |
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PODCAST |
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| 27 May - 2 June |
Learning objectives |
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Traumatic reticulo peritonitis |
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Clinical signs |
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Clinical pathology |
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Diagnosis |
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Treatment and prevention |
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PODCAST |
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| 3 June - 9 June |
Learning objectives |
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Peritonitis |
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Etiology |
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Pathogenesis |
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Clinical signs |
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Diagnosis |
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Treatment |
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Ascites |
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Clinical signs |
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Lcterus |
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Diagnosis |
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Clinical pathology |
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Ascitic fluid evaluation |
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Special investigation |
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Treatment |
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Specific treatment |
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PODCAST |
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| 10 June - 16 June |
Learning objectives |
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Liver enzyme profiling |
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Alanine aminotransferase |
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Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) |
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Gamma - glutamyl transpeptidase |
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Glutamate dehydrogenase |
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Aspartate aminotransferase transaminase |
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PODCAST |
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| 17 June - 23 June |
Learning objectives |
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Pathogenesis |
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Diagnosis |
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Blood glucose estimation |
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Management |
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Diet-feeding schedule |
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Insulin therapy |
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Hypoglycemic agents |
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Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency |
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History and clinical signs |
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Clinical pathology |
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Trypsin-like immunoreactivity |
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Management |
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Hepatic encephalopathy |
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Pathophysiology |
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Clinical signs |
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Diagnosis |
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Treatment |
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PODCAST |
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| 24 June - 30 June |
Learning objectives |
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Principles of respiratory insufficiency |
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Principle manifestations of respiratory insufficiency |
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Examination of the respiratory system - I |
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Examination of respiratory system - II |
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Assessment of respiration |
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How to examine lungs? |
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Examination of the thorax |
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Respiratory sounds on auscultution |
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Diseases of the upper respiratory tract |
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Obstruction of the nasal cavity |
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Epistaxis |
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Tracheal collapse |
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Cough |
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Diseases of respiratory system - I |
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PODCAST - RESPIRATORY SYSTEM-I |
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PODCAST - RESPIRATORY SYSTEM-II |
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| 1 July - 7 July |
Learning objective |
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Diseases of the larynx |
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Dyspnea |
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Exercise induced pulmonary hemorrhage |
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Feline upper respiratory disease complex |
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Gutteral pouch disorders |
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Aspergillosis |
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Atrophic rhinitis |
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Calf diptheria – Necrotic laryngitis |
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Obstructive pulmonary diseases |
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PODCAST |
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| 8 July - 14 July |
Learning objective |
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Bovine respiratory diseases |
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Pnemonia - Causes and pathogensis |
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Pnemonia - Clinical findings |
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Pneumonia - Treatment |
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Equine pneumonia |
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Small animal respiratory diseases |
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Breath sounds in small animals |
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Signs of respiratory diseases in small animals |
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Drug therapy in respiratory diseases |
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Specific respiratory disorders |
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Rhinintis and sinusitis |
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Tonsillar and laryngeal disorders |
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Laryngeal paralysis (Dogs) |
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Tracheal disorders |
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Bronchitis and bronchiectasis |
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Pulmonary oedema |
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Pneumonia and emphysema |
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Pleural Effusion |
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Clinical approach to common respiratory diseases |
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| 15 July - 21 July |
Learning objective |
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Principles of heart failure |
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Understanding the functional response to heart disease |
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Congestive heart failure - Basics |
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Treatment of congestive heart failure - Basics |
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Clinical assessment of cardiovascular system |
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How to examine the thorax? |
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Congestive heart failure - Clinical presentation |
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Congestive heart failure - Diagnosis |
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Congestive heart failure - Treatment strategies |
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Acute heart failure |
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Canine cardiomyopathy |
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Peripheral circulatory failure |
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Pericardial effusion |
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Blood Pressure |
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PODCAST - CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM-I |
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PODCAST - CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM-II |
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| 22 July - 28 July |
Learning objective |
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Cardiac arrhythmias |
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Cardiac arrhythmias in horses |
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Valvular disorders |
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Cardiac drugs - An introduction |
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Effusions - Ascites |
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Endocarditis |
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Congenital heart diseases |
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Patent ductus arteriosus |
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Tetrology of fallot |
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Ventricular septal defect |
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Bovine bacterial endocarditis |
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PODCAST |
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| 29 July - 4 August |
Learning objective |
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Haemopoietic disease in farm animals |
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Haemorrhage in farm animals |
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Abnormalities of the cellular elements of the blood |
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Evaluation of anemia |
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Regenerative anemias |
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Non-regenerative anemias |
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Autoimmune hemolytic anemia |
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Polycythemia |
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Disorders of white blood cells in farm animals |
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Leukocytes in disease |
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Leukopenia |
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Leukemia complex |
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Lymphoproliferative and myeloproliferative disorders |
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PODCAST |
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| 5 August - 11 August |
Learning objective |
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Evaluation of mucosa for changes in circulation and blood |
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Coagulation / Coagulopathy |
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Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) |
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Neonatal isoerythrolysis |
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Platelets |
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Disorders of platelets in farm animals |
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Portosystemic shunts |
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Diseases of blood vessels |
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Vasculitis |
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Omphalophlebitis |
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Pulmonary thromboembolism |
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Immune mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) |
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Diseases of the spleen |
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PODCAST - DISEASES OF BLOOD FORMING ORGANS-I |
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PODCAST - DISEASES OF BLOOD FORMING ORGANS-II |
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| 12 August - 18 August |
Learning objectives |
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Acute renal failure |
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Etiology |
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Risk factors |
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Pathogenesis |
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Clinical signs |
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Clinical pathology |
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Management |
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PODCAST |
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| 19 August - 25 August |
Learning objectives |
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Chronic renal failure |
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Etiology |
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Clinical signs |
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Diagnosis |
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Treatment- Nutritional management |
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Active vitamin D (calcitriol) and phosphate binders |
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Erythropoietin (EPO) |
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PODCAST |
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| 26 August - 1 September |
Learning objectives |
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Urinalysis |
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Mechanism |
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Physical evaluation of urine |
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Chemical evaluation of urine |
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Biochemical tests on urine |
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Glomerulo nephritis |
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Etiology |
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Clinical signs |
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Diagnosis |
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Treatment |
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Prostatitis and prostatic abscess |
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Pathophysiology |
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Clinical signs and diagnosis |
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Treatment |
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PODCAST |
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| 2 September - 8 September |
Learning objectives |
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Canine lymphoma |
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Clinical signs |
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Enlarged lymph nodes |
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Diagnosis |
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Treatment |
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COP protocol |
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Side effects |
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| 9 September - 15 September |
Learning objectives |
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Emergency management of cases |
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Anaphylactic shock |
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Seizures |
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Seizure |
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Antiepileptic drugs |
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PODCAST |
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| 16 September - 22 September |
Learning objectives |
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Chemical examination of samples |
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Toxicological emergencies |
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Nystagmus and head tilt |
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Nervous sign |
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Nystagmus |
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PODCAST |
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| 23 September - 29 September |
Learning objectives |
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Oxygen therapy |
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Oxygen therapy |
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Nasal adminstration of oxygen |
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Intra pharyngeal adminstration of oxygen |
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Oxygen administration through ET tube |
Usage of ET tube for oxygen administration |
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PODCAST |
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| 30 September - 6 October |
Learning objectives |
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Acute abdomen |
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History |
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Physical examination |
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Abdominal evaluation |
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Differential diagnosis |
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Clinical pathology |
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Radiographic examination |
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Ultrasound examination and exploratory laparotomy |
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Treatment |
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PODCAST |
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| 7 October - 13 October |
Learning objectives |
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Bleeding |
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Coagulation cascade |
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Diagnostic approach |
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Physical examination |
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Primary hemostasis: Platelets and vWF |
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Secondary hemostatic tests: Coagulation tests |
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Treatment of bleeding disorders |
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Transfusion therapy |
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Indication for blood component therapy |
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Rate of transfusion |
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Volume of transfusion |
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Immune-meditated thrombocytopenia |
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Von Willebrand disease (vWD) |
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Vitamin K antagonism (rodenticide poisoning) and deficiency |
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Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) |
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PODCAST |
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| 14 October - 20 October |
Learning objectives |
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Blood transfusion |
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Blood typing |
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Crossmatch of blood |
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Collection of blood from a donor |
Collection of blood from a donor |
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Burns |
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I Stage care: From arriving to 36 hours |
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II Stage care: 36 hours after arrive to 5 days |
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III Stage care |
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Septic shock |
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Sepsis |
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Treatment |
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Antibiotics and doses recommended in septic patients |
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PODCAST |
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| 21 October - 27 October |
Learning objectives |
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Feeding tubes |
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Types |
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Orogastric and nasoesophageal feeding tube |
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Pharyngostomy and esophagostomy feeding tubes |
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Gastrostomy feeding tube |
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Enterostomy feeding tube |
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PODCAST |
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| 28 October - 3 November |
Learning objectives |
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Methods of clinical examination |
METHODS OF CLINICAL EXAMINATION |
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Temperature and related illness |
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Pulse and its clinical significance |
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Respiration and its clinical significance |
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Mucous membrane and its clinical significance |
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Percussion |
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Types of percussion |
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Acoustic percussion |
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Pain Seeking percussion |
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Types of sounds heard in the chest and abdomen |
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Percussion field of lungs |
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Percussion field of the omasum |
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Percusion field of liver |
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Acoustic and pain percussion of organs |
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Percussion sounds on the left abdomen |
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Projection field of the reticulum |
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Practical activities / Assessment questions |
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| 4 November - 10 November |
Learning objectives |
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Combined percussion / Palpation and auscultation techniques |
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Acoustic percussion of the heart |
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William's method of auscultation |
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Williams method of auscultation |
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Cardia auscultation |
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Techniques for the diagnosis of left side abomasal displacement |
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Simultaneous auscultation and percussion in right side |
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Simultaneous auscultation and succussion |
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Practical activities / Assessment questions |
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| 11 November - 17 November |
Learning objectives |
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Methods of clinical examination of individual ailing animals including history taking |
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Patient data |
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Anamnesis |
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History taking present history |
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History taking - Past history |
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Health history |
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Nutritional history |
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Reproductive history |
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Management history |
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Examination of environment |
Examination of Environment |
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Practical activities / Assessment questions |
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| 18 November - 24 November |
Learning objectives |
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Introduction |
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General inspection |
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Appearance, behaviour, voice and demeanour |
Appearance, Behaviour, Demeanour and Voice |
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Feeding habits |
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Excretory habits |
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Posture and gait |
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Body and skin |
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Practical activities / Assessment questions |
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| 25 November - 1 December |
Learning objectives |
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Introduction |
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Head |
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Head - Eye |
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Head - Nose and mouth |
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Neck |
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Thorax and respirations |
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Abdomen |
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External genitalia |
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Mammary gland |
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Musculo skeletal system |
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Practical activities / Assessment questions |
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| 2 December - 8 December |
Learning objectives |
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Introduction |
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Head (Eyes, Nostrils, Mouth) |
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Head(Eyes) |
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Head (Nostrils) |
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Head (Mouth) |
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Neck |
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Practical activities / Assessment questions |
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| 9 December - 15 December |
Learning objectives |
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Topography of thorax |
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Thorax |
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Lungs |
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Common questions |
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Practical activities / Assessment questions |
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| 16 December - 22 December |
Learning objectives |
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Auscultation |
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Heart - Auscultation |
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Heart - Percussion |
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Lungs |
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Practical activities / Assessment questions |
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| 23 December - 29 December |
Learning objectives |
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Significance of rumen fluid examination |
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Rumen fluid pump |
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Preparation of the instrument for collection of rumen fluid |
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Important points to be observed before and after the collection of rumen fluid |
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Collection procedure |
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Physico chemical tests |
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Microbial tests |
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Practical activities / Assessment questions |
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| 30 December - 5 January |
Learning objectives |
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Introduction |
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Inspection af abdomen |
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Inspection and palpation of rumen |
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Ausculation of rumen and left abdomen |
Ausculation of rumen and left abdomen |
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Ausculation of reticulam |
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Simultaneous percussion and ausculation |
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Ballotment and simultaneous ausculation |
Ballotment and simultaneous ausculation |
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Special techniques |
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Special technique (Cont..) |
Special Technique (Cont..) |
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Common Questions |
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| 6 January - 12 January |
Learning objectives |
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Inspection |
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Palpation |
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Ballotment and succussion |
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Percussion and simultaneous auscultation |
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Examination of liver |
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Rectal examination |
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Physical tests for anterior abdominal pain |
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Abdominocentesis in cattle |
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Abdominocentesis in dogs |
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Practical activities / Assessment questions |
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| 13 January - 19 January |
Learning objectives |
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Urinary system |
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Reproductive tract |
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Mammary gland |
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Practical activities / Assessment questions |
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Examination of supramammary lymphnode |
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| 20 January - 26 January |
Learning objectives |
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Musculo skeletal system |
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Skin |
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Common questions |
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Practical activities / Assessment questions |
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| 27 January - 2 February |
Learning objectives |
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Clinical laboratory examination |
Clinical Laboratory Examination |
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First day therapy |
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Special diagnostic examination |
Special Diagnostic Examination |
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Confirmatory diagnosis |
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Monitoring and clinical management |
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Prognosis |
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Practical activities / Assessment questions |
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| 3 February - 9 February |
 Abbreviations |
List of Abbreviations used in the course |
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Contributor and Reference book |
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Reading materials |
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What you need to read! |
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Question bank |
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Acknowledgement |
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| 16 March - 22 March |
 Swf code |
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